Mona Rae Harris

Mona Rae Harris serves as a Lecturer of Nursing at the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing, West Texas A&M University. With 15 years of clinical expertise in high-acuity settings including ICU step-down, stroke, and cardiac units, she brings real-world critical care experience to her teaching role where she empowers nursing students through compassionate mentorship.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Ms. Harris specializes in Critical Care Nursing and Nursing Education, with deep expertise in cardiac and stroke unit protocols. Her teaching philosophy centers on building student confidence through practical skill mastery and emotional resilience training, preparing future nurses for high-stress clinical environments. She emphasizes patient-centered care while developing technical competencies in complex case management.

In her instructional role, she mentors undergraduate and graduate nursing students through clinical rotations and simulation training, with particular focus on translating ICU experience into effective pedagogy. Her office (HAH 215L) serves as a hub for student skill development and professional guidance within the School of Nursing.