Emma Roberts, from Trenton, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for October. Emma is a Missouri A+ scholarship student pursuing her practical nursing certificate with plans to continue to get her associate’s degree in nursing. She will graduate from NCMC in May 2026 and then pursue her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
At NCMC, Emma is a student ambassador and is involved in SPNA (Student Practical Nursing Association), where she is the vice president. Her favorite class is the skills lab with Instructor Vel Westbrook. Emma said, “I enjoy the hands-on experiences and getting to do the skills we will do in the hospital. We recently packed melons for wound care, and it was really cool.”
Emma’s favorite thing about NCMC is the relationships she builds with other students and the instructors. Emma said, “I enjoy the relationships I have with other peers, and the instructors get to know you and care, and you can tell they actually care. The other day, Instructor Nichols checked in on me without me even asking. NCMC helps me so much, and the community is great.”
Each month, a student is nominated by a faculty or staff member to be featured as an Outstanding Student based on their dedication to educational success, attitude toward learning, and hard work in their field and activities.
Learn more about NCMC or contact the Admissions Department at (660) 359-3948.
Photo: Emma Roberts