Stories

This year marks eight decades of nursing at Texas Christian University’s Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, celebrating the past and historic moments in the college and the future of nursing.

Texas Christian University’s graduate Nurse Anesthesia program is No. 9 in the country, according to 2026 peer assessments in U.S. News & World Report. It is joined by the graduate Speech-Language Pathology program, which also continues to move up in the Top 100.

The annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences allows graduate students to showcase their research on a variety of topics, from human movement to juvenile justice.

Kinesiology Master’s student, Lauren Wagner, evaluates the LiiNK Project’s impact on physical imbalances in elementary schools. Researching play’s impact on childhood development sheds light on the emotional and physical benefits of unstructured play in school curricula.

TCU's Social Work Department Chair, Nada Elias-Lambert, collaborated with the Burnett School of Medicine faculty to host an impactful three-hour Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) training session for third-year medical students. This collaborative effort aimed to equip future physicians with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support survivors of IPV.

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.

The 2024 TCU Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) graduates celebrated their achievements this past weekend with hooding and commencement ceremonies before starting their next chapter.

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.

In a rapidly evolving health care landscape, TCU’s DNP-to-Ph.D. in nursing bridge program stands as a beacon of opportunity, helping experienced nurses transition from the bedside to the classroom and beyond. For those looking to make a broader impact on the nursing profession, this program offers the perfect path forward.