We are pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming College of Nursing Open House. Attendees will learn about the university and its admissions requirements and receive financial aid and scholarship information. Before a tour of the facility, attendees will meet the dean, faculty, and students as they share their experiences and tidbits for a [...]
For more than a century, the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing (PVAMU CON) has educated professional nurses who reflect the diversity, strength, and resilience of the communities they serve. Today, the College continues this legacy by preparing nurse leaders equipped to address the complex health challenges of the present and the future. Twice [...]
Drs. Lakeshur Green, Keisha Britton and Dean Allyssa L. Harris authored a manuscript that reviewed the results of two research studies on the benefits of deferred cord clamping verses cord milking on infant health outcomes. Published in the journal Nursing for Women’s Health, this article provides evidence for clinical practice change that can improve patient [...]
Four decades ago, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), solidifying its commitment to nursing science deeply rooted in optimizing health for all by addressing the most persistent and critical drivers of health.
Welcome future panthers! Register to attend the 2025 Spring Open House.
Explore the opportunities available for nursing students through UNCF and HBCUs and discover how increasing diversity among nurse scientists can transform health care. Our guests discuss the importance of outreach, mentorship, and community support in nursing education, as well as strategies for building connections with funders. Tune in for insights into how you can get [...]
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we announce the passing of Dr. Tangela Woodland-Ballard a beloved alumna of Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Woodland-Ballard was a distinguished graduate who earned all three of her degrees—Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN 2009), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN 2016), and Doctor of Nursing [...]
Rachel Celeste Smith, BSN ’23, was acknowledged by Memorial Herman Hospital with the Daisy Award. This recognition celebrates extraordinary nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and coworkers. A way to thank nurses for the professionalism, care and kindness they provide to patients.
Superintendents (1919-1949) Directors and Deans (1949 – Present) by; Forrest Dent Smith, PhD, Director, PV Nursing Admissions and Student Support Services Historian Cecil Brewer, PV Nurses Alumni Chapter
The DEI Office at Harris Health System in conjunction with Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), will host a webinar on Harris Health System’s alignment with Black History, Heritage, and Health Equity. The webinar will also examine the historical relationship between Harris Health and PVAMU’s nursing program. This event would not be complete without the honorable [...]