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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.

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Formalized education on breast cancer survivorship can help nurses provide more streamlined care, SSON study finds


Findings can help create standardized, formalized education for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses earlier in their careers.

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SSON home to first Lifecast Manikin at Mizzou


Hyper-realistic geriatric manikin takes training for Mizzou nurses to a new level

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Mizzou Nursing in South Korea: Nurturing Global Perspectives in Health Care


SSON gerontology students embrace cross-cultural learning, discover similarities and differences in nursing care

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Mizzou Nursing On the Move: Thailand, Denmark, United Kingdom, Seattle


SSON faculty present research on a global scale, connect with alumni abroad

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Immigrant nurses in long-term care facilities often have more “human capital” compared to American-born nurses, SSON researcher finds


Findings can help create a more diverse, equitable workforce in nursing homes, which improves patient health outcomes.