UTMB Nursing Services

01/09/2026

01/07/2026

Advance Your Nursing Practice with a DNP from UTMB!

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career and make a lasting impact on patient care and healthcare systems? The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UTMB School of Nursing is designed for nurses who are passionate about leadership, innovation, and improving health outcomes across diverse populations.
Our DNP program prepares advanced practice nurses to translate evidence into practice, lead interdisciplinary teams, and influence healthcare policy and system improvements. Whether you’re a BSN- or MSN-prepared nurse, UTMB offers flexible pathways to meet your goals.

Program Highlights:
✅ Flexible Online Format – Designed for working nurses, with supportive faculty and engaging coursework.
✅ Multiple Pathways – Choose from BSN-to-DNP or MSN-to-DNP tracks, including options in Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, and more.
✅ Practice-Focused Project – Apply evidence-based strategies to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
✅ Built for Impact – Prepare to lead at the highest level of clinical practice, administration, or policy.

Take the next step toward advancing your career and shaping the future of nursing.
📅 Apply Now! Visit nursing.utmb.edu/DNP to learn more and start your application today.

Contact: Lauren Homan Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, School of Nursing Phone: 409/772-8328

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program General Information Preparing nurses to participate in the transformation of health care! Our DNP program consists of three (3) different pathways for students: MSN-DNP, BSN-DNP with a Nurse Practitioner Concentration, and BSN-DNP with a Nurse Anesthesia Concentrat...

01/07/2026

Lost & Found Notice

A pair of glasses were found in C Lot on Monday, January 5th. They have been turned in to the UTMB Police.

Please call the non-emergency line to schedule a pick up at (409)772-2691.

Contact: Email: Ashley Marullo For: UTMB Police Phone: 409.772.2691

01/05/2026

Your Weekly Anchor - "New Year...New You."

Each week the Pastoral Care Department brings you a Weekly Anchor and a Moment of Hope to encourage you.

Today’s anchor is an excerpt from blogger and author Kate Bowler. May it encourage you today.

“Can you hear it? The sound of millions of gym memberships set to start January 1st. The sound of Kindle libraries filling up with books promising clarity, discipline, and finally—finally—control. The sound of a culture clearing its throat to say: New Year. New You.

This is not a small thing. In the United States and Canada (bless us all), New Year’s resolutions have become a kind of secular sacrament—an annual recommitment to the belief that limits are a problem to be solved. But what if they aren’t? Answer email faster. You get more email. Optimize your mornings? You get more demands. Master your systems? Congratulations—you’ve become the person everyone relies on.

…What we’re left with isn’t peace. It’s that familiar thrum of anxiety. The late-night scroll. The low-grade guilt. The nagging sense that we’re always behind.
Which brings me to the question I want to ask this New Year.

I don’t want to ask: What should I fix? I want to ask: What kind of life is possible within the limits I actually have?

There is a strange relief in naming our limits honestly. You can’t do everything. You can’t be everything. You will not get to every good, beautiful, meaningful thing that could have mattered to you.

This sounds grim until you realize the alternative is worse: a life spent chasing a version of yourself that doesn’t exist.”

🙏Listen to today's Moment of Hope entitled “Prayer of Purpose,” by one of your UTMB Chaplains.

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles.
they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint." — Isaiah 40:31

12/23/2025

🌟 Charting the Course to Nursing Service Excellence 🌟

Every month, our dedicated nurse educators come together to create dynamic, hands‑on learning environments for new employees in our Nursing Service. Through our innovative simulation lab experience, they ensure that onboarding is not only informative but also engaging, empowering new nurses to build confidence and competence from day one.

This collaborative effort reflects our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and professional growth. By investing in immersive education, our educators are shaping the future of nursing and setting the standard for compassionate, high‑quality care.

💙 We are proud to celebrate these amazing educators who inspire, guide, and chart the course to Nursing Service Excellence.

