Xavier University College of Nursing

Supporting healthy mothers and babies begins with trusted information, compassionate care, and strong community partnerships.

Students in Dr. Enslein’s NURS 562: Art and Science of Family Nursing course recently collaborated with the Mothership Center to create educational materials focused on healthy pregnancy, pregnancy complications, and appropriate prenatal and postpartum care for mothers and babies.

Founded by Monica “Mawusi” Thomas-Cooper in September 2024, the Mothership Center is much more than a facility. It is a vibrant Cincinnati community hub where mothers and families can receive birth doula support, childbirth education, lactation consultation, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others. Mawusi brings more than 23 years of experience in birthwork and maternal health to her mission of addressing disparities in maternal and infant health.

The printing of the students’ materials was funded through a Xavier Community Engaged Scholar Grant, helping ensure these resources could be shared with families served by the center.

In this photo, Mawusi, right, shares the educational materials with members of the community—an inspiring example of nursing education making a difference beyond the classroom.

Last month, new Xavier University College of Nursing grads celebrated their accomplishments at pinning ceremonies across Ohio! Congratulations to our graduates on their tremendous achievements. We can’t wait to see what you contribute to the field of nursing!

Learn life-saving CPR skills with the Xavier University College of Nursing! This April, we had another successful CPR training, where students learned essential techniques to apply in life-threatening scenarios. In preparation for their clinical coursework, students receive instruction in chest compression, resuscitation, and proper AED use. With this knowledge, our students are ready to face the critical challenges of nursing!

Public education leads to healthier futures! Last weekend, Xavier students, faculty, and staff participated in the Evanston Health, Housing, Education and Employment Day. College of Nursing volunteers performed health screenings and educated on nutrition and health changes suggested by the Centers for Disease Control. Thank you to our partners in Evanston for this amazing opportunity to share our nursing knowledge and build relationships through community engagement!

Xavier students help bridge the gap in public health education! In February, nursing students completing their Community Public Health and Fundamentals Practicums brought their knowledge to the 10th annual Sticks 4 Kicks event. Our students taught barcode medication administration, hand hygiene, and the Heimlich maneuver to high school students and adult-learners in phlebotomy programs. We are thrilled to support this incredible event, where 30 students from Woodward and Riverview East successfully completed their programs.

Thank you to for providing such a wonderful opportunity. Shout out to our incredible nursing students for encouraging the next generation of skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals.

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Nominations for The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurse Educators are now open through Saturday, March 7! Click the link in our bio to nominate a Nurse Educator today!

We are excited to welcome our new ABSN Columbus Cohort to the Xavier Musketeer family! We look forward to seeing what these students accomplish on their journeys to becoming knowledgeable, holistic nurses. One for all!

Are you a Musketeer looking to level up your nursing education? Xavier Alumni receive 25 percent off graduate programs through the Loyal Musketeer Scholarship! All degree-earning alumni are eligible for this scholarship. No application is needed! Continue your nursing journey through one of our specialized Master of Science in Nursing tracks, or begin your nursing adventure through MIDAS, our Master of Science in Nursing: Direct Entry as Second Degree Program. Expand your skillset, gain hands-on experience, and learn from our excellent faculty through the Xavier University Graduate Nursing programs!



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Last December, we celebrated the accomplishments of our amazing ABSN students through Pinning Ceremonies in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. Shout out to these wonderful grads for their hard work, scholarship, and growth during their time at Xavier. We salute them on their tremendous accomplishments as students and look forward to their achievements as compassionate, holistic, and skilled nurses. One for All!