Dr. Kristin Ownby holds the academic rank of associate professor of clinical nursing in the Department of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Ownby has a BSN from Vanderbilt University, MSN in adult oncology from The University of Alabama -Birmingham, MPH in health education from Tulane University, and PhD from Texas Woman’s University in Houston. She maintains certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Oncology nurse, and Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care nurse. Dr. Ownby also has a post-master’s certificate in palliative care and hospice nursing from Ursuline University. Dr. Ownby’s clinical background is oncology, HIV/AIDS, hospice and palliative care, and nursing education. She teaches in the Pacesetter program, coordinating the Pharmacology and Medical-Surgical nursing courses. Dr. Ownby is the author of several peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She has received several training grants exploring the use of preceptorship in nursing education. She has been honored by receiving several awards including the McGovern Outstanding Faculty Award and Outstanding Houston Nurse award from Texas Nurses Association District 9.