The LHSON is happy to share news from The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announcing 230 distinguished nurse leaders who will join the 2020 Class of Fellows. Dr. Jessica Peck is among the list. As the Academy stated, "The inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s annual Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, taking place virtually October 29-31, 2020."

Learn about the health effects of unemployment during the pandemic in this US News article featuring Dr. Melissa Neathery, clinical associate professor at the LHSON.

Baylor Magazine highlights the difference Baylor Nursing students are making in 2020 during the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife and throughout the challenges of COVID-19.

Interviewed by NPSchools.com, LHSON's Dr. Annie Abraham gives her perspective about the impact of minimal healthcare in rural areas and the role nurse practitioners can play in this crisis.

Recognized as a new Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) congratulates Jennifer Hensley, EdD, CNM, WHNP-BC, LCCE, Nursing Clinical Professor and Coordinator of the Nurse-Midwifery Program Track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing congratulates Lisa M. Jones, DNP, MPH, RN, on being named the new FastBacc Clinical Coordinator in addition to serving as a Lecturer. In her new role, Dr. Jones responsibilities include being a resource and support for students, assisting with clinical site placements and lab orientation, assisting with recruitment and retention of students and donors.

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is proud to have twenty-one nurses recognized over the years as DFW Great 100 Nurses. For 2020, we congratulate Dr. Deborah Petty, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, Clinical Assistant Professor, LHSON.

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) congratulates Erial Cromie and Laura Cordova for receiving the 2020 DAISY Awards for Outstanding Nursing Student.

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2020 graduates and complying with social distancing guidelines in Texas due to COVID-19, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) offered some creative ways to celebrate nursing grads and their milestone achievement.

The Waco Tribune shared an article about how Texas businesses, especially those in McLennan County, will handle their first week operating again amidst COVID-19 safety guidelines. Healthcare professionals providing feedback included: Dr. Jessica Peck, a faculty member from Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing and Dr. Jeff Levin, a professor of epidemiology and population health at Baylor University.

Gillian “Gidge” Lukes runs a floor of 200 employees at an Austin Ascension Seton Texas Hospital and is a student in the Executive Nurse Leadership online DNP program at Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. She shares her story of balancing both work and school during this challenging time.

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to share that Level 3, S1 nursing student Stacie Kinsey was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the National Board of Directors for the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), 2020-2021 academic year.

LHSON alum and Houston area resident, Debra Tibbetts, was interviewed by ABC-13 TV-Houston about her work on the front lines as a nurse in New York to help fight the coronavirus.

During the month of April in the Baylor Alumni enewsletter, DFW Regional Digest, a first responder on the front lines of the COVID-19 response will be featured. This weeks featured alum is Baylor nursing grad, Debra Tibbetts, BSN ’84, from Deer Park, Texas, who is currently serving in New York City to meet the critical shortage of health care professionals. Click to read her full story.