Tarleton State names Dr. Donalyn Alexander to lead its School of Nursing.
- Sara Vanden Berge
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 7
TSU Media Relations
Special to Beneath the Surface News
Tarleton State University has named Dr. Donalyn Alexander Dean of the School of Nursing, effective Aug. 18.
Dr. Alexander enters her new role at Tarleton State after leading the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing as Dean since 2019.
“We are thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Donalyn Alexander to lead our School of Nursing,” said Dr. Elizabeth Palmarozzi, Vice President for the Division of Health Sciences.
“With over 30 years of experience in healthcare education and service, she is a fantastic choice to build on the strategic vision of our nursing program. Her professional partnerships and years of dedication will greatly benefit the student experience at Tarleton State.”
During her leadership at the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, Dr. Alexander guided the nursing program through a historic period that was highlighted by a perfect 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam in 2020.
Dating back to 2019, the university has had 90% of first-time test takers pass the exam, well above the state requirement of 80%.
“I am honored to be chosen as Tarleton State University’s Dean of the School of Nursing,” said Dr. Alexander.
“Tarleton State’s strong commitment to excellence in education and its vision for advancing the future of healthcare deeply resonate with my personal values as a healthcare provider.
“I look forward to supporting faculty, empowering students and working collaboratively to develop the next generation of compassionate, skilled nursing professionals who will make a lasting impact across Texas and beyond.”
Tarleton State’s most recent nursing cohort recorded a 94.67% first-time pass rate on NCLEX-RN exams for the 2024 calendar year.
The program, which has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, will be celebrating 50 years throughout the upcoming academic year.
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