The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

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The University of Texas at AustinSchool of
Nursing
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Nursing Shortage in Texas

• Texas is 20 below national average for RNs per
  population, currently short 28,000 RNs
• Texas is the second fastest growing state in the
  nation
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 23
  growth of RN positions by 2006
• Texas Nurses Association is proposing that the
  current graduation rate double by 2007

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STRONG JOB MARKET FOR THE PREDICTABLE FUTURE
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What is Nursing?

• Its not just what you think.

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UT Programs in Nursing
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Bachelor of Science in NursingPrepares the
Generalist

• Practice In
• Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Geriatrics, Psychiatric,
  Cardiac, Pulmonary, Rehab, Infection Control, ER,
  ICU, Occupational, Public Health, School Nursing,
  Long-term care, Hospice Care

• Oncology, Flight Nurse,Operating Room, Home
  Health,
• Parish Nursing, Public Health, Etc.

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Master of Science in Nursing Prepares the
Specialist

• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Midwife
• Nurse Anesthetist

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PhD in Nursing Prepares The Nurse Researcher

• NIH Ranks UT Austin
• School of Nursing 10th
• In the Nation in
• Funded Research

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Two Tier Admission

• Admitted to UT as Pre-Nursing Student
• Two years of prerequisites
• Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Math, Nutrition
• Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, English,
  Government, History, Psychology, Growth and
  Development, Statistics, Fine Arts, Statistics,
  Research, Ethics, Communication

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Apply to Professional Sequence(last semester of
sophomore yr)

• GPA Science, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Cumulative
• Essay
• Volunteer Activities
• Letters of Reference

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Professional SequenceUpper Division, Jr-Sr Years

• Theory - Classroom Instruction
• Skills - Simulation Lab
• Practicum Courses - Hospital and Community
• Adult Health, Mental Health, Aging, Childbearing,
  Pediatrics, Public Health, Management, Genetics,
  Spanish for Healthcare Providers
• Capstone Preceptorship - 120 hrs full time,
  last semester of senior year, hospital setting

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Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

• Licensing Exam (NCLEX) taken after successful
  completion of an accredited academic program
• After Passing the Exam
• Graduate becomes a Registered Nurse

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Supporting Programs and Student Organizations

• Peer Mentoring
• Freshman Interest Groups (FIGS)
• SHINE Program(students helping in nursing
  education) Student assists Faculty
• Student Groups
• UT Nursing Student Association
• African American Nsg Student Assoc
• Hispanic Nsg Student Assoc
• Longhorn Men in Nursing

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Resources for Students

• Learning Center
• Computer Lab
• Audio-Visuals
• Faculty Reserves
• Group Study Rooms
• Academic Advising
• Career Counseling
• Learning Enhancement Office

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High School Counselors Its getting serious,
now!
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ABOUT HALF THE RN WORKFORCE WILL REACH RETIREMENT
AGE IN THE NEXT 15 YEARS
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UT Austin School of NursingNeeds Your Best and
Your Brightest
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Additional Information

• www.utexas.edu/nursing/
• Student Affairs Office 512-232-4788
• Sarah Peters - Placement Recruitment
• 512-232-4783