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Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston Assistant Professor Mitzy Kobeissi, DNP, FNP-C, wants to develop a triage algorithm to help health care providers determine whether virtual visits are appropriate for specific patients. A recently published paper she co-authored with Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Susan Ruppert, PhD, FNP-C, ANP-BC, FAAN, lists considerations and best practices to help avoid underestimating the severity of illness in remote patients.

Navy Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick, MSN, ENP, credits Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston with preparing him to advance through the ranks to lead both military and civilian operations at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton in Washington state.

Susan Ruppert, PhD, FNP-C, FAAN, served on the task force that helped the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN) develop the new core competencies for professional nursing education. Now she will continue to lead as a member of the inaugural AACN Essentials Implementation Steering Committee. Professor Ruppert is associate dean for graduate studies at Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Carina Katigbak, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA, brings experience with cardiovascular disease, gerontology, and at-risk immigrant groups as she joins Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston as an associate professor in the Department of Research.

Seven Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Pacesetter Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students recently completed the Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) East Scholars program to help rural and underserved populations.