Cora Rabe

Cora Rabe is an Associate Professor and Nurse Anesthesia Program Director at the School of Nursing of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB). She holds a DNP and multiple certifications including CRNA, CHSE, and CPHQ. Her academic leadership focuses on advancing nurse anesthesia education and wellness curriculum development.

• Education: DNP (Texas Christian University), MSN (Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Christian University), BSN (West Texas A&M University)

Her research spans digital empathy in nursing education, culturally competent curricula, and educator wellness. Recent publications emphasize improving patient outcomes through digital health literacy and preventing burnout in nursing faculty.

Scientific Awards:

• Good Samaritan Foundation: 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award
• BCM Educator of the Year: 2023
• Women of Excellence: 2020

She actively contributes to national nursing organizations and has presented at conferences on simulation education, cultural competence, and transgender/non-binary student inclusion. Contact: colwilso@utmb.edu