The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing We are one of the leading nursing schools in the nation, with a history of excellence in academics, research and service.

The School of Nursing offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, a Doctor of Philosophy and a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a post master's degree program provided in a hybrid format. The BSN and MSN programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the accrediting organization for undergraduate and master's

level professional nursing education, and the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program is accredited by the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses. Visit the program links for specific information about each program.

On Aug. 25, the UT Austin School of Nursing certified 24 attendees in Basic Life Support (BLS) during the Quality in Lon...
09/04/2026

On Aug. 25, the UT Austin School of Nursing certified 24 attendees in Basic Life Support (BLS) during the Quality in Long Term Care Conference (QLTCC), held at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin.

Led by Loree LaChance and Juan Rocha on behalf of UTSON’s American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center, the session offered hands-on instruction and skills review in adult and infant CPR.

The initiative reflects UTSON’s ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare education and supporting excellence in long-term care, especially for professionals whose employers may not offer certification opportunities. By providing BLS certification in this setting, UTSON expanded access to essential training for long-term care providers while investing in community health and workforce readiness.

A dedicated team of BLS instructors contributed their time, expertise, and collaborative spirit to ensure a high-quality learning experience:

· Juan Rocha, UTSON Training Center Coordinator
· Loree LaChance, UT alum
· Michael McMullen, independent instructor
· Jeni Irvine, UT Athletics instructor

Their contributions highlight the strength of UTSON’s instructional network and its commitment to community engagement, professional development, and improved care outcomes.

HNSA Advisors Drs. Janice F. Hernandez and Anna Mendoza, with the UT Hispanic Nursing Student Association (HNSA), led hi...
09/04/2026

HNSA Advisors Drs. Janice F. Hernandez and Anna Mendoza, with the UT Hispanic Nursing Student Association (HNSA), led high‑impact cardiovascular health outreach at this year’s “Vestido Rojo” event in Austin on Aug. 29, 2026. Sherlyn Sosa, HNSA’s volunteer coordinator who is graduating with her BSN this December along with HNSA volunteers conducted blood pressure screenings, offered individualized education, and taught compression‑only CPR, ensuring more than 600 Latina women left with practical, lifesaving knowledge.

Vestido Rojo is part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red Por Tu Corazón campaign is a community‑based initiative that provides heart‑health education, screenings, and resources specifically designed for Latina women, who face disproportionate risks for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The event serves as a trusted space for culturally relevant learning, empowerment, and connection.

HNSA’s involvement reflects the organization’s ongoing dedication to advancing health literacy, supporting preventive care, and strengthening community partnerships across Central Texas.

Congratulations!
09/03/2026

Congratulations!

Congratulation to Dr. Jung Kwak for receiving a $3 million R01 award from the National Institutes of Aging for her proje...
09/02/2026

Congratulation to Dr. Jung Kwak for receiving a $3 million R01 award from the National Institutes of Aging for her project, "Matching Care to Need in Dementia Care Transitions: Identifying Patient-Caregiver Profiles and Co-Developing Provider and System Implementation Tools."

Dr. Kwak's project will develop a profile-based framework for matching transitional care services to distinct caregiving groups that focus on persons living with dementia. Her study will move beyond the traditional, one-size-fits-all approaches to enable tailored, evidence-based care by creating workflow templates for embedding transitional care into existing processes, including stakeholder training and usability testing.

09/01/2026

Dr. Kavita Radhakrishnan has officially been appointed dean of the The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing after serving as interim dean since March.

An accomplished scientist, educator and leader, Dean Radhakrishnan has been a member of the UT faculty since 2012. She will continue leading the School of Nursing as it advances research, educates the next generation of nurses and scholars and works to improve health and care for communities across Texas and beyond.

Congratulations, Dean Radhakrishnan! 🤘

Read more about Dean Radhakrishnan here: https://utex.as/3SrdU2B

The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Kavita Radhakrishnan, PhD, MSEE, RN, FAAN, as dean of the School of Nurs...
09/01/2026

The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Kavita Radhakrishnan, PhD, MSEE, RN, FAAN, as dean of the School of Nursing, effective immediately.

A member of the UT Austin faculty since 2012 and interim dean since March, Radhakrishnan is a nationally recognized nurse scientist and educator whose work bridges nursing, engineering, and digital health. Her leadership is grounded in a commitment to people, shared purpose, and the belief that nursing education and science can transform lives.

Please join us in congratulating Dean Radhakrishnan as the School of Nursing community begins this next chapter together!

https://nursing.utexas.edu/news/kavita-radhakrishnan-named-dean-school-nursing

Welcome back!
08/24/2026

Welcome back!

Amanda Martinez was awarded the SON Star award, given to a staff member every four months as voted by her peers.Martinez...
08/18/2026

Amanda Martinez was awarded the SON Star award, given to a staff member every four months as voted by her peers.
Martinez serves as the Nurse Academic Success Coordinator at the University of Texas School of Nursing, where she leads the Peer Academic Coaching program for undergraduate nursing students and oversees the integration of Kaplan NCLEX preparation tools into the nursing curriculum.
Martinez is a proud alumna, having completed both her undergraduate and graduate education at UT.

08/18/2026

Please join in congratulating Dr. Li-Chen Lin who recently received a $225,195 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award through the Texas Office of the Governor.

Dr. Lin and her co-investigators, Drs. Ana Todd and Lisa Morris, will develop and implement tabletop exercises, simulations, online training modules, and a train-the-trainer models to prepare students, healthcare professionals, and community members to respond to disasters and emergency incidents.

08/17/2026

A reminder to RSVP by 8/17/2206 at 11:59 PM for the Kaplan NCLEX training for this Wednesday, 8/19/2026, 9 AM - 11 AM. All nursing faculty are welcome to attend. All nursing faculty should already have a Kaplan account. Nursing staff who assist with Kaplan proctoring or S2 readiness for graduation/sitting for the NCLEX may attend as well, as they may benefit from background NCLEX information. Staff who already assist with Kaplan proctoring have a Kaplan account as well.

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