College of Nursing

Administrative Officers

Dean – Leann Horsley, PHD, RN, CHSE, CNE 

Executive Associate Dean – Lisa Haddad, PhD, RN 

Chief of Staff – James Batchelder, EdD, MBA 

Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Education – Matthew Sorenson, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN 

Associate Dean for Clinical and Outreach Affairs – Nicole Peters Kroll, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC  

Interim Associate Dean for Research – Vacant 

Associate Dean for Finance – Vacant 

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education, Bryan/College Station – Angela Mulcahy-Spence, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CHSE 

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education, Round Rock – Matt F. Hoffman, DNP, APRN, FNP-C 

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education, McAllen – Vacant 

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs – Todd Stricherz, MS 

General Statement

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree provides the educational and experiential base for entry-level professional nursing practice and provides the platform on which to build a career through graduate-level study for roles such as advanced practice registered nurse (nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist), as well as a career in nursing administration, research, and nursing education. 

The education of today’s nurses transcends the traditional areas, such as chemistry and anatomy, to enable a deeper understanding of health promotion, disease prevention, screening, genetic counseling, and immunization. BSN education provides nurses with an understanding of how health problems may have a social cause, often referred to as the social determinants of health, such as poverty and environmental contamination, as well as provide insight into human psychology, behavior, cultural mores, and values. 

The transformation of today’s healthcare system offers unlimited opportunities for nurses as care in urban and rural settings becomes more accessible. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of RNs will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2026, due largely to growing demand in settings such as hospitals, community health centers, home care, and long-term care. The increased complexity of health problems and the move toward community-based care require highly educated and well-prepared nurses at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. It is an exciting era in nursing, one that holds exceptional promise for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Locations

Bryan/College Station Campus
8447 John Sharp Parkway
Bryan, TX 77807-3260
(979) 436-0110

Round Rock Location
3950 North A. W. Grimes Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 341-4200

McAllen Location
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

Anderson, Ashley, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2017

Authement, Renae S, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Loyola University, 2015

Baliang, Melody, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Grand Canyon University, 2022

Barnes, Glenn, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Texas Tech University, 2019

Becka, Matt, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University, 2019

Becker, Kristin, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center at El Paso, 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

Bolin, Jane L, Senior Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 2002

Briscoe, Kristy, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2016

Brister-Antley, Cendy, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Nevada, Reno, 2017

Buchmann, Marisa, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2018

Burger, Stephanie, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2022

Carter, Courtney, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2016

Charles, Laurie A, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
MSN, Western Governor's University, 2015

Clark, Valerie, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
PHD, Fielding Graduate University, 2021

Clements, Paul, Clinical Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 2000

Deming, Kimberly, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2022

Dominguez, Amanda, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
BSN, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2010

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

Frye, Nicole Marie, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Concordia University Texas, 2020

Fuller, Lisa, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Medical Branch, 2013

Gary, Jodie C, Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Tyler, 2012

Germaine, Ashley Nicole, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
BSN, Texas A&M University, 2017

Greenwood, Wendy, Clinical Assistant 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

Hamilton, Victoria Ann, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2020

Helmke, Lacey, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2021

Hepfer, Katie L, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Iowa, 2016

Hernandez, Eddie, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M Univerisity, 2022

Hoffman, Matt F, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Iowa, 2016

Holton, Sara, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2022

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

Johnson, Elaina, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas at Arlington, 2021

Jordan, Bethany L, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas at Arlington, 2021

Kleypas, Holly Ann, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018

Knapp, Ashlee, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2024

Kroll, Nicole L. Peters, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Tyler, 2012

LaPaglia, Brandy, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Lamar University, 2021

Lara, Jose, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas at Arlington, 2022

Marklund, Leroy, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Alabama, 2015

Mauldin, Betsy L, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2021

Maxa, Tara Nicole, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2021

McKee, Susan J, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2019

Michael, Meg, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2023

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
MSN, University of Texas-Tyler, 2017

Monks, Samantha, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
BSN, Texas A&M University, 2019

Mulcahy-Spence, Angela M, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas at Tyler, 2018

Nguyen Reeves, Oanh, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Arlington, 2021

OBriant, Deborah L, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, Vanderbilt University, 2020

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

Perez, Cayla, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, 2017

Pigg, Elizabeth, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2023

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 Renee, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, Texas A&M University, 2024

Rice, Judith, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Tennessee HSC, 2012

Richter, Katy, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2021

Roch, Geneva, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2022

Rosen, Chelsey L, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2023

Ross, Allison, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2021

Schutz, Alyssa, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2018

Seaback, Wanda F, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MNU, Texas Women's University, 2005

Simmons, Sara, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Western Governors University, 2022

Slaton, Mary, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Walden University, 2014

Sorenson, Matthew, Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, Loyola University, 2002

Speights, Mary, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas Woman's University, Denton, 2022

St. Germain, Deborah Lynn, Lecturer
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Tennessee, 2008

Stratton, Eric, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas at Austin, 2010

Thomas, Karen, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Health Science Houston, 2013

Torbic, Kristin, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Troy University, 2022

Van, Suzanne M, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas at El Paso, 2014

Vargas, Sylvia, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2021

Vela, Carmen G, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, American Sentinel University, 2018

Villalon-Arriaga, Lorena, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2021

Webb, Elaine, Clinical Instructor
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2018

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