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Continuing Professional Development

Nurses never stop learning. The Continuing Professional Development program at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston offers enriching, engaging courses and webinars that help nurses at all levels grow their knowledge, skill, and competencies while meeting licensure requirements.

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Caring at the Crossroads:
End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Training

Join us April 3-4, 2025, and earn up to 13 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development. Through discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to improve care for patients and families at the crossroads of life and death. Learn more and register.

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New! Foundations in Nursing Leadership

This intensive, two-day program supports the academic objectives of fostering effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Learn more about this program offered by the Debbie Adams Leadership Academy, and register for an upcoming course.

Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Series

Advanced Practice Providers: Get the details about Cizik School of Nursing’s self-paced, online educational series to prepare for certification.

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Continuing Professional Development Providers


Accredited Provider Program Director:

Vaunette P. Fay, PhD, RNC, FNP, GNP
Nurse Planner

 

Nurse Planners:

Karla M. Abela PhD, RN, CCRN-K, CPN
Associate Professor
Director, Continuing Professional Development

Nancy M. Crider, DrPH, RN
Assistant Professor
Department of Graduate Studies

Deborah L. McCrea, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CNS, CEN, CFRN, EMT-P
Assistant Professor
Department of Graduate Studies

Francine K. Snow, DrPH, MSN, RN, CNE, NPD-BC
Assistant Professor
Department of Graduate Studies

Ladawna Goering, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, ADM
Assistant Professor
Department of Graduate Studies

Carole L. Mackavey, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
Department of Graduate Studies

Cavishia Roberson
Program Manager
Faculty Development

Advisory Council 2022-2023


Kelly J. Brassil, PhD, RN, FAAN
Lead Care manager
MDAnderson Nursing Services
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Jessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Office of Faculty Development

Pat Hercules, RN, MS, NPD-BC
Community Member

Madelene Ottosen, PhD, MSN
Assistant Professor
Department of Research

Elda G. Ramirez, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FAEN
Director, Emergency Trauma NP Track
Co-Director, Center for InterProfessional Collaboration
Professor
Department of Graduate Studies


Learn how to provide contact hours through Cizik School of Nursing.