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Critical Care Nurse Shortage During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call for Nurse Anesthesia Students to Bedside

Feb. 10, 2021
Tonychris Nnaka, MPH, RN is an Associate Manager of Critical Care Unit at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas Texas and a nursing PhD student from the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin.
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A Brief History of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

Feb. 8, 2021
In 2020, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing celebrated its 60-year presence on the UT Austin campus. This article gives an overview of some of the key people, places, and events that helped us instill excellence in education, research, and service during our first 60 years.
School of Nursing Community at COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Facing the COVID-19 Crisis, Nurse Leadership Paves the Way for Successful Vaccination Clinic

Jan. 15, 2021
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2020, Erika Tabke, a faculty member at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, made history by administering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Texas.
Nursing Students at the Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Dec. 15, 2020

On Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (CST), the School of Nursing hosted a virtual ceremony in honor of the graduating Class of 2020. The School of Nursing community is excited to honor your achievements and celebrate this moment with your friends and family. Watch the virtual convocation ceremony.

The UT Austin School of Nursing's 2020 Virtual Alumni and Friends Reunion Recording

Nov. 11, 2020
Just in case you missed the UT Austin School of Nursing's 2020 Virtual Alumni and Friends Reunion on Saturday, November 7, 2020! Watch the video below and catch up with us on the UT Austin School of Nursing’s Youtube channel.
Nurses for Racial Justice

Nurses for Racial Justice: Community Climate and Care Committee’s Efforts Centered Around Undoing Racism

June 4, 2020
While our country was still processing and mourning the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, we watched as George Floyd’s life was taken right before our eyes.

School of Nursing Virtual Ceremony 2020

May 22, 2020
Join us for the School of Nursing’s 2020 Virtual Spring Convocation! On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (CDT), the School of Nursing will host a virtual ceremony in honor of the graduating Class of 2020.

Celebrating National Nurses Week: May 6-12, 2020

May 6, 2020

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.

April Watkins

Nursing DNP Student Steps Up To Serve Our Local Community During COVID-19

May 6, 2020
Like a lot of individuals in her profession, UT Austin School of Nursing DNP student April Watkins has used her expertise to aid the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Depressed man looking unhappy sitting on side of the bed

Who’s at Highest Risk for Loneliness and What Can be Done? Check Your Assumptions…

May 5, 2020
In 2018 more than half of the US population reported feeling alone or left out, according to a nationwide survey of over 20,000 US adults.