Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
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Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
Dean Shu Schiller speaks with attorney Eric Kendall Banks, a 1990 UMSL Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, during a reception last Wednesday night at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Students from UMSL’s College of Optometry and College of Nursing participated in a simulation designed to expose them to the complexities of poverty.
Students from UMSL’s College of Optometry and College of Nursing participated in a simulation designed to expose them to the complexities of poverty.
Students from UMSL’s College of Optometry and College of Nursing participated in a simulation designed to expose them to the complexities of poverty.
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
In its 2021 Best Graduate School rankings, U.S. News & World Report rated the DNP program No. 78 on the “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice” rankings.
Host Sarah Fenske and her colleagues recorded an episode last week in front of members of the Pierre Laclede Society.
UMSL staff members Theda Oliver and Alexandria Bratcher show their Triton spirit by hanging homecoming decorations in the College of Nursing.
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.
The Kansas City native previously served as Associated Black Collegians events coordinator as a sophomore and was the vice president of the Minority Student Nurses Association.
The Donald L. Ross Endowed Chair for Advancing Nursing Practice comes to the position after five years of progressive responsibility in the College of Nursing.
The women’s health nurse practitioner program is the latest College of Nursing degree to receive accolades from an external ranking entity.
Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
UMSL Daily talks with the DNP program director about laws that restrict APRNs’ ability to care for patients in rural Missouri.
These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.
Being president of the Student Nurses Association and treasurer of Minority Student Nurses Association made the nursing student’s final semester her best.
BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.
The Staff Association’s mission is to foster unity between all employees and to give them a venue to consider important workplace issues and voice concerns to UMSL administration.
A new campaign from University Marketing and Communications uses six pride points to build awareness of UMSL in the St. Louis area.
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and Interim Chancellor and Provost Kristin Sobolik launched the effort to help empower faculty.
Clare Vogt signed her mother up for the UMSL College of Nursing preview day. Now they’re working on their BSN degrees simultaneously.
Senior biology major Awa Konte was among seven students featured reading from thank you letters to donors about how scholarships have aided them on their journey to degrees.
Stephanie Chidester is investigating the molecular underpinnings of diabetes through a doctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Monica Kistler developed opioid prescription guidelines for outpatient gynecological surgery and got statistically significant results.
UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.
The graduation awards and pinning ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the College of Nursing graduates and welcomed them into the profession.
The NBNA recognized Crystal Bailey for her prolific community outreach with the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis.
Kathy Carr and Lauren Redditt are among those gaining valuable experience this summer through 10-week intensive program while working at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship recipients Donyell Nelson and Tatis Shelton and Distinguished Nurse Award winner Breaunna Perry had a chance to meet Martin at a lunch last week.
Top RN to BSN ranked the UMSL College of Nursing program No. 6 on its list of the “15 Best Online RN to BSN Nursing Schools in Missouri 2019.”
St. Louis Magazine selected College of Nursing alumnae Mary Epperson, Margaret Bultas and Pamela Piel for its 2019 awards.
The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.
New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.
During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.
The College of Nursing students and faculty members visited indigenous communities where they set up primary care and women’s health clinics.
Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.
Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.
Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.
The death of his beloved aunt propelled the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award recipient into health care with a mission of change.
Resources such as the Online Mentor Program and supportive instructors helped the two RN to BSN students succeed at school after a collective 40 years in the field.
Campus Compact selected College of Nursing and Pierre Laclede Honors College student Danielle Friz as one of its 2019 fellows.
Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.
The nursing students hope to eliminate “leash laws,” which limit the physical area in which nurse practitioners can provide care.
The royalty winners were announced Saturday during the Dinner and Dance at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
The College of Nursing student was the first player in the volleyball program’s history to be named an Academic All-American.
NursingSchoolHub joins U.S. News & World Report, Value Colleges and Top RN to BSN in recognizing the program’s strength.
Aches, chills and fever, oh my! The assistant teaching professor of nursing talks influenza in the latest installment of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.
Janssen Blackmon envisions an environment that broadly supports members’ health, scholastic and professional selves.
Empowered by her nurse training, Lesley Colonia entered her neighbors’ smoke-filled unit and put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher.
Five CASE District VI awards highlight a strong year sharing the successes of the university community.
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Julie Nickles examined the impact of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’s switch to the single-patient-room model.
The students craft fun anti-bullying, anti-drug and health and wellness lessons and games to teach students in first through sixth grades.