Roy Trahan

Roy Trahan is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing, serving as the Senior Track Coordinator for Undergraduate Studies. He contributes to nursing education and curriculum development, with expertise in clinical training and pandemic response in healthcare settings.

• Education
• PhD in Nursing Education and Research, University of Texas Medical Branch
• BSN in Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch
• ADN in Nursing, Houston Community College
• BS in Marketing, McNeese State University

His research focuses on competency-based nursing education and preparing nursing students for dynamic healthcare environments, particularly during pandemics. He has published on the role of RN extenders in the Journal of Professional Nursing (2022).

Roy Trahan has received numerous accolades for teaching excellence, including the Academy of Master Teachers: Distinguished Teaching Professor (2024), Daisy Award for Extraordinary Faculty (2021), and multiple UTMB Outstanding Faculty Awards (2015-2017). He also earned the JP McGovern Academic Scholarship and Dissertation Awards (2013).

As Senior Track Coordinator, Trahan plays a pivotal role in shaping the BSN program curriculum. He holds professional memberships in organizations like the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the National League for Nursing.