Hana Nguyen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Hana Nguyen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a highly experienced Hepatology Nurse Practitioner specializing in liver disease, transplantation, and hepatobiliary disorders. She provides care for patients with cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and those undergoing living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplants. Her expertise also includes organ allocation, immunology, acute and chronic rejection, and the development of clinical protocols and guidelines to optimize patient outcomes.

Throughout her career, Ms. Nguyen has demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship and professional development, supporting emerging healthcare providers in hepatology. She actively engages in research, continuing education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to the advancement of liver care and the implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve patient health.

In addition to her clinical and educational work, Ms. Nguyen is involved in community initiatives and volunteer programs, promoting liver health awareness, public education, and access to care. Her dedication to empowering patients and communities reflects her commitment to holistic healthcare and improved outcomes for individuals living with liver disease.

Ms. Nguyen earned her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from UTHealth Houston, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UTMB Galveston, and a Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences from Texas A&M University. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and maintains active memberships in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), GHAPP, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). Her research and publications, including studies on kidney and liver donor outcomes, underscore her commitment to advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient care.

• Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, UTHealth Houston
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UTMB Galveston
• Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences, Texas A&M University

• FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• AHA BLS CPR & AED

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• GHAPP (Global Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers)
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
• Texas Nurse Practitionerss

• CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread, Kitchen Volunteerv
• Seton Healthcare Family, Volunteer
• Community health awareness programs
• Texas Children's Hospital
• Student Nurse Volunteer

Long-term outcomes of kidney donors with fibromuscular dysplasia
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, Nov 1, 2021

Correlation Between CT Volumetric and Nuclear Renal Scans in Donors with Renal Asymmetry
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Oct 20, 2021

Outcomes of hypertensive kidney donors using current and past hypertension definitions
Kidney International Reports

Outcomes of kidney donors with pre- and post-donation kidney stones
Clinical Transplantation