• DMS - Doctor of Medical Science, Clinical Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, 2019
• MS, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2006
• BS, Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Dakota, 2003
• Accepted to PA Program prior to completion of core courses for degree, Exercise Science, Wayne State College, 2001

• Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate, Iowa Board of Pharmacy
• BLS for Provider, AHA
• Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider, National CPR Foundation
• Mandatory Reporter Child and Adult Abuse, Iowa Department of Human Services
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS), American College of Surgeons
• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners certified, NRCME
• State of Nebraska DHHS - State PA License, State of Nebraska DHHS
• State of South Dakota PA License, SDBOME
• NCCPA Special Recognition for Surgery, NCCPA
• State of Iowa PA License, Iowa State Board of Medical Licensure
• NCCPA Board Certified, NCCPA
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, US DOJ DEA Diversion Control Division

• Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD), Provider’s Clinical Support System – Universities. Department of Health and Human services (SAMHSA), (2022 - 2025)
• Teaching Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Clinical Skills and Competencies To Physician Assistant Clinical Students, Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee (HAMIC)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Hulse, Betty, Schweinle, William, Kassin, Katie, and TRIMBLE, NANCY D.. "Physician Assistant (PA) training, collaboration, and practice act legislation: perspectives from practicing PAs", 25-33. Vol. 36, Iss. 1 Journal of Physician Assistant Education (JPAE), 2025. (DOI: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000628)

• AAPA Distinguished Fellow, AAPA, 2017
• Golden Key International Honor Society , University of South Dakota , 2002
• Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Wayne State College, 2000
• Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Honor Society , Wayne State College, 1999
• Wayne State College Honors Program , Wayne State College, 1999

• Pinillos, Kenneth, and Trimble, Nancy, Impact of T2DM and SDOH of Latino population within the U.S.. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, Denver CO. (May 2025)
• McFadden, Raeann, and Trimble, Nancy, Systemic Lupus Erythematous Pregnancy Planning and Disease Management During Pregnancy: A Case Report. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, Denver CO. (May 2025)
• Trimble, Nancy D., Physician Assistant (PA) Education, Training, Collaboration, and Practice Act Legislation: Perspectives from the Practicing PA. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, Houston, TX. (May 2024)
• Duprey, Emma, and Trimble, Nancy D., Traumatic Brain Injury and Mood Disorders. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, Houston, TX. (May 2024)
• Trimble, Nancy D., Does Remote and/or Virtual Learning prepare First-Year PA Students for Clinical Rotations as Effectively as In-Person Learning?. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, Nashville TN. (May 2023)
• Eggum, Michael, Kassin, Katie, Trimble, Nancy, and Schweinle, William, Physician Assistant Professional Issues: Optimal Team Practice in South Dakota. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, Nashville, TN. (May 2023)
• Trimble, Nancy D., “What is a PA” . Presented at the Health Science Program at University Center in Sioux Falls (November 2017)
• Trimble, Nancy D., Nilson, Wade, and Papka, Louise , Physician Assistant Training in Native American Primary Care. Presented at the AAPA National Conference, San Antonio, Tx. (January 2008)
• Trimble, Nancy D., Wade, Nilson, and Papka, Louise, Physician Assistant Training in Native American Primary Care. Presented at the PAEA Conference, Tucson, AZ. (January 2007)
• Trimble, Nancy D., “Becoming A Physician Assistant” . Presented at the Health Happening Science Fair (January 2006)
• Trimble, Nancy D., “What is a PA?”. Presented at the USD Freshmen Experience (January 2005)
• Trimble, Nancy D., Issues in Contemporary Medicine/Health Care in South Dakota: “Role of the Physician Assistant and Health Care in South Dakota” . Presented at the Alumni Student Scholars Program – Honors Class (October 2004)