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In a time of unprecedented health care challenges, TCU’s DNP-to-Ph.D. in nursing bridge program stands out as a beacon of hope and progress. It is building a stronger health care workforce, one nurse educator at a time.

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.

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.

At 81, these best friends have taught TCU students—and the world—that life’s greatest adventures are always just beginning.

The James L. West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth has presented its Dementia Education Advocate Award to Michelle Kimzey, Ph.D., RN, an associate professor of nursing, honoring her passion and innovative work in dementia care.

Senior nursing students Jenna Koeneman and Hannah Le share insights from their practical experiences during externships at the renowned Mayo Clinic.

The new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-to-Ph.D. in Nursing bridge program offers DNP-educated nurses a streamlined pathway to earning a doctoral degree in nursing.

TCU Nursing’s Diversity in Nursing Education (D.I.N.E.) Taskforce brings awareness to current issues and finds ways to address and encourage personal and collective growth.

Texas Christian University researchers will be featured on NPR’s “The Academic Minute” podcast, a prestigious platform that highlights significant academic studies on pressing issues of the day.