The Learning Enhancement and Academic Progress (LEAP) Center provides specialized academic resources and services for students, staff, faculty, and the community at The University of Texas School of Nursing. The LEAP Center combines educational areas into a single cohesive unit that streamline and optimize both student and faculty development, academic success, and support community initiatives for improving nursing knowledge.
LEAP Center: Services
Simulation and Skills Center (SSC)
– Nicole Manley, Interim Director, LEAP Center
– Amanda Marshall, Senior Program Coordinator
– Jonathan Spear, Program Coordinator
- Simulation Lab
- Skills Lab
Peer Academic Coaching (PAC)
– Amanda Martinez, Senior Program Coordinator
- Individual/Group Tutoring
- Hire PAC Coaches
Compliance Certification & Trainings
– Deanna Baker, Training & Special Projects Director
- Computer Testing Center
- Compliance Certification
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
– Lisa Costa, NCPD Coordinator
- Continuing Professional Development
- CNE Credits
Instructional Technology
– Julia Wolfe, Instructional Technology Specialist
- Canvas, Zoom, Honorlock, & More
- Educational Technology Support
Administrative Support
– Marcella Sanchez, Administrative Assistant
- Textbook & Documentation Requests
- ID Badges & Assessment Kit
Continuing Nursing Education
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Compliance Certification
The UT at Austin School of Nursing offers AHA BLS (CPR), First Aid, and AHA BLS Instructor Course to UT employees, students, & community healthcare professionals who require certification for employment.