Sarah Muegge, BSN’75, MS(N) ’08
Sarah Muegge, BSN ’75, MS(N) ’08, is a proud alumna of the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing. She has shaped the profession through clinical excellence, staff development and quality improvement initiatives.
Muegge’s career began at the University of Missouri. She worked for three years in Springfield, Illinois, before returning to her hometown of Springfield, Missouri, where she joined CoxHealth in the recently formed Educational Services Department. She enjoyed the role in staff development and remained at CoxHealth for 37 years. As an educator, her leadership supported successful efforts for Rehabilitation and Ambulatory Health Care accreditation. In her mid-50’s, she enrolled in the Mizzou MS(N) program. The Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) class changed her approach to nursing care. This exposure to EBP helped her develop innovative programs that enhanced staff performance to improve patient care. Colleagues consistently describe her as proactive, solutions-driven and inspiring. Community organizations also benefited from her volunteer leadership.
Following her initial retirement, Muegge returned to service during COVID-19 for two years as a contact tracer and vaccinator at Missouri State University, reflecting her enduring commitment to public health and community well-being.
Muegge has shared her expertise through state and local presentations, published articles on ambulatory care and immunization safety and mentored students and professional nurses in evidence-based practice. She and her husband, Dave, are dedicated supporters of the Sinclair School of Nursing and were pleased to underwrite the Muegge Conference Room. Through her leadership and service, Muegge has made a lasting impact on nursing in Missouri and beyond.