School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized for their service and excellence
2023 Top 2% of Scientists Scopus
Jacqueline McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, vice dean of faculty excellence, was recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on Scopus citation metrics. Esteemed for her research contributions advancing neonatal health care, McGrath has demonstrated exceptional leadership and scholarly excellence and continues to shape the future of nursing through mentorship and funded collaborations.
American Academy of Nursing, National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education and Palliative Care Nursing Fellow
Megan P. Lippe, PhD, RN, ANEF, FPCN, FAAN, associate professor, was granted fellowship into three esteemed organizations: the American Academy of Nursing, National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education and Palliative Care Nursing. Lippe’s multifaceted expertise and dedication to advancing nursing education and palliative care have garnered distinction within the profession throughout 2023 and into 2024.
Leaders and Legends of Nursing Texas Nurses Association
Kathleen R. Stevens, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, professor, was named among the 2024 Leaders and Legends of Nursing honorees by the Texas Nurses Association, recognizing exemplary leadership and contributions to the nursing profession. Stevens’ volunteer service to the association was recognized for significantly contributing to the association and health transformation locally, statewide and nationally.
San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor emeritus, was a San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame 2024 inductee in the health professions category. The honor celebrates outstanding women who have contributed substantially to San Antonio or Bexar County and have demonstrated their support of other women.
Service Member Patriot Award Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Mark Soucy, PhD, RN, PMHNP, FAANP, associate professor/clinical, was honored with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s Service Member Patriot Award for exemplary support of military personnel. Soucy was recognized for his dedication to accommodating a Doctor of Nursing Practice student’s reservist duty while maintaining excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Presidential Award for Staff Individual Excellence UT Health San Antonio
Angela M. Watts, PhD, director for student success, received a 2024 Presidential Award for Staff Individual Excellence. The award is given to recognize staff members who have made noteworthy and distinctive contributions to the health science center by serving its missions of education, research, patient care and community engagement and demonstrating agility, collaboration and innovation.
