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Donate to NMNEC Support
NMNEC has established NMNEC Support, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that is fiscally sponsored by the New Mexico Community Foundation. Through tax-deductible donations, NMNEC Support sustains the collaborative infrastructure that drives innovation across NMNEC member programs....
NMNEC Welcomes Dr. Kristie Buchanan to the Leadership Council
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Kristie Buchanan, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of Nursing at Eastern New Mexico University, as a newly elected RN-BSN Advisory Member of the NMNEC Leadership Council. Dr. Buchanan’s...
NMNEC Leadership Council Approves Statewide Impact Brief and Key Message
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is taking another step toward communicating its statewide impact with the development and approval of two new resources based on the 2026 NMNEC report, Advancing Nursing Education Together — From Shared Curriculum to...
2025 NMNEC NCLEX Pass Rate Report Now Available
The 2025 NMNEC NCLEX First-Time Pass Rate Report is complete and available to NMNEC faculty. The report provides statewide and pathway-specific results to support program evaluation and ongoing efforts to strengthen nursing education across New Mexico. Key Takeaway In...
NMNEC Releases 2026 Report and Executive Summary: Advancing Nursing Education Together
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to share its 2026 Report: Advancing Nursing Education Together — From Shared Curriculum to Statewide Impact. A new 2-page Executive Summary is also now available, providing a concise overview of the...
NMNEC Receives $20,000 Award for Statewide LPN Curriculum Project
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is pleased to announce a $20,000 award supporting the NMNEC Statewide LPN Curriculum Project. The award, presented through the New Mexico Board of Nursing’s Nursing Excellence Funds will support work to advance...
NMNEC Releases 2024-2025 Summary of NMNEC Faculty Course Reports
Faculty from 11 New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) programs submitted course reports for 17 NMNEC courses through an online survey during the 2024–2025 academic year. In alignment with the NMNEC Program Evaluation Plan, these de-identified reports were...
NMNEC Program Evaluation Student Survey Report (2024–2025) Now Available
The NMNEC Program Evaluation Committee reviewed student survey data across all curriculum levels from the 2024–2025 academic year. Overall, students reported positive experiences with experiential learning, while also identifying opportunities to strengthen simulation...
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...