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Designed for experienced nurses seeking to elevate their practice, the post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, established at the School of Nursing in 2015, equips students with the skills to translate evidence-based research into real-world health care solutions.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dean Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN, has been selected as president/chairperson of the World Academy of Nursing Science (WANS), effective January 1.

Kelly Pretorius, PhD ’19, MPH, APRN, CPNP-A/C & P/C, BSN ’07, RN, clinical assistant professor, has come full circle. In 2024, she returned to the School of Nursing, where she once studied, as a faculty member dedicated to advancing pediatric safety, global health initiatives and policy advocacy. A passionate advocate for child health and well-being, Pretorius brings a wealth of experience from her research, international work and policy involvement to shape the next generation of Longhorn nurses.

Even nursing students could use a recess break sometimes, especially one that teaches a lesson. That’s why Lynn Rew sent her class out to the School of Nursing courtyard a few years ago. “I remember one fall when I was teaching the honors research course, and I had a hard time getting the students interested in research,” Rew shared. So, she made a game out of it.