The University of Texas at AustinSchool of Nursing

Nursing Shortage in Texas Texas is 20% below national average for RN’s

per population, currently short 28,000 RN’s 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

STRONG JOB MARKET FOR THE PREDICTABLE FUTURE

What is Nursing?

It’s not just what you think….

UT Programs in Nursing

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.

Master of Science in Nursing Prepares the Specialist

Nurse PractitionerClinical Nurse Specialist

Nurse MidwifeNurse Anesthetist

PhD in Nursing Prepares

The Nurse Researcher

NIH Ranks UT AustinSchool of Nursing 10th

In the Nation in Funded Research

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Two Tier Admission

Admitted to UT as Pre-Nursing Student Two years of prerequisites

Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Math, NutritionPharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, English, Government, History, Psychology, Growth and Development, Statistics, Fine Arts, Statistics, Research, Ethics, Communication

Apply to Professional Sequence(last semester of sophomore yr)

GPA: Science, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Cumulative

Essay

Volunteer Activities

Letters of Reference

Professional SequenceUpper Division, Jr-Sr Years

Theory - Classroom InstructionSkills - Simulation LabPracticum 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

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

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 AssociationAfrican American Nsg Student AssocHispanic Nsg Student AssocLonghorn Men in Nursing

Resources for Students Learning Center

Computer Lab Audio-Visuals Faculty Reserves Group Study Rooms

Academic Advising Career Counseling Learning Enhancement Office

High School Counselors: It’s getting serious, now!

ABOUT HALF THE RN WORKFORCE WILL REACH RETIREMENT AGE IN THE NEXT 15 YEARS

UT Austin School of NursingNeeds Your Best and Your

Brightest

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

512-232-4783