MSU Moorhead School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership

05/15/2026

Professor Pederson attended the Sanford Nursing Symposium this week. It was great to connect with other nurses, MSUM alumni, and learn from the fabulous speakers

05/11/2026

We’re looking for a Nursing Student Support Specialist to empower our RN-BSN and MSN students from recruitment all the way to graduation! Join our team to provide vital advising, coordinate admissions, and ensure every student has the resources they need to succeed in their nursing career.

Visit https://bit.ly/4eYnD9x to learn more.

05/05/2026

This past Friday, the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership hosted the Nursing Awards Celebration to honor the dedication and heart of our nurses. It was an inspiring day recognizing the hard work of students, faculty, and alumni.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DAISY AWARD WINNERS:
— BSN: Courtney Althaus, Samantha Guetter, Rena Hopkins, & Paige Ombler
— RN-BSN: Ahn Doe
— MSN: Erin Nordstrom
— Faculty: Jill Homstrom

We also celebrated our Outstanding Alumni, the Friends of Nursing award recipients, a Daisy Award given by our partners at Essentia Health and the scholarship donors and recipients who help our students thrive.

Special thanks to Dr. Nancy Stock and our guest speakers for leading such a meaningful program, and to our alumni preceptors for guiding the next generation.

04/10/2026

Minnesota Health Educator Conference in Alexandria MN. Nursing professors’ Amber Reed, Adrianna Conway and Nancy Moore sharing information on all our fabulous programs.

04/08/2026

We are growing and are looking for some amazing nursing faculty to add to our Dragon family! https://bit.ly/4mfDWAa

03/25/2026

13 MSUM seniors from both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs were inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society this weekend. Being inducted in this honor society is a testament of these students' hard work and academic success. Congratulations, Dragon Nurses!

03/24/2026

Congratulations Justin Boldt! MSUM's 10 Under 10 Award recipient. Justin is a graduate of the Health Administration program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. In his leadership role at Ecumen North, Justin demonstrates outstanding dedication to service, community, and compassionate care.

He stands out as an emerging leader, bringing integrity, innovation, and meaningful connection to those he serves.
Justin embodies the Dragon spirit, inspiring others through his achievements and commitment to excellence.

The 10 Under 10 Award recognizes rising Dragon alumni who have graduated within the last decade and are making a remarkable impact in their early careers.

03/23/2026

From Anywhere to Impact—Explore Research by Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders at Minnesota State Moorhead.

Healthcare student Madeline Kohner conducted research on an underrepresented group, traveled abroad, and enjoyed highly practical coursework.

03/20/2026

Calling all qualified health leaders to enroll in MSUM Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) CAHME Accredited program! Make the decision to enhance your education to prepare for the future of healthcare leadership! We are considering qualified applicants for Summer and Fall 2026 enrollment. More information and application available at:

Minnesota State Moorhead’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is the only degree offered in the Minnesota State system and is one of the only offered in the tri-state area.

01/30/2026

MSUM Acute Care Nursing Students collaborated with Clay County Public Health as they learned mental health first aid prior to embarking on their mental health clinicals this semester. This certification will be beneficial for them in both their professional careers and personal lives.

01/13/2026

We welcomed 50 international nursing students in the Spring 2026 RN-BSN hybrid pathway cohort to campus this week! We also offer a completely online pathway. Visit us at https://www.mnstate.edu/academics/majors/nursing/rn-bsn/ for more information.