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NMNEC Now Accepting Donations Through the New Mexico Foundation
In late 2025, as NMNEC transitioned into a professional New Mexico nonprofit organization, the New Mexico Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, began serving as NMNEC’s fiscal sponsor. This partnership allows NMNEC to accept donations that support our work in providing...
NMNEC Faculty Publication Highlight
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to share that faculty member Angela Cox, MSN, RN, AHC-BC, of Western New Mexico University, was recently published in the February 2026 issue of The New Mexico Nurse. Her article highlights teaching...
NMNEC Achieves 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Status
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is proud to announce that it has officially been recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the IRS! This milestone strengthens NMNEC's mission to advance accessible, high-quality nursing education and...
NMNEC Leadership Council RN-BSN Advisory Member Announces Resignation
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) announces that Ellen Trabka, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, RN–BSN Advisory Member of the NMNEC Leadership Council, will conclude her service effective March 1, 2026, after six years of dedicated leadership. In her resignation...
2025 NMNEC Statewide Faculty Meeting a Success!
Despite limited funding for an in-person gathering, the 2025 NMNEC Statewide Faculty Meeting successfully brought educators together from across New Mexico in a fully virtual format. More than 95 faculty members registered, and 66 participants joined the continuing...
2025 Anita Reinhardt NMNEC Faculty Endowment Award
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is proud to announce Lorenzo Saenz, MSN, RN, CHSE, from Western New Mexico University, as the recipient of the 2025 Anita Reinhardt NMNEC Faculty Endowment Award. Lorenzo was recognized for his innovative work in...
New NMNEC Standards Review Subcommittee is Launched
In October 2025, the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) Curriculum Committee launched the NMNEC Standards Review Subcommittee to strengthen statewide alignment with national standards in nursing education. The new group includes representatives from both...
Nominations/Applications now closed for the 2025 Fall NMNEC Faculty Awards
NMNEC Nurse Educator Endowment AWARD – in Honor of Nancy Morton (sponsored by Karen Brown)Anita Reinhardt NMNEC Faculty Endowment AWARDDonor Purpose Statement: This fund supports Nurse Educators involved with NMNEC: travel costs associated with attending NMNEC...
Mary Wright Elected to NMNEC Leadership Council
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to announce that Mary Wright, MSN, RN, CNS, has been elected to serve on the NMNEC Leadership Council as a Non-Program Affiliation Member (Voting Member). Mary has been an integral part of NMNEC since its...
2024-2025 (FY25) NMNEC Annual Report Now Available
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) Leadership Council is pleased to announce that the 2024–2025 (FY25) NMNEC Annual Report has been published and is now available on the NMNEC website. The Annual Report highlights NMNEC’s mission, vision, and...