Dear UTMB School of Nursing Community,
Our mission is to improve the health of diverse populations in Texas and around the world by advancing nursing excellence through leadership, clinical practice, education, research, and service. Guided by our strategic plan, our School of Nursing responded to this pandemic by simultaneously adapting the curriculum to a virtual environment while also upholding the high-quality education for which we are known.
I am extremely proud to say that our mission never paused throughout this global crisis. In fact, we used these important pillars of our mission to guide us in intentional and meaningful ways and applied the lessons learned to our ongoing strategic planning process.
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As a community, we understand that it isn’t enough to merely make it through trying times, but to be agile and bold in our efforts and to learn from the challenging experiences. As we continue to forge new paths through these public and global health crises, I am confident in our school’s ability to lead because our mission and values will remain our North Star.
Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN
Senior Vice President, Dean and Professor
Rebecca Sealy Distinguished Centennial Chair
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MAINTAINING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC
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Our School of Nursing transitioned more than
40 individual courses
from face-to-face or hybrid experiences to 100% remote/online-only offerings across our
11 different nursing programs
in only
8 days
. Along with all didactic content, all laboratory and clinical activities were also moved from the traditional, in-person, campus-based events to meaningful virtual experiences. Additionally, our high-impact research contributions have continued during the pandemic. Over the last two months, our faculty have submitted
13 research grants
related to behavioral health and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ACTIVE LEARNING IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
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Our SON faculty are continuing to deliver outstanding education in innovative new ways. As an alternative to traditional simulation lab activities, Assistant Professors Dr. Jacquelyn Svoboda, Dr. Dora Martin, and Shannon Stevenson are leading a virtual sim-lab that students are finding highly beneficial.
“Sim-lab is something that students look forward to, and I was hesitant in the potential success of online delivery but was pleasantly surprised,” BSN student Kristen Cole shared. “It was similar to the same amount of information I would learn in a traditional sim-lab. It was incredibly helpful to have a small group instruction style, and I appreciate that all of us got ample opportunity to share and work through the nursing interventions at the ‘bedside.’”
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Cindy West, DNP, APRN, CRNA, joins our SON faculty as an assistant professor, primarily in our DNP program.
Dr. West is a nurse anesthetist and recently served on the pediatric team at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she also completed two doctoral fellowship experiences. Dr. West has a passion for teaching and mentorship, as she precepts and mentors students to enhance career development and share her expertise.
Dr. West brings enthusiasm and knowledge to our team!
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Bridget Hawkins, PhD, MBA, joins our SON as Grants Administrator, playing a key role in the advancement of our nursing research and scholarship.
A graduate of UTMB’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Dr. Hawkins has served UTMB in a variety of capacities for more than 10 years. She is experienced in the management of contracts and grants, as well as working with multidisciplinary teams to foster collaboration.
Dr. Hawkins is a tremendous asset to our team!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
2020 Virtual Commencement Celebration
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UTMB’s School of Nursing released a celebratory commencement video on May 21 to recognize the achievements of its 584 graduates. The video included words of support from SON and UTMB leaders, student award presentations, and a keynote address by Dr. Ernestine “Tina” Cuellar, SON alumnus, and retired faculty member and Associate Dean.
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ll 2020 graduates are invited to return to participate in our 2021 Commencement on
April 23, 2021.
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41
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
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23
Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP
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10
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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15
Executive Nurse Leader
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86
Family Nurse Practitioner
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19
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
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UTMB School of Nursing
Educating nurses since 1890!
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UTMB School of Nursing
1114 Mechanic St.
Galveston, TX 77555
Information Services:
409 772 5200
Enrollment Services:
409 772 1215
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