Welcome from the Executive Dean of Health Professions

At Navarro College, we take pride in preparing students for successful, meaningful careers in healthcare. Under the leadership of Guy Featherston, MSEd., Executive Dean of Health Professions and Navarro College-Waxahachie, our programs combine high-quality education, advanced technology, and real-world training opportunities to equip students for excellence in their chosen health profession. 

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About Guy Featherston, MSEd

Since 2006, Guy Featherston has served in numerous leadership capacities at Navarro College and is currently the Executive Dean of Health Professions and Navarro College–Waxahachie. In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team of faculty dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare curricula and clinical experiences that prepare students to meet the needs of the Navarro College community and society at large.

Featherston was instrumental in establishing the Registered Nursing-to-Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (RN-to-BSN) Bridge Program, which launched in Fall 2023. The program provides expanded academic and career pathways for students, with the first graduating class completing their degrees in August 2024.

Credentials

  • MSEd, Educational Psychology - Baylor University

  • BS, Psychology - Oklahoma State University

Programs Offered

Through the Health Professions office, students can pursue pathways such as: 

  • Licensed Vocational Nursing-to-Registered Nursing (LVN-to-RN) Bridge

  • Medical Laboratory Technology

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Registered Nursing (RN)

  • Registered Nursing-to-Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (RN-to-BSN) Bridge

  • Vocational Nursing (VN)

 

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Executive Dean Featherston's vision for Health Professions emphasizes education that extends far beyond the classroom. Students at Navarro College gain real-world experience through: 

  • Clinical work at local and national healthcare facilities

  • Hands-on practice in community-based healthcare and human service settings

  • Small class sizes that allow personalized faculty support and mentorship

  • State-of-the-art simulation labs featuring high-fidelity manikins

  • Access to professional-level technology and instrumentation used daily by practitioners 

 

Your Future in Healthcare

Healthcare is both challenging and rewarding, and Executive Dean Featherston ensures that Navarro College provides the supportive yet innovative environment needed for student success. Graduates leave prepared with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet the demands of today's healthcare workforce and to pursue fulfilling careers in service to others.

 

Take the Next Step

If you are considering a career in healthcare, the Navarro College Health Professions office is here to help you achieve your goals. Explore our programs, connect with our faculty, and take the first step toward a rewarding future.

For additional information or to speak with us directly, please contact:

Guy Featherston, MSEd.

Executive Dean of Health Professions and Navarro College-Waxahachie

Email the Health Professions Office