Kathryn Tart, Gessner College founding dean, professor and Humana Endowed Dean's Chair in Nursing and Shainy Varghese, professor of nursing, Fulbright specialist and global nurse consultant, traveled to India to lay the groundwork for the DNP program with the Indian Nursing Council.
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Elevating Global Nursing Education: University of Houston’s Role in India’s First Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The University of Houston (UH) has once again demonstrated its global influence, this time in the realm of nursing education. Through the visionary support of UH’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing, two prestigious universities in India—MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences—have launched the country’s first-ever Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. This groundbreaking collaboration not only advances India’s healthcare capabilities but also reflects the innovative spirit of Houston on an international stage.
