Angela Willis

Angela Willis serves as Chair of the Department of Nursing and Director of BSN Prelicensure Retention at Houston Christian University's Linda R. Dunham School of Nursing, holding the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Nursing Education with extensive clinical expertise in obstetric nursing.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Master of Science in Nursing Education from Texas Woman's University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville

Specializing in obstetric nursing and nursing education, she develops foundational clinical skills in undergraduate students with research interests spanning maternal-child health, pediatric nursing, leadership development, and health assessment methodologies. Her teaching portfolio includes Core Nurse Competencies, Obstetric Nursing, and Health Assessment courses.

Recent publications demonstrate her focus on evidence-based nursing education, particularly regarding CPR skill retention through spaced practice and holistic admissions frameworks for predicting student success in accelerated nursing programs.

Professional recognition includes:

• Ron Taylor Award from Adtalem Global Education (2018)
• Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Excellence Bronze Award (2010)
• Ongoing membership in Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society since 2006
• Multiple academic achievement awards from University of Alabama in Huntsville (1989)

She actively contributes to academic governance through the School of Nursing Appeals, Progression, and Grievance committee while leveraging prior leadership experience as Associate Dean at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Her background in simulation center management enhances her approach to clinical education and student skill development.

Her professional trajectory reflects continuous advancement in nursing education leadership, integrating clinical expertise with evidence-based teaching practices to strengthen nursing program outcomes.