UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing

The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing recently welcomed its newest students into the nursing profession during its White Coat Ceremony. As they received their coats and made their commitment to the profession, they took an important first step toward becoming the nurses and leaders who will care for communities across South Texas and beyond.

Take a look back at this special milestone through our photo gallery.

Last week, we welcomed our newest cohort of nursing students! Dean Hardin, along with our dedicated faculty and staff, shared insights about the journey ahead and the meaningful work these students will take on.

📸 Swipe through to see some highlights from the week.

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Hear from leading experts from across the country, including physicians and researchers from Mays Cancer Center, who are advancing the future of liver, pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancer care. Join us this October for the 2026 San Antonio Liver Cancer Symposium. Registration is free for patients.
Watch why this work is personal and register today: https://bit.ly/3S5bYfK

Break language barriers in healthcare. Transform your bilingual ability into a rewarding medical interpreting skill. Our online Medical Interpreter training program was designed for individuals who are fluent in English and Spanish and who strive to achieve accurate communication and cultural sensitivity among our Hispanic patients. Obtain your certificate of completion to satisfy the prerequisite to apply for national certification. Our fall 2026 course starts on August 31! Register now: https://bit.ly/49bDe23

: Our BSN program ranks in the top 11% nationally. And the numbers tell an even bigger story!

📈 19.5% growth in total enrollment
🩺 93% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate
🎓 93% graduation rate
🔄 95% persistence rate

Behind every number are students, faculty and educators committed to excellence in nursing education and preparing compassionate, highly skilled nurses to serve our communities.

Looking for a place to work on research, class projects, presentations, or other academic work? The ONRS Smart Center now offers new computer stations, including desktop workstations and Wi-Fi docking areas, to support your success.

Visit the ONRS Smart Center website to learn more about available resources, walk-in hours, and how to reserve space in the Smart Center or Media Lab: https://bit.ly/4fmh6oP

Congratulations to Dr. Lixin Song, Vice Dean of Research and 2026 Outstanding 25 Awardee, for being recognized at the Texas Nurses Association Annual Conference!

Dr. Song's recognition reflects a commitment to advancing nursing through leadership, research, and innovation. The conference brought together healthcare professionals from across the state under the theme "Strength in Unity, Excellence in Action" to shape the future of nursing.

Also joining the ranks of honored awardees was a candidate in our PhD in Nursing Science program, Julissa Jade Hance.

Learn more about their accomplishments and impact on the nursing profession:
https://www.texasnurses.org/page/Outstanding25

Help shape the future of dementia care at home!

UT Health San Antonio researchers are seeking participants for the HomeMed-APD study to optimize medication use during care transitions. Patients & Family Caregivers: If you are age 65 or older, have cognitive decline or dementia, hospitalized in the past 3 months, or are caring for someone who meets these criteria, we want to hear your insights.

Clinicians: If you are a Primary Care Provider, Dementia Care Specialist, Hospitalist, or Clinical Pharmacist, or home health care clinicians with experience caring for older adults with cognitive decline and/or dementia, your expertise is needed. Participants may take part in qualitative interviews and will receive $50 for each completed interview.

Contact the study team today at 210-450-8515 or [email protected] to get involved!

Student success starts with access. Programs like Bold Promise are helping remove financial barriers, making it possible for thousands of students to pursue a degree tuition-free. Because when students are supported, they succeed.

See how UT San Antonio is changing lives: https://bit.ly/4tQeXGg