12/22/2025

✨ Holiday Magic Through Compassionate Care ✨

For the third year in a row, our incredible peri‑operative nurses and providers have come together to make the holidays brighter for children in need. Coordinated by Jacquelyn Dodson in the OR and supported by PACU through a partnership with HIS Ministries in Santa Fe, TX, this initiative has touched the lives of more than 110 underprivileged kids in our community.

From Pre‑Op and OR to PACU, GI, and even our Envision Anesthesia providers, the entire LCC PeriOp Council has joined forces to fulfill each child’s wish list and bring joy where it’s needed most. Their compassion, creativity, and dedication remind us that healthcare is not only about healing—it’s also about giving hope.

💙 Thank you to our nurses and providers for turning teamwork into holiday magic

12/19/2025

Membership Webinar Series
Free On-Demand Webinar
Webinar: "Five Powerful Actions to Take Now to Position Yourself as an Up & Coming Nursing Leader"

Register now and view immediately -- or anytime, anywhere!

Dive into our dynamic 60-minute on-demand webinar, designed specifically for RNs eager to elevate their careers in any role, setting, or specialty. As an up-and-coming nurse leader, take this opportunity to develop your skills as an accomplished and influential nursing leader.

Important Information:
Attendance is FREE for both ANA members and non-members.

Registration is required for all viewers, including individuals and groups.
To continue to provide free programs on important topics, we ask that all viewers register prior to viewing.

Led by Kristy Chunta, PhD, RN, a highly regarded expert on new and developing nurse leaders, this on demand webinar will focus on:
1. Preparing and maintaining your CV: Important do’s and don’ts
2. Advancing your credentials: The benefits and importance of advanced certification and education
3. Honing your writing skills: How best to share your knowledge and expertise
1. Writing a solid abstract
2. Preparing for a professional presentation
3. Writing a manuscript and getting published
4. How to network and develop relationships that will help you on your journey to becoming a Nursing Leader
5. Developing your vision: How to live and lead with your values
This is a webinar every new and future leader needs to attend. Gain the skills you need to be a more effective, inspiring, and connected leader.

Who should attend: Up & Coming Nurse Leaders in all practice settings

Additional Information: This program is informational only; no CNE is being awarded. After viewing, ALL registered viewers will be able to download personalized proof of viewing right from the webinar console.

Sponsored by:

American Nurses Association
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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12/18/2025

🚨 Exciting News for UTMB Nursing! 🚨

We’re launching the Professional Governance Magnet Council 🎉

📅 Thursday, January 8th
🕤 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 League City Campus – Medical Plaza One, Room 2.204
💻 Or join us via Microsoft Teams

All Nursing Service employees are welcome to attend and learn more. Check your UTMB email for further details!

Together, we’ll make bold strides toward achieving Magnet status and showcasing nursing excellence at UTMB! 🌟

12/17/2025

OLLI's SPRING SEMESTER CATALOG IS HERE!

OLLI’s Spring Semester Catalog is now available!
Registration opens on Monday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Join a welcoming community of lifelong learners and discover classes that support healthy longevity, connection and growth.

View the digital catalog or stop by OLLI to pick up your copy. Not a member yet? Be sure to join or renew your membership before registration.

Search for courses below before adding them to your cart. To register, you will need sign-in to your account, and have an active membership. You will know you are successfully logged in if you see your name in the upper right of the screen. Select a semester in the search panel on the left and click...

12/16/2025

Announcing WAMBI - our new employee recognition tool

We’re excited to announce that Wambi, UTMB’s new real-time recognition platform, has officially launched! Wambi elevates how we celebrate the meaningful moments happening across our institution every day and brings patient and employee gratitude directly to the forefront. Every team member, clinical and non-clinical, will have the opportunity to be recognized for the impact they make. This includes students, employees, and contractors.

Find the Wambi app in your app store or go to utmb.wambi.com to log in with your UTMB email address. Personal devices do not need to be enrolled in the Bring Your Own Device program.

For more information, resources, and tips on using Wambi, visit the UTMB Wambi website.