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As the population of older adults continues to grow, the unique needs of women aging with schizophrenia spectrum disorders remain largely overlooked. A new study coming out of the School of Nursing is challenging this oversight.

With years of experience working in various international settings, Linda Kim, PhD, MSN, RN, PHN, CPHQ, CGNC, new director of the School of Nursing’s Center for Global Nursing and Health, has dedicated her career to improving health care delivery and promoting the well-being of populations around the world. Her work has taken her to several countries, where she has seen both the challenges and the immense potential for positive change in global health.

For BSN student Jayden Lathon, nursing was never just a career choice; it was a calling rooted in curiosity, compassion and connection. Lathon’s fascination with health and the human body started early.

The Simulation and Skills Center (SSC) at the School of Nursing is a state-of-the-art facility that provides students with hands-on, realistic learning experiences. Equipped with advanced simulation tools, the Center prepares students to transition confidently from the classroom to clinical practice, ensuring they have the competencies needed for effective patient care.

Faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing have recently received regional and international recognition for their contributions to nursing science, leadership and service, reflecting the UT Austin School of Nursing’s continued impact on health care and nursing scholarship.

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 elected 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.

When leaders from the School of Nursing learned there was a critical need for health care services at a new permanent supportive housing site in Austin for older adults exiting homelessness, they stepped up. Now, more than a year later, the onsite health clinic at Pecan Gardens, operated by the School of Nursing, has become a cornerstone of care for residents aged 55 and older who are disabled and working to overcome chronic homelessness.

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.