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

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Phone: 
512-471-7913
Email:
 lbj-ijtgerocenter@nursing.utexas.edu
Address:
1710 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712

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Caring for Those Who Shaped Our World

Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin

Established in September 2022, the Johnson–Turpin Center honors Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin for their support of aging research and community health initiatives.

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Texas Recognizes Excellence in Nursing Within the Johnson-Turpin Center

Aug. 26, 2026
The Johnson-Turpin Center for Gerontological Nursing promotes nursing excellence in providing support for older adults. This year, we were acknowledged by the Texas Nursing Association. Jacki Hecht, RN, MSN, Project Coordinator in the Johnson-Turpin Center was selected as one of 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses of 2026.
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MSN Student Olivia Castiglioni Receives Gerontological Nursing Scholarship

Aug. 25, 2026
Scholarship money is vital for nursing students, easing financial burden and allowing students to focus on the rigors of their study. A huge shoutout and congratulations to Olivia Castiglioni, RN, AG-CNS, a recipient of the 2026-2027 Myrna D. Schlegel/AWARE (Alzheimer's Women's Association for Resources and Education) Scholarship.
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