Sharon A. Wilkerson
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Sharon A. Wilkerson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as the Educator of the Year in the field of Education and Medicine as the Founding Dean and Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M College of Nursing.
With 54 years of reputable experience in the nursing education field, Dr. Wilkerson previously worked as an associate professor at the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences. During that time, she was a clinical nurse specialist for children with respiratory problems and a nurse researcher for several years where she was responsible for conducting evidence-based research on nursing care. Abounding with kindness and patience, Dr. Wilkerson specializes in pediatric nursing.
A seasoned academic, Dr. Wilkerson received a Doctorate of Philosophy at Wayne State University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawaii, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston.
Mrs. Wilkerson is the recipient of many honors and awards for her exceptional work in the nursing education field such as Oxford Who’s Who “Tier of Excellence” Lifetime Achievement Recipient, Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction, Texas A&M University Distinguished Achievement Award for Administration (2016), Texas A&M University Fish Camp Namesake (2015), Sigma Theta Tau (International Nursing Honor Society), Pi Lambda Theta (National Education Honor Society), Sigma Theta Tau (International), Alpha Chapter Outstanding Educator Award, Outstanding Sophomore Teacher (School of Nursing, Purdue University), Sigma Theta Tau- International: Delta Omicron Chapter Excellence in Leadership Outstanding Freshman Teacher (School of Nursing, Purdue University), Murphy Teaching Award nominee (School of Nursing, Purdue University Certified Nurse Educator), and Academy of Nurse Education Fellow.
When she is not at work, Dr. Wilkerson enjoys traveling.
Dr. Wilkerson dedicates this recognition to her husband, Professor Clarence Wilkerson.
For more information, please visit www.nursing.tamhsc.edu.
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