Texas Nurses Foundation

Congratulations to TNF President Kristen Starnes-Ott PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP on her new position!

We are thrilled to congratulate 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀-𝗢𝘁𝘁, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗖𝗥𝗡𝗔, 𝗙𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗔, 𝗙𝗡𝗔𝗣, on being named Senior Vice President, Dean of the UTMB School of Nursing in Galveston, and Nursing Workforce Pipeline Development for the UTMB Health System!

Dr. Starnes-Ott has served as Dean ad interim since January 2026. With over 30 years of nursing experience and a strong record of academic leadership, Dr. Starnes-Ott joined UTMB in 2020 as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and the inaugural Betty Akins Chair in Nursing.

We know she will continue to advance innovation and excellence in nursing education, research, and workforce development. Please join us in congratulating her!

Read the full announcement: https://utmb.us/g0a

Enter a giveaway for Luke Bryan tickets on June 11! Must be following the Texas Nurses Foundation and the Texas Nurses Association. Find the rest of the rules on the original post! Good luck! 🤠

‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎵🎸 If you hear “Luke Bryan” and think, “That’s my kind of night!” then this post is for you! 🤠 Win two tickets to his Word on the Street Tour stop at Dickies Arena on June 11 for you and a friend! All you have to do is like this post, comment on it, and follow BOTH the Texas Nurses Association AND the Texas Nurses Foundation on Facebook.

Two lucky winners will be chosen—one from LinkedIn and one from Facebook. You can enter in both places (just look for this post over there!), but only once per platform. The winner will be chosen on June 8. Good luck!

A night of nursing honors! Get your tickets now for the Leaders & Legends of Texas Nursing Gala. June 11 @ 7 p.m. https://ow.ly/3GYB50YykQP

Texas nurses, get ready for natural emergencies by watching Nurse Emergency Quick Tips, brought to you by Care for the Caregiver. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQmaVbd7wZ6WzGy-EVGNua2LXq3UACAlP&si=INKbbVd8mk9ZytLS

TNA is proud to announce this year's Outstanding 25 Texas Nurses. The annual award recognizes the contributions of nurses who “create a culture of care, support healing, health, and wellness, innovate improvements, and contribute to their communities.” https://www.texasnurses.org/page/Outstanding25

Happy National Nurses Week, Texas nurses! Your empathy and commitment to delivering quality care inspire everyone around you.

Thank you, Morning Rounds Coffee, for supporting Texas nurses!!!

Proud to support the Texas Nurses Foundation 🤍

At Morning Rounds Coffee, we believe nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system—showing up every day with skill, compassion, and resilience when it matters most.

This donation is a small way to give back to those who give so much.

We’re grateful for our partnership and honored to stand alongside Texas nurses. ☕️💙

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In honor of National Volunteer Week, we recognize those who serve on our various boards and committees. Today, we say thank you to TNA District leaders and liaisons.