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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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Debbie Adams Leadership Academy

The Debbie Adams Leadership Academy prepares nurses to lead with courses that focus on fostering effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Get the details about the Foundation in Nursing Leadership and Advancing Transformational Nursing Leadership courses.

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:

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

Nurse Planners:

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
MD Anderson Nursing Services
MD Anderson Cancer Center

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

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