The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

09/14/2026

Dr. Elesha Roberts, a clinical assistant professor with the School of Nursing, has been accepted for publication in The Nursing Education Perspectives Journal. Her article title is "Nursing Faculty Mental Health Literacy Assessment and Evaluation." The journal is the official publication of the National League for Nursing. The work was done as part of her DNP completion.

The article highlights the importance of Mental Health Training for nursing faculty and explores how nursing faculty understand and respond to the mental health needs of students in nursing programs, and demonstrates the positive impact of Mental Health First Aid training. Findings show that targeted training can strengthen faculty mental health literacy, equipping educators with the knowledge and confidence to better recognize concerns, support student well-being, and connect students with appropriate resources.

09/14/2026

School of Nursing students explore career opportunities at fall job fair:

The UT Austin School of Nursing hosted its first fall career fair, connecting approximately 175 nursing students with 20 employers and recruiters. Students explored career and educational opportunities while gaining valuable insight into the next steps in their professional journeys.

09/11/2026

Get your horns up! 🤘 Join us in celebrating Allan Mazurak, one of our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students at the School of Nursing!

Mazurak served as a U.S. Army Reserve combat medic 2010-2018, delivering lifesaving care in Afghanistan. In 2026, he was recognized as a Pat Tillman Scholar, and he will be honored when Texas Football hosts Ohio State this Saturday, Sept. 12.

Thank you for your service, Allan—we’re proud to have you in our nursing community!

Read Allan’s story: https://texaslonghorns.com/news/2026/9/11/longhorn-sports-properties-learfield-texas-lottery-veteran-recognition-allan-mazurak

Allan Mazurak faithfully served with the U.S. Army Reserve from 2010-18 and was mobilized for a combat deployment in 2012. Trained as a combat medic, license...

09/10/2026

Forbes lists the Top 15 careers that are most AI-resistant. Nursing tops the list!
1. Nursing
2. Computer Science
3. Accounting
4. Civil Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Electrical Engineering
7. Physical Therapy
8. Cybersecurity
9. Data Science
10. Education
11. Finance
12. Healthcare Administration
13. Human Resources Management
14. Construction Management
15. Social Work'

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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.

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.

09/03/2026

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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

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