Anna Herrera, DNP, RN, CNE | Faculty Directory

Professional Background

Education

2022 - Doctor of Nursing Practice - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
2012 - Masters in Nursing - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
2007 - Bachelors in Science Nursing - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas

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HONORS AND SPECIAL AWARDS

2022-Present - Adjunct Assistant Professor - The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing
2022-Present - Clinical Assistant Professor - The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing
2013-2022 - Clinical Instructor in Nursing - The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing
2010-2013 - Clinical Instructor Assistant - The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing
2018-2019 - Clinical Nursing Practice - HealthTrust Work Force Solutions, Austin, TX
2007-2017 - Clinical Nursing Practice - St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Round Rock, TX.

Service

TEACHING

New Course Development and Revision
N390F Adult Health Nursing Practicum I
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials curriculum mapping. Outlined the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from the baccalaureate level program. Review N390F objectives and academic content to move towards the new model and framework for nursing education using a competency-based approach 2022
N290R Adult Health Nursing Practicum II
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials curriculum mapping. Outlined the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from the baccalaureate level program. Review N290R objectives and academic content to move towards the new model and framework for nursing education using a competency-based approach 2022
N290R Adult Health Nursing Practicum II
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, redesigned course in two-week time frame for students to complete course work and meet course objectives. Clinical content was converted to all virtual simulations and debriefing post virtual simulation 2020
N279P Capstone Preceptorship

Publications

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Herrera, A., Carter, S., & Sumpter, D. (2022 June) Taking a Pulse on Emotional Intelligence. Texas DNP Conference, Lubbock, TX.
Herrera, A. & Hendrickson, S. (2020 February) From Briefed to Debriefed: Educators’ Strategies to Expand Engagement with Future Nurses. Shine Academy Innovations Conference, Austin, TX.
Herrera, A. & Hendrickson, S. (2018 February) Practice Makes Perfect: Changing Study Strategies for HESI Exit Exam to Increase NCLEX Pass Rate. Shine Academy Innovations Conference, Austin, TX.
Herrera, A, Hendrickson, S., & Lin, L. (2017 February) Using Interactive Online Videos to Enhance Clinical Skills Learning Among Graduate-Entry Students: Lessons Learned. Shine Academy Innovations Conference, Austin, TX.
Lin, L. C., Hendrickson, S., Herrera, A., & Bryant, A. (2017) Using Interactive Online Videos to Enhance Clinical Skills Learning Among Graduate-Entry. Poster presentation at 2017 Innovations in Health Science Education and Sigma Theta Tau International, Epsilon Chapter Research Meeting, Austin, TX.
Lin, L. C., Alonzo, A. Teaching Evaluation on Safety and Communication Among Student Nurses Using Role-Playing. Poster presentation at QSEN National Forum, Tucson, AZ, 2012.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, SERVICE

American Nurses Association (ANA)-Member March 2022-Present
Texas Nurses Association (TNA)-Member March 2022-Present
International Association of Latino Nurse Faculty (IALNF)-Member March 2022-Present
National League for Nursing (NLN)- Member 2016-Present
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society
Epsilon Theta Chapter -Member 2012-Present
Leadership Succession Committee Chair 2019- 2021
Counselor Chair 2014-2016

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