DAISY Award Nominee – Jake Cowan
The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award...
View ArticleDAISY Award Nominee – Shaney Dowling
The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award...
View ArticleDAISY Award Nominee – Tou Xiong
The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award...
View ArticleDAISY Award Winner – Eddy Elivo Jerez
The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. Seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or...
View ArticleSetting Realistic Goals
2019 is here and many people are springing their New Year’s resolutions into action. As high as 80% of resolutions set at the beginning of the year will be abandoned by March. Use the following seven...
View ArticleSara Hull found refuge at Cox College
Story by Kyle DeVries Sara was at rock bottom. She was married, but didn’t anticipate the relationship lasting much longer. She had been unsuccessful in obtaining degrees from OTC and Drury...
View ArticleCombating Prolonged Sitting
Rates of obesity and overweight prevalence in the U.S. have increased dramatically over the past 50 years. The CDC shows that obesity has increased from 30.5% to 39.6% in adults over 20 years of age...
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Finding the Right Intensity: Cardio
Cardio is a staple of any exercise program. Consistently exercising for 150-300 minutes of moderately intense or 75-150 minutes of vigorously intense exercise per week can greatly decrease your risk...
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Burge Graduate creates Eden Village community
For most, retirement is the professional’s end-goal, when life ceases being dictated by the clock. A time to travel, seek out new experiences, fulfill lifelong dreams, or enjoy family and friends. For...
View ArticleImportance of Nutrition and Exercise
Calorie Management determines your body weight. A calorie deficit will result in a weight loss. Calorie abundance will result in a weight gain. This is true regardless of the make up of the diet...
View ArticleDean’s List for Fall 2018
The Dean’s List is compiled from all undergraduate students who take at least 8 credit hours at Cox College (transfer credit not included) during the semester and earn at least a 3.5 semester GPA with...
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2019 Spring DAISY Awards
This spring, three compassionate students and nine inspirational faculty members were honored with nominations for the Cox College DAISY awards! The nominated students were Cassandra Hayes (MSN-FNP)...
View ArticleAlumni Spotlight: Jade Manczuk
Jade Manczuk graduated from Cox College’s Dietetic Internship program in 2012. She currently works at Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) as a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Education...
View ArticleAlumni Spotlight – Matt Younger, ASR ’13 & BSDI ’15
After graduation, Matthew moved to Cape Girardeau, MO, for a short time before making his home in Middle Tennessee. In 2018, he began a new career with Medtronic, working with the Stealth Station...
View ArticleDAISY Award Winner – Eddy Elivo Jerez
The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. Seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or...
View ArticleAlumni Spotlight – Alwilda Scholler-Jaquish
In 1960, the class motto for the Burge Hospital School of Nursing was “Have pin will travel”. I have lived this motto throughout the course of the nearly 60 years I have spent in the nursing field....
View ArticleWhy I became a nurse – Alisa Melugin
Part one of this four part “Why I became a nurse” mini-series begins with Alisa Melugin. “The reason I chose to go into nursing is because I am a proud cancer survivor. Being only six years old when I...
View ArticleHelping those in need
Story by Kyle DeVries In 2015, Kallie Campbell graduated from Cox College’s ASN program, ready and eager to enter workforce in constant need of dedicated, caring professionals. She spent the first...
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Alumni Dinner Speaker – Jeff Clinkenbeard
Jeff Clinkenbeard has written, produced, and directed a wide range of projects including: Springfield Missouri’s entry in the Simpson’s Movie Premiere Contest Ripple, starring Marcia Cross &...
View ArticleCox College Student Ambassador – Sarah Rinaldi
Cox College’s ambassadors are student leaders who provide mentorship, foster community enrichment, and help advance the goals of our organization. Ambassadors often assist with our alumni dinner,...
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