UTT Palestine Campus Instructor Recognized for 20 Years of Certification

PALESTINE — Dyna Tutt has received national recognition this fall for reaching a significant milestone in the nursing profession. A UT Tyler alumna, Tutt is a nursing instructor at the UT Tyler Palestine Campus who teaches within the Patriots Accessing Technology for Success and Savings Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. According to a news release, since 1994, she has consistently maintained her critical care nursing certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation. Tutt is one of 1,128 CCRNs being honored nationally by AACN for 20 years of continuous certification.

“Dyna Tutt is an experienced Critical Care nurse, a valued nursing instructor andstrong community leader here in Palestine,” said Dr. Carol Andersen, director of the Palestine Campus nursing program. “She has served on the Palestine Independent School District Board for 12 years, serving as president for two years and vice president for four years, as well as her current role a secretary of the PISD Board. We are proud of Ms. Tutt’s work with faculty and students and across the community.”