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Dickman has since earned a master’s in nurse leadership, and in August, she completed a DNP from the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Nursing. The doctoral program integrates leadership with clinical practice. For her clinical scholarship project, Dickman helped implement a telehealth program for Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System. […]

Telehealth traumatic brain injury project prepares DNP graduate for stroke ...

LaQuisha McCann received the Finish Your Degree Scholarship in her final semester to help her graduate and is now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. Read More…

Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the ...

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

First graduating class of BSN to DNP students making positive ...

Becky Boedeker, a lactation specialist at the hospital and a recent DNP graduate from the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ College of Nursing, recounted neonatal abstinence syndrome numbers and said St. Louis reflects national trends. For her DNP thesis, Boedeker created a new consult to educate mothers about non-pharmacological interventions for opioid-addicted newborns. […]

DNP graduate implementing effective prenatal consult for opioid-addicted women

Five faculty members and three staffers were singled out for recognition with the 2018 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Theda Renee Oliver, support assistant for the College of Nursing, received the 2018 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence in the office/administrative category. Read More…

Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to ...

The University of Missouri System aims to train a new generation of academic leaders through the Manuel T. Pacheco Leadership Development Program. Natalie Murphy, associate teaching professor and interim associate dean of the College of Nursing, was chosen to take part in this year’s program. Read More…

Seven faculty members chosen for the Manuel Pacheco Leadership Development ...

Thank you to our faculty and staff who joined us as we planted flowers around the College of Nursing building and parking garage!

College of Nursing faculty and staff join together in beautification ...

Nursing alumna Brandi Fields had already accepted a position elsewhere last spring when she got the call to pack her bags: she had been admitted into the MedStar Georgetown Nurse Residency Program in oncology. Read more…

Nursing alumna finding success in competitive residency in Washington, DC

“It’s an effective way to connect with students of all learning styles,” Lisa Merritt said. “Most students learn best by doing, not just by being fed information. By using technology, we can create mobile, interactive apps that utilize active learning strategies.” Read More…

UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating ...

The University of Missouri–St. Louis’ College of Nursing has long provided the region with well-trained, compassionate nurses, which is why it comes as no surprise that St. Louis Magazine named seven alumnae finalists for its 2018 Excellence in Nursing Awards. Two of the seven, Christi Abeln and Christine Mathews, won in the categories of orthopedics and intensive care, […]

Two UMSL alumnae win Excellence in Nursing Awards