Tribute Magazine
2021 issue
Dean’s Message
A message from Eileen T. Breslin, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio.
Undergraduate Student Shares Research at Capitol
At the Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Texas Capitol in February 2021, Arielle "Ari" Chinea discussed her research on the relationship between loneliness and health behaviors among spousal caregivers of individuals with dementia.
Kyungeh An, PhD, Joins School of Nursing as PhD Program Director
Kyungeh An, PhD, RN, FAHA, joined the School of Nursing as a tenured professor and the new director of the PhD Program. She will continue her research on biobehavioral mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors.
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, Retires from School of Nursing
After 26 years of service to the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio, Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN, is recognized nationally as a leader of cultural diversity and inclusion.
Catherine White, MSN, Retires from Academic Career after 12 Years
Catherine White, MSN, RN, assistant professor/clinical in the School of Nursing, retired with 12 years of service. Her primary educational focus was undergraduate clinical teaching.
Nursing Faculty Named Among Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas
Six faculty members from the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio were among the Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas 2020 by the San Antonio Nursing Consortium.
Four Nursing Faculty Members Named Outstanding Nurses for 2020-2021
Four faculty member from the School of Nursing were honored by the Texas Nurses Association and Texas Nurses Foundation as outstanding nurses for The International Year of the Nurse for 2020 – 2021.
Heidi J. Worabo, DNP, Awarded 2021 Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence
Heidi J. Worabo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, associate professor/clinical at the School of Nursing, received the 2021 Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence for efforts in academics during the pandemic.
Azizeh Sowan, PhD, RN, Named Fellow of American Academy of Nurses
Azizeh Sowan, PhD, RN, MSN, MSDA, MBA, FAAN, associate professor in the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio, became a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses in 2020.
Cindy Sickora, DNP, RN, Receives 2021 Presidential Award in Clinical Excellence
Cindy Sickora, DNP, RN, vice dean of practice and engagement for the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio, was awarded a 2021 Presidential Award in Clinical Excellence.
Kenneth P. Miller, PhD, RN, Promoted to Assistant Dean for Ambulatory Clinical Services
Kenneth P. Miller, PhD, RN, CFNP, FAAN, FAANP, was promoted to assistant dean for ambulatory clinical services for the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio.