The COVID-19 class
Nursing students adapt during pandemic
Meet a group of Pacesetter BSN students who did not let a pandemic stop them from completing their studies to become nurses.
Strength, resilience, and innovation
Acute care nursing during the pandemic
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth alumni, students, and faculty serve on the front lines – and at the center – of the pandemic.
Stroke care disrupted
Nurse scientists research pandemic’s effects
Beauchamp studies data from hospital admissions; Aggarwal looks at in-patient rehabilitation.
The Big Picture
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic families
Associate Professor Daphne Hernandez, PhD, is studying the disproportionate affects COVID-19 has had on Hispanic immigrant families.
The ticking tenure clock
Pandemic’s effects on nurse educators’ careers
COVID-19 disrupted career progression for nursing faculty, with women and people of color, says Assistant Professor Sabrina Pickens, PhD, GNP-BC, ANP-BC.
Crane receives NIH funding
Supports ongoing pediatric cancer symptom research
A new grant will help Assistant Professor Stacey Crane, PhD, RN, develop a web-based interface to make it easier to report kids' symptoms.
Many Faces. One Mission.
UTHealth launches campaign with transformational gift
Funding priorities for nursing include student and faculty support, research, the Simulation and Clinical Performance Lab, and the Ambassador Program.
Vaccinating the underserved
Deployment sends Arellano to New York
A DMAT deployment sent Assistant Professor Daniel Arellano, PhD, RN, to a small community center to administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Teaching healthy habits
Learning about special patients
Students work with populations with developmental and learning differences at the Monarch School and Institute.
Piper Professor
Ruppert receives prestigious award
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Susan D. Ruppert, PhD, RN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, is first Cizik School of Nursing faculty member to receive statewide honor.
New Assistant Dean: Jessica Hartos
Hartos leads Education and Assessment
Jessica Hartos, PhD, joined Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston as the new Assistant Dean for Education and Assessment effective March 1, 2021.
Spanish stroke awareness
Researchers propose early recognition
Nursing leads research and development of award-winning Spanish-language acronym for awareness of stroke signs and symptoms.
Diabetic foot care
Ju pilots telehealth program
Assistant Professor Hsiao-Hui “Joyce” Ju, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, studies new approach to teaching patients with diabetes about daily foot care.
Faculty Highlights
Honors, Awards, and Career Milestones
Congratulations to our esteemed faculty members who have recently received awards and achieved career milestones