College of Nursing
Administrative Officers
Dean - Leann Horsley, PhD, MBA, RN, CHSE, CNE
Executive Associate Dean- Lisa Haddad, PhD, MSHCA, RN
Chief Administrative Officer - James Batchelder, EdD, MBA
Interim Associate Dean for Research - Vacant
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs - Todd Stricherz, MS
General Statement
The College of Nursing’s graduate and professional programs prepare registered nurses to advance the delivery and transformation of health care systems by fostering expertise in advanced clinical practice, leadership, population health management, and evidence-based care. Building upon the foundation of RN licensure, graduate education equips nurses for influential roles in health care delivery, policy development, education, administration, and specialty practice, including advanced practice registered nurse and nursing executive positions. Through rigorous clinical training, leadership development, scholarly inquiry, and the integration of emerging technologies, students develop the skills needed to address complex health challenges, expand access to care, and shape health policy at multiple levels. Committed to addressing the nursing shortage in Texas, the College emphasizes innovation and high-quality education, preparing graduate nurses to lead meaningful change, promote quality and safety, and bring evidence-based solutions to health care locally and globally.
Locations
Bryan/College Station
8447 John Sharp Parkway
Bryan, TX 77807-3260
979-436-0110
Round Rock
3950 North A. W. Grimes Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665
512-341-4200
McAllen
6200 Tres Lagos Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78504
956-271-1317
Lufkin Advising Location
Angelina College Health Careers Building, Room H110
3500 South 1st Street
Lufkin, TX 75904
936-633-3293
Amidon, Brayton J, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Arizona, 2024
Barnes, Glenn, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Texas Tech University, 2019
Becka, Matt, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University, 2019
Belcik, Kim, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 2011
Bloom, Rosaleen Duggan, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Utah, 2017
Brister-Antley, Cendy, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Nevada, Reno, 2017
Carter, Courtney, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 2025
Charles, Laurie A, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of St. Thomas, 2025
Clark, Valerie, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
PHD, Fielding Graduate University, 2021
Clements, Paul, Clinical Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 2000
Dormire, Sharon L, Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Florida, 1992
Fahrenwald, Nancy Lynn, Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2002
Fuller, Lisa, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2025
Gary, Jodie C, Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Tyler, 2012
Gonzales, Betty, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas Health Science Houston, 2009
Greenwood, Wendy, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Old Dominion University, 2022
Grigsby, Sonya, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas at Tyler, 2020
Haddad, Lisa, Clinical Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2013
Hepfer, Katie L, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Iowa, 2016
Horsley, Leann, Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Kansas, 2012
Huang, Ya-Ching Amanda, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Hudson-Gallogly, Kim, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Georgia, 2011
Imperial, Joanna Schnupp, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas at Tyler, 2024
Kroll, Nicole L. Peters, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Tyler, 2012
Lara, Jose, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas at Arlington, 2022
MacKay, Lyndsay, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Calgary, 2019
Marklund, Leroy, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Alabama, 2015
DNP, University of Alabama Birmingham, 2015
Mauldin, Betsy L, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2021
McKee, Susan J, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2019
Miller, Renee, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Murray State University, 2017
Mitchell, Stacey A, Clinical Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2006
Moffitt, Cassie, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas - Tyler, 2025
Mulcahy-Spence, Angela M, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Tyler, 2018
Olenick, Maria, Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, Widener University, 2012
Olmos, Brenda, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, 2023
Page, Robin L, Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas, 2006
Pittman, Alison F, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas - Tyler, 2017
Pullium, Cherrie L, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Alabama, 2018
Ramirez, Miranda, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Texas A&M University, 2024
Reeves, Jennifer, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas at Austin, 2023
Rice, Judith, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Tennessee HSC, 2012
Rosen, Chelsey L, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2023
Sorenson, Matthew, Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, Loyola University, 2002
St. Germain, Deborah Lynn, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Tennessee, 2008
Vargas, Sylvia, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2021
Vela, Carmen G, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, American Sentinel University, 2018
Whalen, Elise, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas Health Science Houston, 2023
Williams, Michael, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Baylor University, 2023
Wilson, Kelly L, Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2004
Yearty, Bethany, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, William Carey University, 2022