Mr. Brewer was an executive leader for over 40 years. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from Prairie View A&M University in 1972. He received a Master of Science Degree from Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas in 1985. His exemplary performance as a nurse has earned him many awards [...]
Dr. Bettye Davis Lewis is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing with a B.S. in Nursing in 1959. She received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Houston, Houston Texas, a Masters of Education and Doctorate of Education from Texas Southern University, Houston Texas. She is a graduate [...]
Eager to encourage greater equality for African Americans and women, Mary Eliza Mahoney pursued a nursing career which supported these aims. She is noted for becoming the first African American licensed nurse. Mary Eliza Mahoney was born in the spring of 1845 in Boston, Massachusetts. The exact date of her birth is unknown. Born to [...]
Mary Jane Grant was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1805. Her father was a Scottish soldier, and her mother a Jamaican. Mary learned her nursing skills from her mother, who kept a boarding house for invalid soldiers. Although technically 'free', being of mixed race, Mary and her family had few civil rights - they could [...]
Dr. Betty N. Adams Professor and Dean of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing from June 1, 2000 - September 30, 2022 her leadership of over 20 years has led in the expansion of programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels; tripled enrollment and graduates; appointment of stellar faculty; planning and overseeing the [...]
Summer 2021 DNP Graduate AMEISHA SCOTT, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Title: THE EFFECT OF EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Abstract: The purpose of this project was to educate parents regarding the nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle behaviors of their school-aged children. Participants in this research [...]
Notice of an upcoming accreditation on-site visit by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for continuing accreditation of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program (BSN) Degree; the Masters of Science in Nursing Programs (MSN), and the Post Master’s in Nursing Certificate Programs. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing visit is planned for September 28-30, [...]
