UTMB School of Nursing

This week for #UTMBSONFeatureFriday, we are highlighting Helen Simmons, BSN, RN, CDCES, a student in the BSN-DNP Pathway FNP track. Hear from Helen: facebook.com/utmbson

Yesterday, graduating Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students from the UTMB School of Nursing presented their final Scholarly Practice Projects! Congratulations!

Last month, the School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions partnered to host Student Engagement Week, bringing students together for a week focused on connection, well-being and community!

This week for #UTMBSONFeatureFriday, we hear from Shenal Christian, a third-semester BSN student, about what she values most in her nursing education and the skills she’s developing along the way. Hear from Shenal: facebook.com/utmbson

The UTMB School of Nursing partnered with @UTMB_SPECTRE for a focused training day on high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) and personal protective equipment (PPE) last week. Read and see more photos: facebook.com/utmbson 📷: UTMB Office of the Provost

This week for #UTMBSONFeatureFriday, we are highlighting Brittany Walters, BSN, RN, CCM, MSN student in the Executive Nurse Leader track and UTMB School of Nursing alum (Class of 2009). Hear from Brittany: facebook.com/utmbson

The UTMB School of Nursing second-year Doctoral Nurse Anesthesia students are preparing to transition into their intensive clinical training phase. Read more: facebook.com/utmbson

Research Recap📚 We are excited to introduce Research Recap, a new feature highlighting research and scholarly work from the UTMB School of Nursing faculty, students and staff. Check out our Facebook for recent publications: facebook.com/utmbson

We are proud to celebrate two outstanding UTMB School of Nursing DNP students who have been selected for the Good Samaritan Foundation DNP Gerontology Scholarship. Congratulations to Sini Thomas, APRN, FNP-C, and Joyce Wilson, BSN, RN, CCRN, CMC!

The Houston Chronicle has opened nominations for its 26th Annual Salute to Nurses. Your nominations will help shine a light on the best and brightest at UTMB. Extraordinary nurses and @utmbson students may be nominated for honors through 3/1: utmb.us/f0f

We are proud to highlight our first graduate #UTMBSONFeatureFriday of the semester, Clayton Collins, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE, a PhD student and UTMB School of Nursing alum who earned both his BSN and MSN here. Read more: facebook.com/utmbson

Congratulations, Dr. Hodgkins!

Staff Spotlight! We are proud to recognize Minal Sonawane, Graduate Assistant in the School of Nursing RISE Center, for receiving the Jason E. Perlman Memorial Fund scholarship, generously supported by Mrs. Rose Ann Levitt. Read more: facebook.com/utmbson

Take a look back at our Fall 2025 BSN Poster Seminar! In November, our 4th semester BSN students, now proud Dec. 2025 graduates, presented their Evidence Based Projects in a professional poster session modeled after scientific meetings. Read more: facebook.com/utmbson

#UTMBSONFeatureFriday This week, we’re featuring Mia Gallardo, a fourth semester BSN Traditional student, as she shares the most rewarding experience of her nursing education so far. Read more: facebook.com/utmbson

Thank you to @culturemap for featuring the UTMB School of Nursing in its coverage of the U.S. News & World Report online program rankings. We’re proud to be part of such a strong higher-education community here in the Houston area!

We are proud to share that the UTMB School of Nursing is ranked #1 in Texas and #19 in the nation among online graduate nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report! Read full article: utmb.us/f2b

Welcome back to #UTMBSONFeatureFriday! Ever wonder what stands out most to our students during their time at UTMB SON? This week, we are featuring Marisa Koshy as she shares her favorite part of the experience so far. Read here: facebook.com/utmbson

Happy CRNA Week! We’re proud to celebrate our CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia students, and the dedicated faculty who guide and support this incredible program. Your skill, calm professionalism, and dedication make a difference every single day. Thank you!

The UTMB School of Nursing is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sheba Luke as Interim Graduate Department Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Luke on this appointment!