UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies

04/22/2026

Our nursing student researchers recently participated in the UMKC Health Sciences Student Research Summit at Union Station. A total of 66 students from the schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing and Health Studies, Biological Sciences and Science and Engineering presented their research posters to faculty judges.

Congratulations to Doctor of Nursing Practice students Michelle Hill, Rachel Bradford and Deng Mou (pictured), who took home a second place prize for their poster titled “The Role of Education in Enhancing Anesthesia Techniques for Gynecologic Cancer Patients.”

Great job to all the students that presented!

04/21/2026

The accolades keep coming in for online graduate nursing programs. The Family Nursing Practitioner track for our Master of Science in Nursing was ranked no. 8 in the nation by RegisteredNursing.org, a leading resource for nursing education information. This comes on the heels of our graduate programs ranking highly with U.S. News & World Report as well.

More info:
https://www.registerednursing.org/nurse-practitioner/programs/

04/08/2026

We've got excellent news to share! Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program ranked No. 51 in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report. It comes on the heels of our online master's program ranking No. 22.

“We commend our excellent faculty and high-achieving students for their work and credit them for the continued success of the program," said Joy Roberts, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Learn more
https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2026/april/five-graduate-and-professional-programs-recognized-in-top-100-by-u.s-news-and-world-report.html

03/03/2026

Giving Day is here! Your gift to the School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Impact Fund supports future nurses. The fund helps provide scholarships for students, expands programs and services at the school, enriches student life and creates hands-on career opportunities through internships and competitions.

Give today.
https://giving.umkc.edu/giving-day/?a=12059683

02/26/2026

We hosted another Alumni Winter Social at Stockyard Brewery in the West Bottoms. Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the school mingled and enjoyed delicious snacks and drinks. Join us for our Alumni Reunion on June 11 at Third Street Social on the South Plaza.

02/24/2026

It’s a busy day here at the School of Nursing and Health Studies! We have both our graduate Neonatal NP students on campus for their intensive as well as the seniors in the BSN program here for BSN Senior Day.

We only see our NP students on campus once per semester during their clinical courses, and it’s always nice to get that interaction for skills labs, exams, and presentations while we’ve got them!

For BSN Senior Day, we invite our seniors to spend a day hearing from a slew of speakers, including alumni, staff, graduate faculty, and community partners regarding steps and options for after they graduate.

It’s a privilege to assist multiple levels of those on the nursing path prepare to take the next step towards their future success! 💙💛🦘

02/11/2026

Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Stockyards Brewery in the West Bottoms for the UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies Alumni Winter Social! Enjoy snacks, drinks and networking opportunities with alumni, faculty and staff.

02/05/2026

Congratulations to Michele Baker (BHS '18), recipient of the 2026 School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Achievement Award! She is a public health professional with over 10 years of experience serving communities locally in St. Kitts and Nevis, regionally across the Caribbean and globally. In her current role as Policy Coordinator at the Global Climate and Health Alliance, Baker advances evidence-based climate policies that protect public health in United Nations climate processes.

01/30/2026

Our student nurses took the next steps in the profession at the 2026 UMKC Nursing Career Fair on Tuesday at the Student Union. Students networked with a variety of healthcare organizations recruiting for nursing positions.

01/27/2026

The recognition keeps coming in for our online master’s programs. The school ranked No. 22 among the nation’s best online nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report. Up 11 spots from last year’s ranking of No. 33, this marks the 14th year in a row the program ranked in the top 50. UMKC's program is the highest ranked among universities in Missouri and Kansas. 🎉

Learn more about the program and ranking:

U.S. News & World Report ranks online master’s program No. 22

01/13/2026

The results are in! 100% of our BSN program graduates who took the NCLEX exam in 2025 to become a certified RN have PASSED!! This comes after earning a 100% pass rate in 2024 as well! This truly speaks to the quality and rigor of our BSN program and the high level of students that enroll and graduate with us. Congratulations to all our graduates who took the NCLEX as well as the faculty and staff, all of whom make our BSN program one of the best in the country! 💯💙💛

12/22/2025

Our mid-year commencement festivities kicked off on Saturday with our Academic Professional Recognition Ceremony. Nursing graduates took part in the pinning ceremony, a tradition that celebrates the transition from student to professional. Our Ph.D. and DNP graduates participated in the hooding ceremony, which recognizes the highest degree awarded by the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies. Congratulations to all our new graduates!