Texas A&M College of Nursing

06/05/2026

Last month, we celebrated our spring 2026 student award winners at our Recognition Ceremony, where students were honored across a range of categories for their achievements throughout the program.

Congratulations to our award recipients! 🎊

Sandy Eastepp – Advancing the Profession
Gabriel Kastner – Dean’s Excellence
Lauren King – W.F. (Boy) and Johnnie Hasskarl Humanism in Nursing
Miguel Leal – Emerging Professional & DAISY in Training
Kelsey Polasek – Community Service Champion
Brandy Swafford – Outstanding Graduate Student
Mackenna Zeller – DAISY in Training

05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Executive Associate Dean and Interim Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Nursing Education Dr. Lisa Haddad on becoming a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM)!

This recognition reflects her training, experience and dedication to wilderness medicine. Dr. Haddad will officially receive her fellowship certificate and medallion this July at the Wilderness Medicine Society Summer Conference in Asheville, North Carolina.

Congratulations, Dr. Haddad!

05/23/2026

Meet our 2026 Outstanding Former Student: Mason Sterling '25 👨‍⚕️

Now an emergency room nurse at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas near his hometown of Orange, Mason graduated magna cm laude and studied at the College of Nursing’s site in Round Rock in the second-degree BSN program, where he served as a student ambassador and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau and the Student Nurses Critical Care Organization.

According to one of Sterling’s nominators: “He modeled professionalism, critical thinking and collaboration, becoming the kind of role model who inspires students to persevere and excel. His impact was deeply felt by faculty and students alike, and his contributions will continue to influence the culture of our program long after his graduation. He embodies the values of our profession, and his actions reflect great credit upon himself, the nursing program and the future of nursing education.”

Mason, pictured with Dean Dr. Leann Horsley, was honored at our annual Scholarship Appreciation Reception last month.

05/22/2026

More great advice from Dr. Glenn Barnes ⤵️

FacebookTweet As schools empty and wildflowers bloom, families are flocking to national parks in record numbers and participation in outdoor activities is on the rise. But as the crowds of outdoor enthusiasts surge this summer, so do the risks. Glenn Barnes, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NHDP-BC, FWEM, FAWM—for...

05/15/2026

Earlier this week, the College of Nursing and partners at Workforce Solutions and the Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation celebrated a $150,000 Texas Industry Partnership (TIP) Grant that will help support nursing students and faculty at our McAllen site.

Read more 🔗: https://bit.ly/3ReJ63Y

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

National Nurses Week spotlight:
Celebrate nurses with Lucero Gonzales, a lecturer in the traditional BSN program at our delivery site at the Texas A&M University-Higher Education Center at McAllen.

05/10/2026

National Nurses Week spotlight:
Get to know Kasey Batrez, a nurse home visitor with Nurse-Family Partnership at Texas A&M.

05/09/2026

National Nurses Week spotlight:
Introducing Dr. Brayton Amidon, an assistant professor and nurse scientist.