Dr. Cannon is a professor and regional dean for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa. She has been an educator for more than 20 years in various settings, including ADN, BSN, graduate, and continuing education. She has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences with an emphasis on healthcare literacy, aging, ethics, leadership, curriculum, instruction, and online education. She has authored multiple publications on topics ranging from healthcare literacy to politics in nursing. Dr. Cannon has co-authored a textbook entitled "Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice". Family, my dog (Fred), music, and playing bridge are ways that I maintain a balance between my personal and professional life. A sense of humor also is necessary in all aspects of daily living and prompts me to remember to laugh every day, especially at myself.
