Missouri State University School of Nursing

08/21/2026

First week of nursing school: COMPLETE! 💪🎉
Welcome to our newest future nurses, the BSN Class of Spring 2028!
And a big shoutout to our undergraduate faculty, who bring a combined 550 years of nursing experience and 250 years of teaching experience to all of our students!

07/31/2026

07/23/2026

Our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students recently participated in the inaugural Skills Week! 👏

This exciting hands-on experience gave students the opportunity to strengthen essential clinical skills, build confidence, and collaborate with faculty and peers in a supportive learning environment. We're proud to see our future acute care providers embracing every opportunity to grow and excel.

Here's to the first of many successful Skills Weeks!

07/16/2026

Congratulations to SON faculty member, Dr. Melissa Penkalski who was awarded Missouri State University’s Foundation Awards for Excellence! This award is presented to faculty who go above and beyond in teaching, research and service. Dr. Penkalski exemplifies the university's commitment to service, collaboration and student success.

06/19/2026

Nursing bears giving back! Thanks to United Way of the Ozarks for this Day of Caring and the staff of The Kitchen in Springfield MO!

06/09/2026

What helps nursing students find their purpose and stay motivated? In the latest CASL podcast, nursing faculty Maria Shade and Cindi Aurentz discuss how educators help students discover their "why" and prepare for meaningful careers in nursing.

Listen now:

Nursing has long been considered "the most honest and ethical profession." But it's not an easy job, demanding the upmost skill, resolve, and a strong heart for service from its labor force.Dr. Cindi Aurentz and Maria Shade, Associate Professors f...

05/11/2026

Here are some highlights from our BSN Pinning Ceremony on Friday! Congratulations to all of our graduates on this incredible achievement. A special shoutout to our MONA Future Nurse Leader, Joanna Hoffpauir, and our Student Daisy Award winner, Elise Gerstenecker!

05/11/2026

We’re still celebrating our BSN-Completion students’ graduation from Friday! Congratulations to each of you on this incredible accomplishment!

05/09/2026

Congratulations to all of our FNP graduates! We can’t wait to see the impact you will make in healthcare!

05/09/2026

Congratulations to the BSN Class of Spring 2026!
We are so proud of you!