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Embracing Resilience and Adaptation On and Off the Diamond
From the baseball stadium to the operating room, David Parrett's story is a tale of resilience, change and adaptation. As he prepares himself to graduate as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) in 2025, Parrett reflects on the inspiring path full of passion and determination that has brought him to this pivotal moment.
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Celebrating Academic Excellence
It is with great pride and honor that we announce the tenure, promotion and emeritus milestones achieved by 11 our esteemed faculty members. Their dedication, intellect and scholarly achievements have illuminated our University and enriched the academic community at large.
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TCU's School of Nurse Anesthesia 7th in the Nation
U.S. News & World Report ranked TCU’s School of Nurse Anesthesia No. 7 in the country in its Best Graduate Schools periodic peer assessment.
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Celebrating Our First-Gen Students
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.
![Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., presents a lecture to a room full of students](/stories/2023/images/Clark_Bud_SMU-small.jpg)
Effective Teams Lead to Improved Health Care Outcomes
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.
![Dru Riddle, Ph.D.](/stories/2023/images/riddle-dru-670x450.jpg)
Professor Dru Riddle, Ph.D., Appointed to Texas Board of Nursing
Dru Riddle, Ph.D., DNP, CRNA, FAAN, and assistant professor of professional practice at Harris College’s School of Nurse Anesthesia has been appointed to serve on the Texas Board of Nursing by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
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Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Joins United Nations Global Learning Project
In October 2022, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) received an invitation from the United Nations to nominate candidates to serve on a new project: UN Global Surgery Learning Hub.
![Students in Harris College’s Nurse Anesthesia program train in a simulation lab.](/stories/2023/images/Nurse-Anesthesia-768x512.jpg)
Harris College Houses Programs for 4 of the Top 10 Best Healthcare Jobs
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers programs for 4 of the top 10 Best Healthcare Jobs rated by US News & World Report.
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Dr. Dru Riddle Leads On to Advance Racial Health Equity
Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Nurse Anesthesia, Dr. Dru Riddle, will lead a prestigious collaboration of investigators and institutions to prioritize research topics to advance racial health equity.