The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC ⊛ “nem-nek”) is a partnership of state- and tribal-funded nursing programs across New Mexico. These programs share a common pre-licensure RN curriculum designed to support multiple pathways into the nursing profession.
16 Locations
1 Curriculum
The Curriculum
The NMNEC statewide common curriculum was approved in 2012 and implemented in two schools that year. In 2020, the common pre-licensure curriculum has been implemented in twelve schools in sixteen locations providing transferability in all four quadrants of the state.
Upcoming Events
REGISTRATION Is NOW OPEN (see below for the link!)
CLICK HERE for AGENDA [Last updated 09/26/25]
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[Note: Zoom link for the meeting will only be published to registrants [Last day to register is November 1, 2025!), so be sure you get yourself registered – it only takes a minute!)
Accepting Applications NOW for the 2025 Fall NMNEC Faculty Awards!
CLICK HERE to learn about the awards and to obtain the application forms. All nominees and awardees will be announced at the 2025 Fall NMNEC Virtual Statewide Faculty Meeting.
Deadline for applications for faculty awards is October 6, 2025.
NMCNE is seeking 4.25 credit hours for this activity from the New Mexico Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Topics
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Networking becomes Involvement: Success Stories from Local Nurse Leaders – Presented by Diane Evans-Prior
Effective networking strengthens nursing education and community impact. This session explores building meaningful connections at academic, community, and national levels.
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Evidence-Based and Brain Focused: Teaching that Fosters Clinical Judgment – Presented by Judith Herman
The ongoing focus on clinical judgment and nursing practice readiness dictates that nurse educators employ best practices and evidence-based educational strategies. Advances in neuroscience research and imaging reveal exciting insights about brain development, the physiology of learning, and methods to enhance memory, retention, and retrieval. This interactive session will provide important information about the neuroscientific origins of learning, variables that enhance learning, factors that may hinder learning, and specific educational strategies that foster brain-based learning. Methods of teaching that are learner-centered and clinically based, while promoting active engagement, are presented and grounded in brain science.
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Navigating Legal Responsibilities as Nurse Educators – Presented by Victoria Yu
This session will feature a mock deposition designed to illustrate the potential legal consequences nurse educators may face when due care is not followed in student supervision. Through this simulation, participants will explore scenarios involving alleged negligence—such as failure to properly oversee students or to ensure they are adequately prepared for clinical work. The session will provide valuable insights into legal responsibilities, highlight areas of risk, and offer strategies to help educators protect themselves and their institutions.
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Captivate Your Audience: Elevating Presentation Skills for Educators – Presented by Melissa Maxwell
Join Melissa Maxwell, RN, MSN, NPD-BC, for an engaging session designed to help educators enhance their presentation skills. Whether you’re leading a classroom, facilitating a workshop, or speaking at a conference, this interactive session will provide practical strategies to structure content effectively, communicate with confidence, and engage audiences through gamification and storytelling. Walk away with actionable techniques to refine your delivery, overcome nervousness, and create impactful presentations that inspire learning and professional growth.
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Latest News
Accepting Nominations/Applications NOW 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...
NMNEC Strategic Planning and Non-Profit Transition Update
The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) Leadership Council held an in-person strategic planning meeting in April 2025 (first in-person Council meeting since February 2020). Along with setting new NMNEC goals, the Council voted to pursue non-profit status...
Education Model
The NMNEC
Nursing Education Model provides multiple pathways into nursing education.