With the country’s healthcare system facing a shortage of nurses, increasing burnout, and a lack of strong leadership, Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Abida Solomon is being honored for her role in shaping the future of nursing. Dr. Solomon, a professor in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at PVAMU, has been chosen as a 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award recipient by the Good Samaritan Foundation. The Foundation is one of Texas’s top organizations that recognizes and supports outstanding work by nursing professionals throughout the state.
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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that the country will need over 275,000 more nurses by 2030 to meet patient needs and replace those leaving the workforce. This challenge calls for innovative ideas and strong leaders to guide the nursing profession. Dr. Solomon is helping meet this need by training doctoral-level nurses who provide excellent care and also take on leadership roles in healthcare systems.
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As part of one of the few DNP programs at a Historically Black College or University, her work has national significance. She is creating nursing leaders who represent the diversity of the communities they serve and are equipped to address the unique needs of patients in underserved areas.
Dr. Solomon believes her role goes beyond teaching clinical skills. She aims to empower nurses with the confidence and abilities to lead change, speak up for patients, and help the nursing profession grow in strength and influence.
By preparing the next generation of nurse leaders, Dr. Solomon is helping create a healthcare workforce that is strong, flexible, and ready to tackle the toughest challenges in today’s healthcare world.
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