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Dean Lori Popejoy selected fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)


GSA is the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the field of aging and selects fellows for their outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.

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Faculty group Connection empowers professor through academic shift 


School of Nursing Assistant Professor, Alisha Johnson finds support and encouragement in career switch to research from faculty group Connection.

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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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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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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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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.

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Study aims to improve hospital discharge process


Findings from the MU Sinclair School of Nursing can help reduce hospital readmissions after patients are discharged from hospital.