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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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SSON Graduate Student to Compete in Mizzou Entrepreneur Quest 2023


Sinclair School of Nursing Dean Lori Popejoy, right, celebrates with nursing doctoral candidate Lauren Compton at last month's pitch competition. Compton was chosen as the audience favorite and won $2,000 from Hawthorn Bank.