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Mom unfazed by new country, language in earning PhD
12/2/21
It has been a long journey from her home in a rural village in India to the urban sprawl of Houston — not to mention the challenge of learning a new language and figuring out modern conveniences — but mother of three Anila Simon has endured plenty, and soon she will receive a PhD in nursing science.
Nursing and JHG open academic support center
10/5/21
The Johanniter Humanitarian Group (JHG) of Texas partnered with Mike A. Myers and the Mike A. Myers Foundation to launch the Myers – JHG Tutoring and Academic Support Center in addition to funding 10 Texas Nursing Scholars.
Dallas nursing students win volunteer award
9/14/21
Dallas nursing students in the community health course have won the 2021 Tom Black Volunteer of the Year award from the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). The award is one of the organization’s highest honors.
Schultz named to Child Neurology Foundation board
9/3/21
Rebecca Schultz, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing in Houston, has been elected to the Child Neurology Foundation Board of Directors for 2021-2024. Her term officially begins Oct. 1. The foundation’s mission is to serve as a collaborative center of education, resources, and support for children and their families living with neurologic conditions, and facilitate connection with medical professionals who care for them.
Intimate partner violence research has special meaning for Houston nurse
9/1/21
Angeles Nava, PhD, knows from personal experience the mental anguish a person can suffer when they are in an abusive, violent relationship. She saw the emotional and physical toll it took on one of her sisters years ago.