Johnson-Turpin Center: News and Events

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Upcoming Event

Long-Term Care Webinar

Title: From Policy to Practice: Implementing Effective Antibiotic Stewardship in Long Term Care

Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST

Location: Online

CE: Attendees may earn up to 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit

Presenters: Juli Barksdale, MPH, CIC and Carla Smith RN, AS-BC, IP-BC

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UT Austin School of Nursing News

Doctoral Student Amy Patten Receives Prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award

June 17, 2026

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing proudly celebrates PhD candidate Amy B. Patten, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, on being selected as a 2026–2027 Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Scholar Award recipient, a prestigious honor recognizing women who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and the potential to make significant contributions to society.

Camps Help High School Students Learn About Nursing as a Career

June 12, 2026

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.

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