College of Nursing & Health Sciences
About Us
Committed to your success, the faculty and staff will provide you with an education that balances in-depth study with a breadth of real-world experiences to ensure your academic and professional success. Our curriculum is rigorous and challenging but you will find a community of dedicated scholars who will support you and help you reach your academic and professional goals. At no other time in your life will you be surrounded by so many people who are committed to your success. You will soon discover what an exciting community you have joined.
Our programs enhance student knowledge and critical thinking skills, raise questions of value and meaning, and develop those habits of the heart and mind intrinsic to lifelong and independent learning. In addition, you will have access to our modern facilities and our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Upon graduation, your degree will have increased value and recognition by potential employers because of our high standards and accreditation process.
I look forward to welcoming you in person to our beautiful campus.
Hassan Aziz, PhD, FACSs, MLS(ASCP)cm
Dean of College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The imperatives of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences assist the College in implementing the university and college missions:
Imperative 1: Enhance Educational Excellence
Imperative 2: Improve Student ExperienceImperative 3: Foster Outreach and Engagement
Imperative 4: Expand Scholarship and Innovation Capacity
Imperative 5: Promote an Ideal Work Environment and Resource Stewardship
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Faculty Handbook
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty Handbook
College Committees
CONHS Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees
University Committees
CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at the Texas A&M University Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
NAACLS Accreditation
The Clinical Laboratory Science program is an accredited program through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880
FAX: 773-714-8886
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) College of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach courses on a class-by-class basis. TAMUCC hires adjunct faculty to teach in the classroom, clinical setting, and online/remote for our undergraduate and graduate programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate/Master’s degree in nursing or related field and at least one year of professional work experience.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should send cover letter, curriculum vita, and contact information of three professional references via email to CONHS.DeansOffice@tamucc.edu. The subject line should state “Adjunct Faculty – College of Nursing and Health Sciences”.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer.
For full time opportunities see link: Nursing and Health Sciences FT Faculty
For assistance with the following, please make an appointment with Sheryl McMillan, Senior Research Development Officer at sheryl.mcmillan@tamucc.edu. The support you can anticipate is as follows:
- Developing resources, interdisciplinary collaborations, and community partnerships
- Working closely with Faculty/Investigator to coordinate a timeline that facilitates the development, preparation and submission of an application to a funding agency
- Assisting in the identification of funding sources based on faculty research interest
- Assisting with grant proposal preparation
- Assisting with development and maintenance of biosketches
- Editing grant proposal documents
- Supporting budget preparation
- Facilitating grant-writing consultation
- Linking with Research & Innovation
- Assisting with post award activities and reporting
- Developing abstract submissions
- Supporting the preparation of poster and podium presentations (using templates)
- Editing manuscript
Pivot-RP, the most trusted and comprehensive source of global funding information, is a new resource for TAMUCC faculty, staff, and students. Users can track funding opportunities, discover collaborators, get tailored funding recommendations and alerts, and gain insights from previously awarded grants. Access is available for TAMUCC faculty, staff, and students using your Islander email. https://pivot.proquest.com/funding_main
SHARE IT
Throughout the course of the year, the CONHS facilitates an event called Share It, which invites members of the faculty, staff, and guest speakers to share their expertise, accomplishments, and knowledge with the whole College. Share It is a platform that emphasizes a wide variety of academic and research-related programs, activities, and opportunities. Its intentions are to motivate and educate faculty. In addition, Share It provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of research-related training programs.
CONHS Research and Innovation Committee
Meetings are scheduled once a month and are on the CONHS calendar. They are open to all faculty and staff.
Monthly Gathering of the CONHS Research and Innovation Committee
Purpose: Advancing the health efforts in South Texas through scholarship that focuses on understanding individual, family, community, and population needs. The program offers a means of facilitating faculty collaboration and improving support services.
Program Goals:
- Facilitate the progression of healthcare research within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences through collaborative faculty endeavors.
- Develop an effective research team.
- Establish scholarship opportunities to support nursing and health science students' scholarly endeavors.
Expected Outcome:
The design of efficient and effective research to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and patient populations.
Membership: All faculty members engaged in the design and implementation of scholarly activities.
White Coat Ceremony
This special event recognizes and welcomes first semester nursing students and clinical laboratory science students into their respective professions.
- Photos from past White Coat Ceremonies may be found on the University's photo repository.
Recognition Ceremony
Every semester CONHS celebrates our graduating class with a pinning and recognition ceremony. Traditionally, the ceremony is held in the afternoon the day prior to Commencement. Graduating students may order a CONHS lapel pin for their regalia to commemorate their achievements (purchase your pin here). Purchasing a pin is optional and not a requiremtn to attend or participate in the ceremony. The attire for students is regalia.
- Photos from past Recognition Ceremonies may be found on the University's photo repository.
Dean’s List
Every Fall and Spring semester, the Student Success Office hosts a Dean’s List reception to celebrate recipients' achievements and to take photos with Dean Aziz.
CONHS Graduates, You are Islanders Forever! Please stay in touch and keep us updated on your professional achievements. Send your picture and update to conhs.deansoffice@tamucc.edu for a chance to be included in our CONHS newsletter.