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TWU to celebrate 50+ years of nursing PhD
1/28/22
The world has learned many lessons the past two years with the sudden arrival of — and adjustments to — COVID-19, perhaps none more pressing than there is an overwhelming need for more nurses. Nurses, however, do not just appear. It takes education and training as well as research into the best ways to nurse patients. That requires doctoral-educated nurses with careers in health administration, education, clinical research, and advanced clinical practice.
TWU Houston Center to host Houston Open House Jan. 22, 2022
1/10/22
Texas Woman’s University will host an online open house for prospective students from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 22.
TWU faculty member combines love for profession with research to help others
10/25/21
According to Elizabeth Plowman, DPT ’12, “Physical therapy never gets boring.” And, Plowman, a Texas Woman’s School of Physical Therapy alumna and an assistant clinical professor in Houston, should know. Her experiences as a teacher, physical therapist, teacher again and researcher have provided her with opportunities to delve into a varied and fulfilling career, while making advances in both her own health and the health of others.
Intimate partner violence research has special meaning for Houston nurse
9/1/21
Angeles Nava, PhD, knows from personal experience the mental anguish a person can suffer when they are in an abusive, violent relationship. She saw the emotional and physical toll it took on one of her sisters years ago.
Nursing faculty member praised by director at NIH
8/26/21
Some faculty dig deep into research looking for ways to contribute new knowledge to the world, but not every researcher gets acknowledgement for their work from one of the most revered institutions in science.