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.
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.
Continuing Professional Development Providers
Accredited Provider Program Director:
Karla M. Abela PhD, RN, CCRN-K, CPN
Associate Professor
Director, Continuing Professional Development
Nurse Planners:
Vaunette P. Fay, PhD, RNC, FNP, GNP
Professor
Department of Graduate Studies
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
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