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Collage of images from Harris College Nursing through the years, from the 1950s to 2020s

TCU Nursing Celebrates 80 Years: Reflecting on the Past, Leading into the Future

This year marks eight decades of nursing at Texas Christian University’s Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, celebrating the past and historic moments in the college and the future of nursing.

Student at hooding ceremony with faculty members.
Harris College / Harris Stories / Nurse Anesthesia

Bright Futures, Healing Hands: Celebrating TCU Nurse Anesthesia's 2024 Cohort

Posted on Dec. 17, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

The 2024 TCU Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) graduates celebrated their achievements this past weekend with hooding and commencement ceremonies before starting their next chapter.

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Benefits of PLAY
Harris Stories / Harris College / Kinesiology / Research

Unstructured Play and Its Impact on Child Development: Exploring Limb Imbalances, Injury Prevention, and Resilience in Elementary School Children

Posted on Dec. 12, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

Kinesiology Master’s student, Lauren Wagner, evaluates the LiiNK Project’s impact on physical imbalances in elementary schools. Researching play’s impact on childhood development sheds light on the emotional and physical benefits of unstructured play in school curricula.

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The Future of Nursing Education
Harris Stories / Nursing / Harris College

The Future of Nursing Education: How TCU's DNP-to-Ph.D. in Nursing Bridge Program Prepares Leaders to Shape Tomorrow's Health Care

Posted on Dec. 12, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

By developing nurse educators who are prepared to lead, TCU is not only addressing the current nursing shortage but also ensuring that healthcare education—and by extension, patient care—remains robust and forward-thinking.

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Bridging the Gap: How TCU's DNP-Ph.D. in Nursing Program is Solving the Nurse Educator Shortage
Harris Stories / Harris College / Nursing

Bridging the Gap: How TCU's DNP-Ph.D. in Nursing Program is Solving the Nurse Educator Shortage

Posted on Dec. 04, 2024, by Clare Moorman-Wolfe

The nurse educator shortage in Texas is a pressing issue that threatens the future of health care in the state. However, programs like TCU’s DNP-Ph.D. bridge offer a solution by preparing advanced practice nurses to transition into educator and leadership roles.

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Students engaging at the annual Interprofessional Student Mixer at TCU
Harris College / Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

Interprofessional Student Mixer Fosters Unity and Empowerment

Posted on Mar. 21, 2024, by Liliana Green

This annual event brings together students from Harris College and pre-health majors in TCU’s College of Science & Engineering, providing them with an opportunity to network, build community and leave empowered as future health care professionals.

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first gen cap
Harris College / Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

Celebrating Our First-Gen Students

Posted on Nov. 06, 2023, by Liliana Green

TCU has been supporting first-generation college students through its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) since 1997. Some of Harris College’s First-Gen students share encouragement and advice to others navigating their First-Gen journey.

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Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., presents a lecture to a room full of students
Harris College

Effective Teams Lead to Improved Health Care Outcomes

Posted on Oct. 19, 2023, by Liliana Green

During the 2023 Premier Green Honors Chair lecture, Eduardo Salas, Ph.D. expresses that effective teams require defined goals and purpose; role clarity, timely and efficient communication; and a supportive leader set the foundation for effective teamwork.

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Albanese family at the Amon G. Carter Stadium
Athletic Training / Kinesiology / Harris College

One Family's Heart for Harris College

Posted on Sep. 25, 2023, by Liliana Green

Harris College has a vision to transform global health. Our team of dedicated students, faculty, and staff realize this vision with the help of supporters like the Albanese family from San Jose, California.

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Premier Green Honors Chair, Eduardo Salas, Ph.D.
Harris College

Uncover the Secret to Teamwork Success

Posted on Sep. 20, 2023, by Liliana Green

In collaboration with the College of Science and Engineering at TCU, Harris College is proud to host Premier Green Honors Chair Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., Allyn R. & Gladys M. Cline Chair Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University and recipient of the 2023 American Psychology Association Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology.

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