UTMB Nursing Services

Whether you're looking to advance your clinical expertise or expand your leadership skills, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) offers multiple pathways to help you achieve your professional goals:

🔶 MSN-DNP – General Pathway
🔶 MSN-DNP – Executive Leadership Pathway
🔶 BSN-DNP Pathways for BSN-prepared nurses pursuing advanced practice as a Nurse Practitioner, including:
🔸Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
🔸Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
🔸Dual FNP/AGACNP

Learn from distinguished faculty, gain valuable clinical experiences, and join a school with a long-standing tradition of excellence in nursing education.

There's still time to apply to UTMB School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs for Fall 2026!

Applications remain open through Wednesday, July 15 (closes at 10:59PM CST), and we encourage you to submit your application before the deadline.

Apply today through NursingCAS to take the next step in your nursing career.

If you have questions about admissions requirements, the
application process, or which pathway is the best fit for your career goals,
reach out to Lauren Homan at [email protected].

We're proud to recognize Angleton-Danbury Nurse Educator and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Sara Hayes, MSN, RN, CEN, CA/CP-SANE, for participating in Brazoria County’s inaugural “Voices, Rights & Action: A Victim-Centered Courtroom” workshop.

This three-day training brought together healthcare professionals, law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates to strengthen collaboration and improve trauma-informed, victim-centered care.

Through hands-on case simulations, participants explored the impact of trauma, the role of forensic nursing, and best practices in patient advocacy, documentation, and treatment. During the session, Sara shared the importance of prioritizing victim safety, access to resources, and compassionate care for survivors.

We are proud to support nurses who advance forensic nursing education and improve outcomes for victims across Southeast Texas.

🔗 Read more: https://utmb.us/g63

Image Credit: Brazoria County DA’s Office

Congratulations to Dr. Cora Rabe, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CHSE, CPHQ, CNE, Nurse Anesthesia Program Director and Associate Professor at the UTMB School of Nursing in Galveston, on being named a 2026 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), one of the highest honors in nurse anesthesiology. 👏

Dr. Rabe is among just 42 nurse anesthesiology leaders nationwide selected for this prestigious distinction, recognizing exceptional contributions to leadership, education, research, clinical practice, and service.

This recognition comes on the heels of another recent honor. Dr. Rabe was also recently recognized at this year’s DAISY Luncheon for receiving the DAISY Nurse Educator Award.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Rabe’s outstanding achievements and her impact on the future of nurse anesthesiology, nursing education, and patient care. 🩺

🔗 Read more at https://utmb.us/g3a

Throwback to our Back to the Future Night Shift Rounding 🌙

We may not have a time machine, but we are reliving the highlights from Health System and Nurses Week, including a special night with our dedicated night shift teams.

From delivering carts filled with treats and late-night snacks to connecting with our after-hours nursing staff, every moment was about showing appreciation and gratitude.

We are incredibly thankful for our night shift nurses and health system support staff who work through the night to provide exceptional patient care every day. 🩺