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NMNEC Now Accepting Donations
NMNEC is now a professional nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and is fiscally sponsored by the New Mexico Community Foundation, This fiscal sponsorship allows NMNEC to accept donations that support our work in providing curriculum coordination, faculty support, and the...
NMNEC Faculty Member Recognized as a New Mexico Hero
NMNEC congratulates Dr. Lisa Leiding, faculty member at Santa Fe Community College, on being recognized as a "250 Flags" honoree, a statewide initiative celebrating individuals who exemplify service, leadership, and dedication to their communities. Featured in the...
2026 NMNEC Statewide Faculty Workshop Brings Nursing Educators Together for Learning, Collaboration, and Innovation
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) welcomed faculty from member nursing programs across the state to the 2026 NMNEC Statewide Faculty Workshop on June 7, 2026, at the Central New Mexico Community College Workforce Training Center in Albuquerque. The...
Cheryl Lombardi Receives 2026–2027 NMNEC Nurse Educator Endowment Award in Honor of Nancy Morton
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to recognize Cheryl Lombardi, DNP, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, Associate Professor of Nursing and Simulation Coordinator at New Mexico State University, as the recipient of the 2026–2027 NMNEC Nurse Educator...
Joline Lowe Receives 2026–2027 Anita Reinhardt NMNEC Faculty Endowment Teaching Award
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is proud to recognize Joline Lowe, MSN, RN, of Western New Mexico University as the recipient of the 2026–2027 Anita Reinhardt NMNEC Faculty Endowment Teaching Award. This award honors nursing faculty who demonstrate...
Celebrating NMNEC Nurse Educators | Nurses Week 2026 (May 6–12)
During Nurses Week, NMNEC proudly recognizes the vital role of the NMNEC Nurse Educators in shaping New Mexico’s nursing workforce. Through their commitment to advancing accessible, high-quality nursing education through statewide collaboration, they prepare students...
NMNEC Faculty—Share this Nursing Loan-for-Service Funding Opportunity with Your Nursing Students
The New Mexico Higher Education Department Nursing Loan-for-Service Program opened for applications on May 15, 2026—and NMNEC faculty are encouraged to share this opportunity widely with students. This competitive program provides up to $16,000 per year in financial...
NMNEC Announces 2025–2026 Nurse Educator Endowment Award Recipient
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to announce Gwen Weishapl, MSN, RN, of Central New Mexico Community College, as the FY 2025–2026 recipient of the NMNEC Nurse Educator Endowment Award in Honor of Nancy Morton (Sponsored by Karen Brown)....
2024-2025 NMNEC Annual Program Survey Report Available
NMNEC Releases 2024 NCLEX First-Time Pass Rate Data
Key Takeaway 2024 NMNEC NCLEX first-time pass rates reflect continued improvement, underscoring program effectiveness in preparing nursing graduates. With a 90.28% overall pass rate, NMNEC demonstrates the impact of statewide collaboration on student success....
Announcement: Resignation from NMNEC Leadership Council
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) Leadership Council announces the resignation of Cynthia Nuttall, MSN, MPA, PhD, RN, NE-BC, who served as the Urban Area Practice/Clinical Settings/Organizations Advisory Member representing the New Mexico VA...