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Seeking Solutions to Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment

Oct. 4, 2021
Diabetes disproportionally affects the Latinx community as a whole, and few studies have been conducted on specific disease processes in Latinx ethnic subgroups. Dr. Cuevas, a first-generation Cuban American and nurse, is developing appropriate interventions that distinguish differences resulting from migration patterns, culture, gender, economics, and political realities of each Latinx subgroup in order to establish more specific guidelines for diabetes care.
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Public Health & Discussing the Effects of COVID-19

Sept. 23, 2021
Co-moderators Shannon W. Jones and Jacki Hecht interviewed Dr. Desmar Walkes, the health authority for Austin and Travis County and Medical Director for Austin Public Health as well as Adrienne Sturrup, Interim Austin Public Health Director and Assistant Director for Community Engagement on September 8th, 2021.
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No. 1 in Texas — Again!

Sept. 15, 2021
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing was ranked in the top 4 percent nationally among Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report for Best Colleges 2022. The UT Austin School of Nursing was ranked No. 23 out of 694 top nursing programs in the nation and No. 1 in Texas in the publication’s first-ever ranking of undergraduate nursing programs.
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Baby Steps in Genetic Research May Lead to Prevention of Preterm Births

Sept. 14, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas — It has long been known that the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of death or serious disability. Approximately one in 10 babies are born too early in the United States every year. In a recent study, researchers investigated one source — the vaginal microbiome — to look for solutions.
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Three University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing students awarded grant from Jonas Philanthropies

Sept. 3, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas — Three UT Austin nursing doctoral students have been selected for the 2021–2023 Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare scholar cohort. As such, they are among 76 of the nation’s most promising doctoral nursing scholars who are addressing the country’s most pressing health care challenges, according to Jonas Philanthropies.

Gone to Nursing 2021!

Sept. 1, 2021

On Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, the School of Nursing welcomed both incoming undergraduate and graduate students with our own "Gone to Nursing" program. Students were able to meet with new classmates, current students, and the School of Nursing faculty and staff. They were able to connect with various Nursing student organizations and celebrate the beginning of the school year in a casual and fun way.

Associate Professor elected to the Gerontological Society of America

July 21, 2021
Jung Kwak, PhD, MSW, FGSA, associate professor, was elected to the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Office of Social Research, Policy, and Practice (SRPP) Section Chair, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
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Healing and Building Mental Wellness

June 3, 2021
Moderator, Jacki Hecht, interviewed Elliott Niblack, the Chief Education and Equity Officer and Internship Director at The D. Wood Foundation. He has an extensive background as an educator and trainer and has developed an Educated Empathy curriculum for families to strengthen communication, social and emotional learning, and cultural awareness for creating spaces that support youth through the trauma of racial bias.

Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2021!

May 24, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, 2021, the School of Nursing hosted a Graduate Recognition Moment in honor of the graduating Class of 2021. The School of Nursing community is excited to honor your achievements and celebrate this moment with your friends and family.

Florence possessed leadership qualities that were not expected of women during her time; she was clear and decisive, often challenging the status quo.

What Florence Nightingale Can Teach Us About Nursing Today

May 13, 2021
On May 12, we celebrated the 201st anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. She continues to be recognized as the nurse leader who revolutionized nursing by collecting and using data, introducing hygiene practices that reduced mortality rates and providing reports to governmental leaders about changes required to improve military health care among British troops as well as civilian public health.