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Students are missing more school, and school nurses may be well-positioned to help


An MUSSON study led by Knoo Lee, PhD, RN, examines the role school nurses play in identifying students at risk for chronic absenteeism.

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2023 Fall Dean’s List


Congratulations students on a job well done!

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Graduate Spotlight: Nevaeh Shaw


Mizzou Nursing student inspired by late mother’s dreams and father’s strength, 30 friends and family to attend commencement

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Graduate Spotlight: Kody Edwards


From patient to nurse, student Kody Edwards finds full circle moment as he enters his career as a Mizzou Made Nurse

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2023 Fall Commencement


Join us on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. for our commencement celebration.

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First-Generation Week: Jayde Sharp


From a small-town high school where she worked extra hard to get ahead, to carrying the prestige of five degrees as a first-generation student – one word best describes Jayde Sharp, Unstoppable.

Mena Castro First Generation Week, “My advice to other first-generation students is that you have to embrace your journey and trust yourself because you’re here for a reason.”

First-Generation Week: Mena Castro


Immigrant parents inspire and motivate first-generation daughter to overcome challenges

Photo of a pregnant mother with hands in shape of a heart.

Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms impacts the health care received by their babies


Findings from University of Missouri study can help emphasize messages of compassion and support toward opioid-dependent mothers.

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ellen Chiocca


Dr. Chiocca has devoted 41 years to being a nursing crusader.

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Improving health care one simulation at a time


For nursing students, transitioning from studying textbooks to caring for real patients can be a daunting task. A dedicated simulation space in the new School of Nursing building is helping Tigers build their skills and confidence under the safe and supportive care of experts.