Prabha Dasila, dean of MGM College of Nursing with Beena Joseph, Shainy Varghese and Prabha Dasila, dean of MGM College of Nursing.

Prabha Dasila, dean of MGM College of Nursing with Beena Joseph, Shainy Varghese and Prabha Dasila, dean of MGM College of Nursing.

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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.