News from Cizik School of Nursing

Markeda Wade proudly calls herself a “word nerd,” and faculty at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston benefit daily from her love of language.

Grecia D. Zamora has worked in mental health ever since she became a registered nurse, and the Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Fellowship she recently completed nudged her career path toward working with youth.

Abbey Kaler, MS, APRN, FNP-C, and Fiona Smith, MS, BSN, RN, were recently recognized for their leadership in the fields of oncology nursing and stroke prevention.

Dean Emerita Patricia Starck, DSN, RN, FAAN, and alumna Margaret Moss, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, were among 13 people honored by Nurses With Global Impact, Inc., during the International Nurses Day event at the United Nations.

“The universe will be very grateful for all the hearts you touch in so many ways.
– Marilynn Malerba, DNP, MPA, U.S. Treasurer

National Institute of Nursing Research Director Shannon N. Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, delivered the keynote address.