Alicia Hutchings, PhD, RN, CNE
Greetings from the College of Nursing!
Interim Dean Alicia Hutchings, PhD, RN, CNE, welcomes you to learn about the great work, student research, and new programs happening at our college.
From eye clinic to ER, UMSL simulation teaches teamwork in patient care
Optometry and nursing students navigate a simulated medical emergency together, gaining confidence in communication, collaboration and clinical decision-making.
UMSL College of Nursing launches first-of-its-kind 68Charlie LPN-to-BSN bridge program
The program provides a direct path from 68Charlie to BSN and is the only one in the nation to offer coursework in a traditional classroom.
College of Nursing launches first-of-its-kind 68Charlie to BSN program
College of Nursing celebrates newest graduates at Awards and Pinning Ceremony
A group of 35 students in the Accelerated BSN program and 10 students in the DNP program completed their degrees in August.
Accelerated BSN and DNP programs completed their degrees in August
UMSL’s Sheila Grigsby set to be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship
The associate professor of nursing is among 24 new members of the international organization, which recognizes exceptional leaders who unite academics and communities to benefit society.
Grigsby set to be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship
BSN graduate Haley Horan working as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital
Horan will be caring for patients throughout labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period.
BSN graduate Haley Horan working as labor and delivery nurse
UMSL support turned tears of uncertainty into tears of joy for nursing graduate
The encouragement of UMSL faculty members helped Opportunity Scholar Kayla McKissack overcome early challenges and prepare to launch her career caring for pediatric patients.
Christina Castellano chosen to participate in 2026–2027 MNRS Leadership Academy
The assistant professor will join other promising researchers and scholars from the Midwest region in the leadership development program's sixth cohort.
Castellano chosen to participate in 2026–2027 MNRS Leadership Academy
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