Johnson-Turpin Center: News and Events

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Nursing Insights from the Johnson-Turpin Center

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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

Celebrating Nurses Week: May 6-12, 2026

May 7, 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.

Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2026 and Fall 2025!

May 4, 2026

The School of Nursing will host its official graduation ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT at Bass Concert Hall. The ceremony recognizes undergraduate and graduate nursing students graduating in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

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