Tribute Magazine
2017 issue
Leading the Charge for Change
Alumna Wren Deavers, D.N.P., APRN, CPNP-PC, used knowledge gained from her D.N.P. courses to improve the treatment of children with asthma in rural Texas.
The Road Less Travelled
Victoria M. Flores, who received her B.S.N. in 2013 from the School of Nursing, found her perfect match in a non-traditional nursing role with a biotech company in San Francisco.
Breaking Barriers
Moonju Lee, Ph.D., M.SN., RN, has dedicated her research to understanding why Korean Americans have high incidences of colorectal cancer, but some of the lowest rates of cancer screening.
Fulfilling Her Mother’s Prophecy
Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, grew up the child of a migrant worker, but her mother knew she was destined to be a nurse.
Surpassing a Childhood Goal
Alumna Patricia A. Patrician, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, always wanted to be a nurse. After 26 years in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, she continues today to fulfill her childhood dream.
A Perfect Partnership
Students, hospitals and patients are benefiting from a new internship between the School of Nursing and the Methodist Healthcare System.
Transforming Health Care Through Advanced Nursing Science
The School of Nursing offers two doctoral degrees that are preparing nurse leaders to champion systemic changes in health care.
Advancing Veterans’ Health Care
Assistant Professor Vicky Dittmar, M.S.N., Class of 2001, and husband Dale Dittmar chose to honor their fathers' military service by establishing the Dale and Victoria Dittmar Nursing Endowment.
School of Nursing Hires Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Diversity
Savitri Singh-Carlson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, has joined the School of Nursing as vice dean for faculty affairs and diversity.
Nursing Students Participate in National Policy Summit
Four students from the School of Nursing participated in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Student Policy Summit in March in Washington, D.C.
SUNRISE: Mentoring Program Unveils New Career Path to Student
By participating in the SUNRISE program, Cristina Cruz was introduced to the world of research and nursing. This unique experience has led her to setting her sights on attaining her Ph.D. in nursing research.