The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing celebrates National Nurses Week 2024 by highlighting a few of our faculty and students who work diligently toward improving health care for all. Read about our honorees below and join us in celebrating all Longhorn Nurse leaders making a difference.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Nurses
Meet Nico Osier, PhD, BSN, BS, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor for the UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Dr. Osier during National Nurses Week for their passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of registered nurses and nurse scientists!
Fostering Growth and Resilience through Relationships
Meet Megan Thomas Hebdon, PhD, DNP, RN, NP-C, Assistant Professor at UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Dr. Thomas Hebdon during National Nurses Week for her impact on students that will resonate through future generations.
Collaborating to Advance Outcomes Research
Meet Linda H. Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN, Professor at UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Dr. Yoder during National Nurses Week for her impact on future nurse leaders!
Providing Self-Management Tools for Underserved Populations
Meet Heather Cuevas, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNS, Assistant Professor at UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Dr. Cuevas during National Nurses Week for her contributions to fostering future nurse leaders.
Leading with Respect in Psychiatric Nursing
Meet Morgan Ballantine, MSN, Clinical Instructor at UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Morgan Ballantine during National Nurses Week for giving future nurses the skills to provide exceptional care.
Creating a Welcoming Learning Environment
Meet Jessica Cowen, DNP, APRN, CPNP AC/PC, Clinical Instructor at UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Dr. Cowen during National Nurses Week for inspiring future nurses to provide exceptional care.
Bringing Passion for Service to the Student Community
Meet Florence Fadipe, BSN Student at the School of Nursing. We honor Florence during National Nurses Week for her leadership among undergraduate nursing students!
Implementing Change in Healthcare Environments
Meet Arushi Gupta, MSN Student at UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Arushi during National Nurses Week for her dedication to leading change in healthcare environments.
Advancing Health Care for Vulnerable Infants
Meet Jennifer Joyner, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, DNP Candidate at the UT Austin School of Nursing. We honor Jennifer during National Nurses Week for her commitment to improving patient-centered care!
Improving Person-Centered Care
Meet Oscar Franco-Rocha, BSN, RN, PhD in Nursing Candidate at the School of Nursing. We honor Oscar during National Nurses Week for his leadership in improving person-centered care.