SIUE School of Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook will confer degrees upon 1,641 eligible graduates during fall 2021 commencement exercises, which kicked off Friday, Dec. 17 in the Vadalabene Center’s First Community Arena.

Exercises began at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17 with a walk-through photo opportunity for all graduate and undergraduate students. The Class of 2021 graduates from the School of Nursing (SON) and Graduate School were honored during ceremonies held at 1 p.m....

Inspired to help people through some of their most difficult times, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Domonique Dones, of Belleville, chose to pursue a degree in nursing. 

“Nurses have nurturing hearts that help to heal, whether someone is sick physically or emotionally,” Dones said. “The diversity in patients that one can see and the lives one can impact is truly inspirational.”

Having had numerous relatives who graduated from SIUE, Dones wanted to ...

In recognition of the critical role preceptors play in preparing nurse practitioner students, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has presented four preceptor excellence awards.

“Preceptors are some of the most important mentors that our family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students will have in their doctoral program,” said SON’s Bernadette Sobczak, DNP, clinical assistant p...

As freshmen in a first-year Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing student meeting, Sydney Allen, of Mascoutah, and Hannah Warfel, of Festus, Mo., noticed each other’s insulin pumps. The students connected over their type 1 diabetes (T1D) once the meeting was over, and now within months of beginning their collegiate journeys, they have launched the SIUE Chapter of the College Diabetes Network (CDN).  

“After that meeting, Sydney and I created a group c...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Judy Liesveld, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, CNE, FAAN, as dean of the School of Nursing after a national search. The SIU Board of Trustees approved the appointment Thursday, Dec. 2 during its regularly scheduled meeting. Liesveld will assume her duties in July 2022.

Liesveld arrives on campus after serving as interim associate dean of Innovation and Community Outreach, clinical educator ...

Southern Illinois University President Dan Mahony, PhD, has named James T. Minor, PhD, as the 10^th chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The selection is pending formal SIU Board of Trustees approval, slated for the Thursday, Dec. 2 meeting. Minor will assume his duties on March 1, 2022.

“Dr. Minor is a straightforward and innovative leader who has the vision to maintain a positive trajectory for the entire SIUE community, while at the same time embracing the strengths ...

In acknowledgement of exceptional performance in teaching and instruction, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced its 2021 Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) Award winners at the master’s and doctoral levels.

Tammy Zanker, a native of Windsor, New York, earned Outstanding TA at the master’s level. Receiving the top honor at the doctoral level is Jordan Smith.

Zanker earned a master’s in biological sciences in May 2021 from the Department of Biological Sc...

To celebrate the culture and spirit of Hispanic nurses and represent the voices of Latinos in healthcare throughout the United States, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) was founded in 1975. Since the organization’s inception, NAHN has played a key role in advancing health in Hispanic communities while leading, promoting and advocating educational, professional and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.

Carrying this important legacy locally is Southern Illinois Uni...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Winter Session offers convenient, high-quality opportunities for students to advance toward degree completion. The accelerated option features more than 80 three-week classes taught entirely online.

Registration opens Monday, Nov. 1, and classes begin Monday, Dec. 20. Details are available at siue.edu/winter-session.

 “Winter session supports SIUE’s student-centered mission, as our high-caliber faculty creatively ...

Being a longtime advocate of quality healthcare for underserved communities and a recruiter and mentor for underrepresented nursing students are a few attributes that earned Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, the Outstanding Leadership Award in Health, presented by the NAACP East St. Louis Branch. 

“I am honored to receive this award, and I will never tire of working to improve healthcare for those who need it most,” said Ampadu, RN, CCP, and...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has been nationally ranked as one of the best, most affordable schools for online learning in healthcare by EduMed.org.

The SON ranked in the top 30 schools for Most Affordable Online MSN Programs and top 50 for Most Affordable Online Nurse Practitioner Programs. Schools earning top honors were ranked based on the best combinations of online learning opportunity, affordability and student support.

“We have worked inten...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nationally-recognized Graduate School will host a series of virtual Open House events throughout October for individuals interested in continuing their education at the University. Attendees who apply for an eligible program will receive a $40 application fee waiver.

SIUE’s premier Graduate School offers more than 150 master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral pro...

In celebration of young nurse leaders who are impacting healthcare and the nursing profession while undoubtedly shaping the future of the profession, the Illinois Nurses Foundation (INF) has named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Chelsea Howland and Ashley Whitlatch among its 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders.

Howland is an instructor in the SON’s Department of Primary Care and Health Systems Nursing and Whitlatch is an advanced practice nurse at ...

A career dedicated to uplifting the mental health of students, faculty and community members has earned Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tracy Cooley a FY2022 Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) Nurse Educator Fellowship Program award.

Cooley, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, assistant professor in the School of Nursing’s (SON) Department of Primary Care and Health Systems Nursing, received this honor after implementing a project to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health t...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) and Kishwaukee College (KC) have agreed to offer an accelerated path to a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) that would allow students to complete their general education courses at KC, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.

Students can take classes at KC and begin a job in their profession, while working online to obtain their bachelor’s from S...

Landmark graduate enrollment, the largest first-year class in six years, increasing diversity and growing international attendance highlight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s strong fall 2021 enrollment picture. 

SIUE’s overall enrollment grew 1.2% (150 students) to 13,010 for fall 2021. The University welcomed 1,992 first-year students in fall 2021. Master’s and doctoral degree program enrollment reached 3,043 students, the largest total in 44 years. Plus, inte...

Students were treated to good food, enthusiastic energy, V.I.P guests and more during this week’s Student Welcome Receptions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

A time of celebration and fanfare, hosted by the Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development (The Hub), greeted the following students: Hispanic/Latinx on Monday, Aug. 30; LGBTQIA+ on Tuesday, Aug. 31; Black on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and AAPI on Thursday, Sept. 2. 

“The Student Welcome Receptions are de...

College Factual has ranked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing and School of Business among its Best Value Colleges for 2021.

College Factual’s Best Value Colleges for Nursing reviewed 649 institutions that offer a bachelor’s in nursing and ranked SIUE 11^th in the nation and #1 in Illinois. College Factual looked at nursing schools that offer a high-quality educational experience at a price lower than expected. When calculating average cost, College Factu...

An engaging, thought-provoking and provocative assortment of topics and speakers were discussed and presented during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s third annual Diversity Day, Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 14-15. Under the theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now – SIUE Shaping a Changing World,” the virtual event boasted more than 22 presentations with approximately 975 people registering. 

  “Diversity Day’s theme highlights the work of SIUE...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker today announced the release of $10,537,000 in planning funds to create preliminary designs for a Health Science Building (HSB) on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Pritzker made the announcement in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

The complex will include approximately 221,000 square feet. The project’s total cost is approximately $105 million. It would be the largest building on the SIUE campus.

“With this ...

An aunt who had a difficult time in childbirth. A grandfather who died after complications with diabetes. A family history of nursing. These are a few reasons that 35 high school students from Illinois and Missouri came to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s annual Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp.

The collaborative camp, held June 17-21, exposed students to career opportunities in the healthcare industry, and was hosted by the SIUE Schools of Pharmacy (SOP) and Nursing (SON), the...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) recognized 25 nurse anesthesia doctoral candidates for the hard work they have put into preparing for their clinical training with a White Coat Ceremony held Friday, May 3 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.

The registered nurses from the Midwest region are specializing in the practice of anesthesia. The students were selected from a competitive pool of more than 130 applicants. They will graduate in 2021 as th...