Sandra Mesics CNM, MSN, RN

Dr. Sandra Mesics, RN, MSN, CNM, director of St. Luke’s School of Nursing, the oldest nursing school in the country, was honored at University of the Sciences’ 198th Founders’ Day at a ceremony on the University’s Philadelphia Campus on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She received an honorary doctor of science degree from the University.

Dr. Mesics was selected for the honor because she exemplifies the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the University founders throughout her career and personal life. Mesics joined St. Luke’s University Health Network as a nursing instructor before being named the director of the School of Nursing, a position she has held for 15 years. During this time, Mesics implemented two major curriculum revisions, shortened the length of the curriculum, established an evening-weekend track, and assisted with the establishment of an RN to BS track at Moravian College. During her tenure, the School of Nursing has graduated over 1,100 students. Since 2007, St. Luke’s School of Nursing graduates have continually outperformed the national average on the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

Dr. Mesics was also responsible for securing the funding and establishment of the Simulation Laboratory, which now has become a separate entity, serving not only the School of Nursing but the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine and the clinical staff of St. Luke’s University Health Network. Currently, Mexico is the principal investigator of a $1.5 million, 4-year HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant to increase the number of Latinx and African-American registered nurses.