New Dean
Leading with service and compassion
Effective Sept. 1, 2020, Dr. Diane Santa Maria became the fifth dean in the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth’s 48-year history.
Meeting the Clinical Challenge
Expanded Sim Lab, dedicated preceptors
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth's preceptors and newly expanded Simulation and Clinical Performance Laboratory provide hands-on experiences for future nurses.
Cizik Nursing by the Numbers
Demonstrating excellence
Cizik School of Nursing's key metrics include increases in our already impressive first-time NCLEX pass rates.
Emergency Nursing
Houston ED nurses face a new kind of challenge
Emergency nurses mask up to treat patients on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outreach amid isolation
Ombudsmen advocate for long-term care residents
Dedicated staff and volunteers advocate for residents of long-term care facilities, even while COVID-19 limits access.
COVID-19 testing
Nurse-led clinic takes the lead
Cizik School of Nursing’s nurse-led clinic, UT Health Services, tests employees of the university's six schools and several local companies.
COVID-19 contributions
Donors step up for students
From face masks to fajitas, Cizik School of Nursing donors give generously.
Diverse Opportunities
In health care careers
The Summer Health Professions Education Program led recent Cizik School of Nursing graduate Ellaine Tee, RN, to discover her career path.
A mother's gratitude
"That's what nurses do"
Sheri Henriksen’s experience with PARTNERS and Cizik School of Nursing has brought friendships and a platform to speak about the importance of nurses.
PARTNERS like no other
Supporting education, research, and students
The PARTNERS organization raises funds for student scholarships and faculty research grants.
Accomplished Alumni
DNP graduate leads with data
Elizabeth Cantu Adamson, DNP, RN, was the first Cizik School of Nursing student to receive a DNP degree with a specialization in informatics.
BSN to DNP
Adult/gerontology care tracks added
Top-rated program expands its specialization offerings in 2020.
PhD Scholarship
Ewoh receives first Jane and Robert Cizik PhD Scholarship
Full-time scholarship enables outstanding future nurse scientist to devote three years to innovative health care research.
Celebrating online
Pomp and unusual circumstance
More than 4,300 people viewed Cizik School of Nursing's virtual commencement in May 2020
Symptom Science
Firsts in Nursing Research
Drs. Crane and Whisenant break ground with grants for developing systems to monitor and manage cancer symptoms.
Smart Apartment
Aging in place
Seed grants jump-start interdisciplinary research of technology to enable older adults to remain in their own homes.
Safe Space
Workplace violence grants
Cizik School of Nursing faculty will develop virtual reality simulations to train nurses and support staff.
Outstanding Educators
2020 McGovern Awards
Dr. Hildreth Eloi and Dr. Matthew Lewis received prestigious awards made possible by an endowment from the John P. McGovern Foundation.
Hellos and farewells
New and retiring faculty
In 2020, Cizik School of Nursing celebrated the careers of our retiring faculty and welcomed several new educators.
Faculty Fellows
Rozmus, Ahn, and McEwen honored in 2020
Prestigious health care academies honored Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth faculty members in 2020.