Message from the Dean

 
The Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences just finished a very successful academic year with several milestones achieved.
Congratulations on another successful academic year in 2008-2009.
 
Our new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree graduated its first class this spring with 23 graduates. TCU is one of only a few universities in Texas who offer the degree, and the only university that admits all four advanced practice nursing roles (Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse Midwife) in our program. Nurses prepared with a DNP are equipped to provide clinical leadership in practice at the highest level. With the urgent, growing demand to reform the US health care system, DNP graduates will be leaders in finding innovative solutions to promote access, safety, and quality in health care.
 
Across the College our students have been active in initiating, organizing, and providing services for others such as children with cochlear implants, widows of American servicemen, communities preparing for disasters, and a school district needing safe routes for walking and biking for its children and youth. Our students’ depth of enthusiasm and care for others is alive and thriving and making a difference.
 
The Harris College 6th annual research symposium featured  exciting undergraduate and graduate research projects focused on a variety of important topics. Six undergraduate and two graduate posters were selected and recognized as winners of the outstanding poster award. Thanks to all the faculty advisors, faculty judges, and students who participated in making the day a great success.
 
I know you will enjoy reading all about the events and happenings in the Harris College. Our students, faculty, and alumni are making a difference!
 

Please send us your news, s.hudson@tcu.edu, and we will include it in the next edition of Harris College eNews. If you are on campus please stop by for a visit or feel free to email me, p.burns@tcu.edu. I am always happy to share our work and the differences we are making!

Paulette Burns, RN, Ph.D.
Dean, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Texas Christian University