Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will start the new year with a new leader for its nursing and allied health programs. Amy Ackerson, who has led the department since 2012, stepped down as the dean of allied health and nursing Dec. 16 to become the education director/nurse manager at the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). She begins her new duties Jan. 3, … [Read more...] about Ackerson leaves MSU-WP; new dean appointed for nursing, allied health
Area residents interested in a career helping others with behavioral or mental health diagnoses can enroll this fall for the next cohort of the community behavioral health support program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). Program coordinator/lecturer Elizabeth Mahan said students can enroll in the general education courses required for the Associate of … [Read more...] about Enroll now to join next community behavioral health support degree cohort
A new certificate program at Missouri State University-West Plains will fill a growing need in the healthcare industry. The Medical Assistant Certificate is a one-year, 24-credit-hour program that will prepare students for positions in physician offices, clinics, surgery clinics and specialty clinics, according to Tresa Ryan director of the health information technology … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains to offer medical assistant certificate program
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Another nursing option has been added to the list of degree and certificate offerings at Missouri State University-West Plains. Wednesday, Nov. 19, members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors’ Executive Committee approved the Certificate in Allied Health-Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA). The program will now be forwarded to the Missouri … [Read more...] about CNA certificate added to allied health programs