Message from the Dean

Welcome to the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) College of Nursing.

For more than a 40 years, we’ve had a profound impact on the health of Missourians, and that legacy proudly continues today as we educate more than 600 students each year in our undergraduate and graduate programs and expand our reach of care on a national level through online program options.

Our dynamic college continually seeks new and innovative opportunities to build the next generation of nurse leaders; conducts groundbreaking research and implements programs to advance nursing science; and invests in clinical partnerships that address barriers to education and health care. As a leader in nursing education, practice, and research, we are dedicated to service—to our students, our patients and their families, our communities and each other.

Meaningful learning experiences and professional growth are at the heart of our mission. From investing in the latest nursing technology and a world-class simulation center to ensuring personalized support for each student’s journey, we create new educational pathways to serve our students, no matter what stage of their careers.

We also foster strong connections and shared goals to address the health care needs of our state and the nationwide nursing shortage. Through partnerships with multiple healthcare centers in the community, we are strategic in creating better health care outcomes while expanding student education, faculty practice and nursing research.

Together, we are cultivating a space that continues to model excellence and supports the personal and professional growth of faculty, staff and students.