TNA MEMBER NEWS
SPOTLIGHT ON YOU
ADVANCEMENTS
Kelly Moseley, DHSc, RN
Moseley was named the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing regional dean in the Permian Basin.
ADVANCEMENTS
Heather Cuevas, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNS, FAAN
Cuevas was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
ADVANCEMENTS
Li-Chen Lin, PhD, RN, CNRN
Lin was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
ADVANCEMENTS
Nico Osier, PhD, BSN, BS, RN
Osier was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
ADVANCEMENTS
Kavita Radhakrishnan, PhD, MSEE, RN, FAAN, FAHA
Radhakrishnan was promoted to Professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
ADVANCEMENTS
Ana Todd, PhD, RN
Todd was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
KUDOS
Kim Posey, PhD, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C
Posey was selected as a fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
KUDOS
Susan D. Ruppert, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, FCCM, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
Ruppert received the Texas Women’s University 2025 Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award.
KUDOS
Kelley Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CDCES
Yarbrough-Yale was appointed to the Texas Diabetes Council.
KUDOS
Dr. Erin Perez, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, AGNP-C, ACHPN
Perez was re-elected to serve her 3rd term as Live Oak City Council Place 3.
KUDOS
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Unit B4 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center achieved their second PRISM Award.
KUDOS
JPS Health Network
JPS was recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for the second consecutive year.
IN MEMORIAM
Cynthia Villarreal, BSN, RN
Villarreal, a long-time active member of TNA District 8, passed away on March 16, 2025. TNA offers its condolences to Villarreal's family and friends. Obituary
IN MEMORIAM
Wilma Hayek
Hayek, TNA Treasurer from 1981 to 1986, passed away on March 3, 2025. TNA offers its condolences to Hayek's family and friends. Obituary
IN MEMORIAM
Dr. Valerie Evelyn Kiper
Kiper passed away on April 27, 2025. She was instrumental in the founding of the Panhandle 25 Nurse recognition program for TNA District 2. TNA offers its condolences to Kiper's family and friends. Obituary
DESIGNATION
Medical City Las Colinas - Irving, TX
Medical Center Hospital - Odessa, TX
University Medical Center - El Paso, TX
Achieved the prestigious ANA Pathway to Excellence designation.
REDESIGNATION
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Covenant Medical Center - Lubbock
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital - Houston
Received ANA Magnet redesignation.
SAVE THE DATE
June 5-7, 2025 TNA Annual Conference
June 6, 2025 TNF Annual Gala
June 8, 2025 TNA Committee Application Deadline
If you are a TNA member and you've been promoted, received an award, or been elected or appointed to a board or community organization, we'd like to hear from you.
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