From Student to Faculty: Michelle Osborn, LPN/CNA Coordinator

Academic Program and Graduation Year: Licensed Practical Nursing, 2009

Additional Education: Bachelor in Science in Nursing from Presentation College and a Master of Nursing Education from Aspen University

Industry Experience: Michelle started her career as an LPN at a family practice clinic at Interlakes Clinic in Madison, S.D., then as a pediatric clinic at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. After earning her BSN, Michelle moved to Acute Care at Sanford Health and started teaching at STC as an adjunct instructor in 2015. In 2018, she became a full-time instructor and earned her master’s degree in nursing education in 2021.

What made you want to come back to teach at STC? “While working at Sanford, I became a preceptor for practicum nursing students and found my passion for education. I enjoy working with future nurses and being there for the moments when they connect theory with practice.”

What perspective do you bring to the students you teach? “I believe we are lifelong learners, and I bring experience and perspective from years in industry and teaching adult learners. There is always room for growth and development. I strive to create a safe learning environment where students are comfortable to engage in hands-on learning and ask questions.”

Goal!  Michelle is the intramural soccer advisor at STC and plays in an adult league year-round.