The College of Nursing Spring Information Session will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in Houston for high school and college students. Attendees will learn about the university and its admissions requirements and receive financial aid and scholarship information. The Dean, Dr. Allyssa Harris, of the College of [...]

My name is Diannah Green, and I’m from Houston, Texas. My interest in becoming a nurse comes from a very personal experience during my childhood. My grandfather suffered a heart attack at home, and when he collapsed, the impact caused severe brain damage that left him in a vegetative state for months before his passing. [...]

Kirsten Clark always knew she wanted to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). And it was Prairie View A&M University’s renowned nursing program that drew her to “The Hill.” “I wanted to be part of a supportive, culturally rich community that celebrates Black excellence, and PVAMU felt like the perfect place to grow as a [...]

My name is Aquavien Broussard, though most people call me AJ. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I grew up in Sunnyside and graduated from high school in Atascocita. I am set to receive my Bachelor of Science in Nursing on December 13, 2025. I am a first-generation college student, and this accomplishment [...]

Growing up in Houston, Texas, I always knew I wanted to work in the healthcare field. I once imagined becoming a doctor, but as I entered college, my vision shifted toward nursing, a change that felt natural. During my nursing coursework, one class in particular—Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ignited a passion I did not yet know [...]

Please join the College of Nursing Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the College of Nursing Auditorium located at 6436 Fannin Street Houston, Texas for our Inaugural Nursing Leadership Lecture Series title: Health Care, Education & Stakeholders: Views from Diverse Nurse Leaders.  Each semester the CON will invite Nurse Leaders to share their perspective on issues that impact the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities as well as support our vision of reducing the social determinants of health and improve health equity for all. 

The College of Nursing Fall Open House will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in Houston. 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 positive transition to nursing.

Join us for the College of Nursing Homecoming Educational Webinar! Tuesday, October 21 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. As we celebrate PVAMU’s Homecoming and honor our proud legacy of nursing education, we invite you to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine the power of Nursing Advocacy. Across the nation, nurses are leading the charge to transform health care policy, advance [...]

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 [...]