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Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin

School Establishes the Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin Center for Gerontological Nursing

Jan. 24, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing’s efforts to educate top nurses and improve care for older adults will continue to grow, thanks to a gift from long-time UT supporters Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin, to create the Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin Center for Gerontological Nursing.
Dr. Tonychris Nnaka

NIH T32 Pre-Doctoral Fellow and Jonas Scholar Continues Training at Dartmouth School of Medicine

Jan. 24, 2023
After a tragic incident that Tonychris Nnaka, PhD, MPH, RN, CPH, experienced when he was 8 years old, he decided that whatever he would do in life, it would be related to saving lives and serving the needs of underserved people.
Nursing Students at the Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to the Class of Fall 2022!

Dec. 1, 2022
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (CST), the School of Nursing will host a ceremony at the Bass Concert Hall in honor of the graduating Class of 2022. The School of Nursing community is excited to honor your achievements and celebrate this moment with your friends and family.
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Fall 2022 Light the Lamp Pinning Ceremony

Sept. 7, 2022
On Friday, September 2, 2022, the School of Nursing celebrated the Fall 2022​ Light the Lamp Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony honored our nursing students entering clinical settings in a pinning ceremony promoting humanistic, patient-centered care.
Dean Alexa Stuifbergen

Alexa Stuifbergen to Conclude Tenure as Dean after 2022-23 Academic Year

Aug. 18, 2022
After over a decade of dedicated service as the dean of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Alexa Stuifbergen will conclude her tenure as dean upon completion of the 2022-23 academic year and will continue as faculty.

Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2022!

May 16, 2022

On Friday, May 20th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CST), the School of Nursing will host a ceremony at the Bass Concert Hall in honor of the graduating Class of 2022. The School of Nursing community is excited to honor your achievements and celebrate this moment with your friends and family.

National Nurses Week 2022: Spotlights

May 6, 2022
Read about Dara Vasquez, Tonychris Nnaka, Katherine “Kat” Carroll Britt, Hanade Abdalla, Eliana Gill, and Victoria Wright.
Nursing Students

Preparing the Next Generation of Nurse Educators

May 6, 2022

Did you know that, in addition to educating the next generation of TEXAS Nurses, the UT Austin School of Nursing is also working to address the shortage of Nurse Educators?

Laura Murphy

Furthering Nursing Education through Teaching and Research

May 6, 2022
Meet Laura Murphy, MSN, RNC-OB, Clinical Instructor, Alternate Entry Foundation Year Coordinator, two-time graduate from the UT Austin School of Nursing, and a current PhD Candidate with an anticipated graduation date of May 2022.
Dr. Janice F. Hernandez

Paving the Way for Student Success

May 6, 2022
Meet Janice F. Hernandez, DNP, RN, FNP-C, Clinical Assistant Professor and Division Chair of The Holistic Adult Health Division at the UT Austin School of Nursing. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree at the UT Austin School of Nursing and aims to motivate and inspire nursing faculty and students while leading and implementing changes that will pave the way for the success of those she meets.