TCU Harris College School of Nurse Anesthesia

As Horn Frogs prepare for travel to Boston for the AANA Annual Congress, one person in particular will be leaving room in her carry-on for extra hardware. Congratulations to our legendary faculty member, Dr. Jackie Rowles, on being awarded the Ira P. Gunn Award for Outstanding Professional Advocacy! We continue to be honored by your expertise and leadership.

Read more at: https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nurse-anesthesia/announcements.php

Didactics: ✅
Horned Frog hand-sign competency: ... pending

Cohort 2027 recently completed their last semester of the didactic portion of the program. Next, on to clinical training. We look forward to all that you will achieve and the lives you will touch throughout your residency.

Interview week has come to a close. Nearly 200 applicants from all over the U.S. visited our campus and met with faculty, staff, and residents to explore the possibility of joining TCU Nurse Anesthesia.

We are humbled by the extraordinary level of interest in our program and honored by the trust each applicant places in us as they consider such a significant decision.

A special thank you to Cohort 2027 for generously sharing their time, experiences, and insight throughout the week so that every applicant could feel welcome!

For more info, please read this special release from our Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bernardbernierousseauphdmmhccccslpashafellow_leadontcu-gofrogs-tcu-ugcPost-7489056180825128961-viov/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAF6snfcBlmCekMNXk5f0N0kxlGaJ3nS8mFI

New Leadership, Same goal of demonstrating excellence. Welcome to Bernard Rousseau as dean of Harris College! We look forward to all the opportunities and expertise that you bring.

Read the deans welcome letter here: https://bit.ly/446QSA7

Taking TCU Nurse Anesthesia to new heights & shouting it from the top of the world!

Our administrative professionals are the heart and soul of our graduate program. Their influence is woven into every aspect of the program experience. From application questions to the moment residents cross the stage on graduation day, their presence is always felt. Thank you for the dedication, care, and excellence you bring to our community. We simply wouldn’t be Frogs without you.

Improving patient outcomes while minimizing risk. This philosophy is at the heart of why we give so much attention to ultrasound techniques and interpretation. Our recent ultrasound workshop was an opportunity to practice POCUS and regional anesthesia. Bonus: it’s a rare event to have 3 different cohorts come together for a common goal.

Congratulations to our Faculty! The TCU board of trustees has approved Dr. Jennifer Oakes and Dr. Jackie Rowles for the title of Professor of Professional Practice. Dr. Jennifer Oakes serves as assistant program director, director of simulation, and accreditation expert. Dr. Jackie Rowles serves as Director of the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and general morale officer.

Another exciting edition of Where in The World is TCU Faculty!
Hint: What country is home to bilby, contains more kangaroos than people, and is the location of The Great Emu War of 1932?

Dr. Vaughna Galvin presented her scholarly work at the World Congress of Nurse Anaesthetists.

Leaders in advocacy! Special thanks to faculty Dr. Greg Collins and Dr. Dru Riddle and our own RRNAs Maddie and Abbie. The TCU group took to The Hill during Midyear Assembly in Washington, D.C., to represent the profession and meet with legislators.