At Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, we are excited about what 2021 will bring. Among our hopes for a happy and healthy New Year is continuing our progress toward becoming a school of national distinction. As you know Nancy Ridenour, the Maxine Clark and Bob Fox President and Professor, announced her intention to step down as President during calendar year 2021. We are indeed grateful for her service and the tremendous impact she has had on Goldfarb.

On May 17, 2019, Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing welcomed Mayola Rowser, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP, as the new Jack Taylor Dean and Professor. She has brought to her role a wealth of experience in academia and a passion for the nursing profession. On May 17, 2019, Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing welcomed Mayola Rowser, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP, as the new Jack Taylor Dean and Professor. She has brought to her role a wealth of experience in academia and a passion for the nursing profession.

Bob Cannon, BJC Group President and Peter Edison, Board Chair of Goldfarb School of Nursing announced that Nancy Ridenour, Ph.D., APRN, FAAN, who has served as the Maxine Clark and Bob Fox President of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing since 2017, has made the decision to retire from her role as president.

By now, most of you have read the announcement regarding my decision to retire. Please know that I will continue to serve as your President until my successor is named.   By now, most of you have read the announcement regarding my decision to retire. Please know that I will continue to serve as your President until my successor is named.  

While I am excited about entering this new phase in my life, this decision did not come easy. And as you might expect, this is very difficult for me to articulate.   

Did you tune in to our virtual homecoming celebration on October 24, 2020? Even though we weren’t able to host an in-person event due to COVID-19, we took our longstanding school tradition and brought it online. Did you tune in to our virtual homecoming celebration on October 24, 2020? Even though we weren’t able to host an in-person event due to COVID-19, we took our longstanding school tradition and brought it online.

Waiting isn’t easy. It can often be difficult to find patience for something so greatly anticipated--and so it is with the 2020 presidential election. Many waited most of the night or woke this morning, eager to know the “winner!” The evening progressed, the night returned and sun arose--votes were still being counted. It was then that potential exuberance returned to anxiousness.

A message from Dr. Michael Ward, Ph.D., RTR, FASRT, FMoSRT

Vice Dean for Student Affairs & Diversity

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Jean Hoffman and  Linda Urden were named 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awardees at this year’s homecoming virtual celebration. Both Jean and Linda have exhibited a commitment to nursing education, research and service. Jean  Hoffman

The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently reappointed a prominent leader of the Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing to the board of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Michael D. Ward, PhD, RTR, FASRT, vice dean for student affairs and diversity and professor at Goldfarb School of Nursing, will serve as a public member on the ANCC Board of Directors. The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently reappointed a prominent leader of the Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing to the board of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Michael D.

More than ever before, consumers are beginning to recognize that nursing has become more diverse and requires an expanded set of skills. Furthermore, the profession has begun to gain significant prominence in the minds of consumers, prompting them to trust nurses more for their medical care. The increase number of senior patients and other complicated medical conditions, as well as the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 have resulted in an acceleration of growth in nursing.