Karmen A. Hice

Karmen A. Hice serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), specializing in undergraduate nursing education. Based in the SHP/SON 3.1002 facility, she holds dual national certifications as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl), with contact available via kahice@utmb.edu or (409) 772-2850.

Her academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Education from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Professional development is evidenced by her Apple Teacher Certificate from UTMB and active membership in Sigma Alpha-Delta Chapter, American Nurses Association, and National League for Nursing.

Dr. Hice's scholarly focus centers on innovative nursing pedagogy, clinical instruction methodologies, and undergraduate curriculum development. Her work emphasizes evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student competency in clinical settings, particularly through technology-integrated approaches reflected in her Apple Teacher certification.

Recognition for her contributions includes:

• Outstanding Faculty Award for BSN Program (2024)
• NSNA Website Award and Stellar Award from UMANS chapter (2020)
• Consecutive NSNA Leadership U Faculty Recognition honors (2017-2018)

She demonstrates significant commitment to student development through leadership in the University of Texas Medical Branch chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association (UMANS), where she mentors future nursing professionals and supports organizational initiatives that foster leadership skills among undergraduate students.