Jessica Barton, Kristen Cotter, and Sheila Rather are all three currently enrolled in Missouri State’s MSN – Nurse Educator program and that’s not all they have in common. They are all also current faculty in the nursing program at Missouri State – West Plains. Where it all began Jessica, Sheila, and Kristen all had the passion for nursing in their early years. Jessica … [Read more...] about Three Missouri State-West Plains Faculty continue education in Missouri State-Springfield’s MSN-Nurse Educator Program
My Icadosh named me Lala, or older brother in Dari. After reviewing Wikipedia, Lala actually refers to an experienced statesman assigned as a tutor to young princes during the Ottoman era. He is my friend and a necessity for my job here at Doña Ana. I think the name is fitting. My job has many tasks: the most important is to help our guests with their new lives in America. … [Read more...] about Life at Doña Ana
Nursing Faculty and Nursing Students at Missouri State University will soon be honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty and The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The awards are part of The DAISY Foundation's mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they … [Read more...] about Extraordinary nursing faculty and nursing students to be recognized with the DAISY award ®
The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the need for nurses in hospitals across the country. To help the shortage locally, Missouri State University’s School of Nursing is piloting a Mercy Hospital Springfield program called “Earn as You Learn.” “The nursing shortage is currently great,” said Monika Feeney, interim director of the School of Nursing. “The program allows students … [Read more...] about School of Nursing partners with Mercy for “Earn as You Learn” program
Student Nursing Organization Madelyn Cooper, a senior in the BSN program, spent the last year as president of Missouri State’s Student Nursing Organization. This leadership role proved to be invaluable for Cooper as she got to see how the program runs behind the scenes. Things looked a little different during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the SNO board and faculty advisors … [Read more...] about Madelyn Cooper is headed to the NICU after graduation.