College of Nursing

Early Childhood Learning and Health: Elaine Thomas, MSN, RN, CNE, serves as Co-Investigator for Project SHIELD
Bridging the field of early childhood literacy with child health and development, faculty member Elaine Thomas, MSN, RN, CNE, Senior Lecturer, is serving as co-investigator on a recently funded grant award to the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï School of Information in partnership with the College of Nursing.

Challenge accepted! Addressing the clinical practice gap during the pandemic

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.

$850,000 in Funding Awarded for New Nursing School Technology from National Science Foundation
Intravenous (IV) needle insertion is a practice that many medical professionals learn and need to master. A new cross-departmental ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State project in the works will help nursing students improve their skills with cutting-edge technology.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Nursing Dean Elected to Serve Two Years on The American Academy of Nursing Board of Directors
The American Academy of Nursing recently announced that Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï College of Nursing Dean, professor and Henderson Endowed Chair, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors until 2024. In this role Johnson-Mallard will oversee the Academy’s strategic planning and financial management.

Dowell and Hansen Named Ph.D. Co-Directors

College of Nursing Community Gives Support For Future Nurses

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï College of Nursing Named 2021 Morgan Impact Award Recipient
Peg’s Foundation recently recognized ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï College of Nursing as the recipient of the 2021 Morgan Impact Award for Excellence in Education for its work in leading change in mental health care service delivery.