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Contact
Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing
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University of Houston at Sugar Land
Brazos Hall Building (Third Floor)
14004 University Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77479
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832 842-8200 |
Faculty Leadership
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Founding Dean and Professor /
Humana Endowed Dean’s Chair in Nursing
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Kathryn Tart, EdD, MSN, RN; BA Luther College; MSN University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; EdD University of Houston |
| Associate Dean / Clinical Associate Professor |
Patricia Schrader Ph.D., MSN, RN, CMSRN, Ph.D.; BSN Baylor University; MSN The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University |
| Director of Graduate Program/Clinical Associate Professor |
Linda Connelly, PhD, DNP, MSN, MSH, BSN, BS, CNOR; PhD Barry University; DNP University of North Florida; MSN University of North Florida; MSH University of North Florida; BSN University of North Florida; BS University of West Florida |
| Traditional BSN Track Manager/RN to BSN Track Manager / Clinical Assistant Professor |
Shermel Edwards-Maddox Ph.D, MSN, RN, CNE, RN-BC; BSN University of Houston-Victoria; MSN Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University. |
| Clinical Learning Coordinator / Clinical Assistant Professor |
Beena Joseph, DNP (HSL), MSN, RN, RNC-MNN, NPD-BC; BSN Kasturba Medical College; MSN University of Houston Victoria; DNP Chamberlain University |
About the College
The University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing offers upper level and graduate nursing education primarily to Fort Bend County, Harris, and surrounding counties in Texas. Undergraduate tracks include the RN to BSN for registered nurses who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing, the Second Degree BSN for individuals who have completed a university degree and wish to become a registered nurse, and the Traditional BSN track is designed for the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing (CON) Pre-Nursing student who wants to pursue a Nursing major beginning the junior year.
The Master of Science in Nursing offers tracks in nursing education, nursing administration, and family nurse practitioner.
The post masters Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing offers tracks in nursing administration and family nurse practitioner.
Accreditation
The Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing. The Traditional BSN, RN-BSN program, Second Degree BSN program, and MSN program in Nurse Administration, Nurse Education, and Family Nurse Practitioner, and post master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice have approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20001, Telephone 202-887-6791.
Mission
The Mission of the University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College Of Nursing is to provide innovative, dynamic, and nationally competitive nursing education to a diverse student population that builds professional leaders and clinical experts.
The University Of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College Of Nursing is committed to serving educational needs, supporting lifelong learning, advancing excellence in regional and global health care through strong inter-professional collaborations and partnerships while advancing scholarship, research, leadership and service.
Shared Values of the Mission
As its primary goal, the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing is dedicated to promoting nursing excellence. We uphold the values of nursing:
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Accountability
- Compassion
- Respect for all people
Vision
NURSING. EXCELLENCE. PERIOD.
Goals
College of Nursing Strategic Goals
- Student success: Prepare valued nurse leaders for the communities served.
- Scholarship/Research: Advance the nursing profession to impact our region and the world.
- Social responsibility: Develop excellent clinical partnerships, inter-professional collaborations and community engagement where the CON resides and serves to promote health equity.
- Sustainability and Growth: Secure resources to support the CON mission, values and goals.
Professional Affiliations, Honor Societies, and Student Organizations
Sigma Theta Tau International - Phi Chi Chapter
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