US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings

Mar 29, 2022

Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.

Celebrating Black History Month with stories of UMSL student, alumni excellence

Jan 31, 2022

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.

Ayomide Aruwajoye wins inaugural $10,000 Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship

Jul 9, 2021

Writing about her dream to open a nursing school in Nigeria, her father’s home country, helped Aruwajoye clinch the scholarship.

Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri

Jul 1, 2021

College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.

Why investing in nursing education means a healthier and more prosperous St. Louis

Jun 17, 2021

A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.

UMSL listed 15th nationally in ‘Best Online BSN to DNP Rankings’

Feb 26, 2021

The rankings site recognized the UMSL program’s wide range of specialty offerings as well as the flexible pathways to the degree.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Research from nursing student Danielle Njeri helps DOORWAYS land $1.4 million grant

Nov 20, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Njeri helped the nonprofit confirm the extent of residents’ mental health needs through a quantitative study.

UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation

Nov 13, 2020

The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.

DNP clinical scholarship project helps Lila Kertz evaluate Severe Asthma Clinic for Kids

Aug 24, 2020

Kertz started the clinic in January 2014 after realizing that the most severe asthma cases required extra attention and services.

Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more

May 27, 2020

Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.

UMSL DNP preps Sally Breen for coronavirus care on the edge of Navajo Nation

May 11, 2020

A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.

UMSL DNP named top 25 program by Learn.org

May 6, 2020

UMSL boasts one of two rated programs in Missouri, and the new ranking comes on the heels of a jump of 20 places in U.S. News & World Report’s DNP ranking.

DNP alumna Devon Schatz-Schlottach works to eliminate barriers to health care in rural Missouri

Apr 28, 2020

Devon Schatz-Schlottach researched telehealth while pursuing her degree and uses those skills as a nurse practitioner in Sullivan, Missouri, especially during COVID-19.

Judy Wilson-Griffin transformed lives of infants and mothers through evidence-based care

Mar 30, 2020

The perinatal clinical nurse specialist’s devotion to her field has ensured her legacy will endure long after her passing due to COVID-19.

DNP program jumps 20 spots in US News & World Report ranking

Mar 20, 2020

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.

Inspiration from College of Nursing administrators guides Kelly Lucash

Feb 13, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.

Roxanne ‘Annie’ Vandermause named interim dean of College of Nursing

Feb 6, 2020

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.

Nursing School Hub names women’s health nurse practitioner program top 25

Feb 5, 2020

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 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs

Feb 1, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Alumna helps decrease opioid over-prescription with DNP project

Aug 27, 2019

Monica Kistler developed opioid prescription guidelines for outpatient gynecological surgery and got statistically significant results.

Snapshot: Nursing graduates honored as they step into their careers

Aug 12, 2019

The graduation awards and pinning ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the College of Nursing graduates and welcomed them into the profession.

Founding College of Nursing Dean Shirley Martin dines with student honorees carrying on her legacy

Jun 24, 2019

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.

Back to the Basics: Guatemala trip challenges nursing students to learn new diagnostic techniques, empowers future practice

May 15, 2019

The College of Nursing students and faculty members visited indigenous communities where they set up primary care and women’s health clinics.

US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100

Mar 12, 2019

The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.

DNP project empowers ‘psych whisperer’ Anne Thatcher’s large-scale care ambitions

Mar 7, 2019

Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.

Student nurses call for expanded practice on APRN Advocacy in Action day

Mar 1, 2019

The nursing students hope to eliminate “leash laws,” which limit the physical area in which nurse practitioners can provide care.

Doctoral research enhances NICU operations at area hospital

Dec 20, 2018

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.

Telehealth traumatic brain injury project prepares DNP graduate for stroke care leadership

Oct 19, 2018

Alumna Jessica Dickman helped the VA’s traumatic brain injury clinic roll out the video telemedicine system during her doctoral work. It has been widely adopted by the VA St. Louis.

First graduating class of BSN to DNP students making positive impact on underserved populations

Oct 1, 2018

The College of Nursing’s new BSN to DNP program prepares students to conduct translational clinical research that improves lives in real time.

UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating course content

Jul 23, 2018

Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Merritt used her experience at the AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp to explore new ways to enhance students’ learning through technology.

Nursing student Trenton Conway enters DNP program with a desire to help others

May 23, 2018

Mission trips to Haiti and UMSL coursework have honed the recent BSN graduate’s nursing skills.

Nursing student Emma Spencer fights to better Missouri health care

May 21, 2018

Spencer, who holds a BSN from UMSL, is now pursuing a DNP and aims to navigate the connections between nursing and politics to create change.

Record 10 UMSL graduate programs ranked among best by US News

Mar 16, 2016

Rankings were released this week in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Guide Book.

$2 million grant brings College of Nursing to rural, underserved communities

Jul 26, 2015

The DNP program will use the money to establish more community partnerships and fund new teaching technology.

Children’s oncology nurse advances career through online BSN program

Mar 18, 2015

Jori Derner (left), a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, graduated from the RN to BSN online program in 2013.

First Doctor of Nursing Practice degree awarded by UMSL

Aug 10, 2011

Marie Mueller initially had no interest in pursuing a doctorate in nursing. But when the College of Nursing at the...

UMSL to hold summer commencement Aug. 6

Aug 2, 2011

Marie Mueller will carry two distinctions during a commencement ceremony at the University of Missouri–St. Louis...