Dr. Rashmi Prasla Momin is an Assistant Professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, where she integrates her clinical expertise as a Family Nurse Practitioner with her dedication to advancing nursing education. With over 13 years of experience managing chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Dr. Momin is the founder of Vital Telecare, a telehealth practice committed to improving healthcare access for underserved and uninsured populations in Texas.

Dr. Momin earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from UTHealth Houston, where she was honored with the Faculty Award for Excellence in recognition of her outstanding contributions. Her scholarly work emphasizes Telehealth and Chronic Disease Management, with publications in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR). She has presented her research nationally and internationally, including a podium presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Conference in 2024. Currently, she is collaborating on a Systematic Review and a research manuscript exploring the optimal use of telehealth for managing patients with HIV, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and innovation.

As a course lead for didactic and lab courses, Dr. Momin has implemented competency-based teaching strategies, such as virtual case-based simulations and interactive learning, to equip nurse practitioner students with critical thinking and practical skills. Her work is closely aligned with AACN and NONPF competencies, ensuring students are prepared to meet the demands of modern healthcare.

In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Momin serves on the Faculty Life Council, where she contributes to faculty development initiatives. She also mentors DNP students, guiding them in Quality Improvement projects that address real-world healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Momin’s focus on education, scholarship, and service highlights her efforts to support the growth of the nursing profession and prepare future nurse practitioners for evolving healthcare needs.