News Category: Graduate

Sure, they’re a quick and convenient solution to getting around congested cities, but e-scooters — dockless electrically powered scooters — often come with a host of problems, some of which can carry a hefty price tag. In one three-month study in Austin, the total cost burden was over $600,000. Based on these numbers, the annual charges for e-scooter injuries could come to around $4 million.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is pleased to announce a new Post-Master’s Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate. This program is offered in partnership with Dell Children's Medical Center. Applications are being accepted now through November 1, 2020. The first semester of the program will begin January 2021. The program design is a hybrid format part-time over four consecutive semesters to allow students to continue working while completing coursework.

The University of Texas at Austin’s efforts to educate top nurses and improve care for older adults, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, have received a boost from long-time UT supporters Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin. Several aspects of this timely gift, which comes as the country celebrates National Nurses Week, focus on COVID-19.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing celebrates National Nurses Week by highlighting a few of our alumni, students, and instructors who have heard and responded to the call of our profession amid challenging times. Read more about these leaders below and join us in our celebration of these everyday heroes.