College of Nursing

Administrative Officers

Dean - Leann Horsley, PhD, MBA, RN, CHSE, CNE

Executive Associate Dean – Lisa Haddad, PhD, MSHCA, RN

Chief of Administration Officer – James Batchelder, EdD, MBA

Interim Associate Dean for Research – Vacant

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs – Todd Stricherz, MS

General Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree equips students with the educational foundation and clinical experience needed for entry-level professional nursing, while also providing a platform for advanced roles in practice, administration, research and education. BSN programs now go beyond traditional sciences to cover health promotion, disease prevention, screening, genetic counseling and immunization, as well as the impact of social drivers of health such as poverty and environmental contamination, and insights into human psychology, behavior and culture. With the ongoing transformation of the healthcare system and expanding care opportunities across urban and rural communities, the demand for highly educated nurses is growing rapidly, making this an exciting time for students pursuing a BSN and opening doors to exceptional career prospects. 

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

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

Baliang, Melody, Clinical Faculty
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, Clinical Faculty
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

Briscoe, Kristy, Clinical Faculty
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, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2018

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

Cornstubble, Sheree Verrena, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
BSN, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2022

Deming, Kimberly, Clinical Faculty
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, 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

Germaine, Ashley Nicole, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2024

Gonzales, Betty, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas Health Science Houston, 2009

Gonzalez, Lucero, Lecturer
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2021

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

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, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M Univerisity, 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

Imperial, Joanna Schnupp, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
DNP, University of Texas at Tyler, 2024

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

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

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

Knapp, Ashlee Taylor, Lecturer
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
DNP, Texas A&M Univerisity, 2024

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

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

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

Michael, Meg, Clinical Faculty
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
PHD, University of Texas - Tyler, 2025

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, Clinical Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, University of Texas Arlington, 2021

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 Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University, 2023

Pittman, Alison F, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
PHD, University of Texas - Tyler, 2017

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

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

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

Robin, Adrien, Research Assistant Professor
College of Nursing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Germain, Deborah Lynn, Clinical Faculty
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, Clinical Faculty
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 Associate 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 Faculty
College of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M 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