“From the nursing department I have learned many valuable skills that will allow me to be a nurse who gives complete, compassionate care to all of my future patients.” Academic Program: Associate of Science in Nursing and Associates of Arts in General Studies Hometown: West Plains, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose to attend … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Abbi Thompson
Hometown: Pomona, MO Currently Resides: Willow Springs, MO Occupation: Executive Director of Nursing at Ozarks Healthcare Degrees: AA General Studies MSU-WP 2010, AS Nursing MSU-WP 2010, BS Nursing MSU 2014, MS Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Systems University of Colorado 2016 “Challenge yourself to get outside your comfort zone. This is where true growth and … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Lacey Carter
Hometown: Alton, MO Currently Resides: Alton, MO Occupation: Registered Nurse (RN) at Ozarks Healthcare All Degrees: Associate of Science in Nursing, Missouri State University-West Plains in 2017 “The West Plains campus gave me the resources I needed to help me study to reach my goals.” For Merinda Crigler, her time as a student at Missouri State University-West … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Merinda Crigler
Hometown: Bald Knob, AR Currently Resides: West Plains, MO Occupation: Registered Nurse All Degrees: Associate of Science in Nursing, Missouri State University-West Plains, 2020 “My experience at Missouri State-West Plains could be summed up in one word, and that is ‘accomplishment.’” There were many reasons Teresa Cagle chose Missouri State University-West Plains … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Teresa Cagle
"My favorite thing about Missouri State-West Plains is the people." Academic Program: Associate of Science in Nursing Hometown: Marshfield, MO Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose Missouri State-West Plains because of the atmosphere. Everyone here is so nice and welcoming 24/7. I love the class sizes and how they allow you to get to know both … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Brittney Shields