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The 2026 Longhorn Nursing Immersion Summer Camp provides high school students with hands-on nursing experiences, clinical skills training, and mentorship from current nursing students. Through simulations and interactive learning, participants gain valuable insight into the nursing profession while exploring whether a career in nursing is the right fit for their future.

The University of Texas is proud to announce that Yang Li, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing, has been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).

The Texas Nurses Association (TNA) recognized Jacklyn “Jacki” Hecht, Julie Zuñiga and Veronica “Ronnie” Walker, all faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, among its 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2026.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing joins health care organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Nurses Week, observed May 6–12, 2026. The annual recognition honors the dedication, compassion, and leadership of nurses while highlighting the essential role the profession plays in advancing health care and improving lives.