Jan. 3, 2025
Mizzou researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia
A new National Institutes of Health-funded study finds nursing home residents with dementia are more likely to be involved in avoidable hospitalizations.
Dec. 19, 2024
A Legacy of Care: Michele Herndon’s Journey of Resilience and Advocacy
Michele Herndon graduated in December with her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the Sinclair School of Nursing. Long before she walked across the stage at Jesse Auditorium, she dedicated her life to transforming health care systems and improving patient outcomes. Michele’s story is one of resilience, innovation and honoring her son Mitchell’s legacy.
Dec. 13, 2024
Leaving a legacy of happiness
Mizzou nursing graduate Christian Birtell is showing that a positive attitude can be contagious at the Show Me State’s flagship university, and his newly created “Show Me Happy” student organization will live on as he starts his nursing career at MU Health Care.
Dec. 13, 2024
December 2024 Commencement
Join us in person our online as we celebrate our December 2024 graduates.
Dec. 13, 2024
Brian Mokua: A Journey of Service, Smiles and Dedication
A student called to critical care with a passion to serve.
Oct. 15, 2024
Hot off the press!
Our 2024 Mizzou Nursing Magazine is printed and available online!
Oct. 14, 2024
Nightingale Spotlight: Deidre Wipke-Tevis, BSN ’85
Lifting up others through education, mentorship and philanthropy.
Aug. 27, 2024
SSON researchers explore solutions to help reduce nurse burnout
Study finds giving nurses massages during their shifts may improve physical health and mental well-being.
June 28, 2024
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.
June 24, 2024
Leading the way in nursing home care
Mizzou researcher Marilyn Rantz has dedicated her life to improving the quality of care in nursing homes. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine say her efforts should be emulated nationwide.