Deborah M Hughes

Deborah M Hughes is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing since 2009. She co-leads the course NURS 3366: Pathological Processes, Implications for Nursing, and serves as a clinical instructor and student success coach for the Critical Care nursing course NURS 4581: Nursing Adults with Complex Needs.

• Education: MS (2009) and BS (1981) in Nursing from Texas Women's University
• Licensures: Registered Nurse (Texas Board of Nursing), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN, AACN)

Her teaching interests focus on Undergraduate Nursing with expertise in both online and campus-based instruction. She emphasizes innovative resource creation to address diverse learning styles and has received multiple teaching accolades for her student-centered approach.

• Scientific Awards
  • Regent's Outstanding Teaching Award (2015)
  • CONHI Undergraduate Faculty Teaching Award (2024)

Ms. Hughes contributes to academic governance as a Peer Review Committee member (2016-present) and Faculty Handbook Subcommittee member (2022-2023). She also serves as a mentor in programs like UTA Mav Advantage and Delta Delta Delta, while volunteering with Collin County Medical Reserve Corp since 2021.