UMSL nursing faculty share their stories during National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week is celebrated each year from May 6-12 to recognize the dedication and impact of nurses across the health care profession. During this year's celebration, UMSL Nursing was proud to spotlight three faculty members who shared their journeys into nursing, experiences within their specialties and passion for educating future nurses! 

Marina Fischer, DNP, APRN, FNP-C 

An assistant professor at UMSL and owner of Intentional Living Primary Health Care, LLC, Fischer reflected on her journey to becoming a nurse practitioner and educator. She shared how returning to St. Louis after Hurricane Katrina led her to a change her nursing specialty while completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at UMSL. 

Smiling woman in a red outfit standing in front of a wall sign that reads “College of Nursing.”

Marina Fischer, DNP, APRN, FNP-C 

Krishna Almeria, MSN, RN 

One of UMSL Nursing's newest faculty members, Almeria is a certified pediatric nurse at Children's Hospital. She discussed her passion for pediatric nursing, what inspired her to enter the profession and her desire to support future nurses through teaching! 

Smiling woman in a patterned dress stands beside a hospital bed holding the hand of a medical training mannequin, with patient monitors visible in the background.

Krishna Almeria, MSN, RN 

Josh Minks, PhD, NP-C 

A professor at both UMSL Nursing and UMSL Pierre Laclede Honors College, Minks shared his nursing journey and passion for empowering the next generation of nurses. As a proud UMSL alum, he enjoys teaching students across both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs! 

Man in a patterned burgundy blazer and tie standing beside a hospital bed in a clinical room with privacy curtains and medical poles.

Josh Minks, PhD, NP-C 

The College of Nursing is grateful to all faculty members who share their expertise, experiences and passion with students each day! Additional Nurses Week videos highlighting nursing faculty and students can be found on UMSL Nursing's Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn pages!