Thanks to a $377,000 grant from the state’s Nursing Education Incentive Program, Missouri State University can expand its nursing program. Dr. Kathryn Patterson, director of MSU’s School of Nursing, spearheaded the effort to secure the grant. “This award is an honor and I’m ecstatic we were selected for this,” said Patterson. “The goal is to increase the number of … [Read more...] about MSU School of Nursing awarded large grant
Even before COVID-19 struck the region, health care systems were in crisis. Hospitals and clinics cited needs for more nurses and staff. And the Missouri State University nursing program was at capacity semester after semester. Thanks to contributions from the McQueary family and others along with nearly $3 million from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative, MSU and Ozarks … [Read more...] about McQueary Health Sciences Hall addition expands nursing program
The MSU Care clinic has provided 12,179 completed appointments to homeless patients and patients who are unable to afford health insurance since its opening three years ago. Graduate student Molly Vahldick has spent half of her clinical hours at MSU Care as part of the nurse practitioner program and has seen its successes first-hand. “Everyone deserves equal … [Read more...] about Campus clinic provides health needs of medically underserved
Grad School Hub recognized Missouri State University’s online doctor of nursing practice (DNP) as third-best in the United States. Missouri State stood out because of a previous ranking with U.S. News as number 106 among best universities in the Midwest. MSU’s low tuition also encouraged the ranking. How the ranking is determined Grad School Hub looked at accreditation, … [Read more...] about Online doctor of nursing practice receives top three ranking
For nurses, the registered nurse first assist (RNFA) credential opens doors. Starting this November, Missouri State University will offer the registered nurse first assist (RNFA) graduate certificate. The RNFA program features advanced training and skills for registered nurses or advanced-practice registered nurses, preparing them to assist in surgery. The one-year … [Read more...] about Missouri State offers new RNFA certificate