UTMB Nursing Services

09/29/2025

🧭 Leading with Purpose: 2025 Chairpersons Retreat 🧭
In August, UTMB hosted our Annual Professional Governance Chairpersons Retreat, bringing together council chairs from across the organization for a full day of leadership development, collaboration, and inspiration.

This year’s retreat focused on strengthening the foundation of Professional Governance through:

🔹 Ownership & Accountability
🔹 Deep dive into the Professional Practice Model
🔹 Mastering Robert’s Rules of Order
🔹 Understanding the Charter of Accountability
🔹 Clarifying Chairpersons’ Roles & Responsibilities
🔹 Exploring leadership pathways and impact

Our chairs left energized and equipped to lead their councils with clarity, confidence, and a renewed commitment to shared decision-making and excellence in practice.

09/26/2025

Join us for the 32nd Annual
Conference on Spirituality in Nursing

The 32nd Annual Spirituality in Nursing Conference is tailored to the goals and experiences of nurses who prioritize spirituality as a key aspect of patient health, as well as a foundation for their own sense of meaning and professional service.

09/25/2025

🌟 Empowering Frontline Leadership at AONL 2025! 🌟
This year, UTMB proudly supported ten incredible frontline staff members to attend the AONL Professional Governance Leadership Conference in beautiful San Antonio, TX!

Throughout the event, our team explored innovative strategies to elevate their leadership within Professional Governance councils—gaining insights into:

✅ Enhanced methods of staff engagement
✅ Streamlined and standardized processes
✅ Strengthened communication practices
✅ And so much more!

Their experience will directly impact how we continue to foster shared decision-making, collaboration, and excellence across UTMB. We’re excited to see how their leadership continues to grow and inspire!

09/24/2025

UTMB Proudly Sponsors the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Bay Area/Galveston County

Saturday, Oct. 18th at 8am Stewart Beach, Galveston

Many people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia and their family caregivers come to our campuses every day looking for hope and help. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this time, our physicians, nurses and staff offer their best care and management of symptoms. Our research teams are looking for ways to prevent or cure this devastating disease and to support those already diagnosed.
Eight UTMB departments have already registered a team for this year’s Walk! Let's meet the challenge to have TEN UTMB teams!Start a UTMB Team at

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight Alzheimer's. Join now and help raise awareness and funds for care, support and research.

09/23/2025

The AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) cordially invite you to attend,
University of Texas Medical Branch-AETC Lunch and Learn “HIV, Mental Health, and Resilience”

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
12:00pm- 1:00pm (CST)

This hybrid event (in-person and virtual) will be free to anyone who wants to participate.

Zoom link is provided upon registration.
Guest Speaker: Barbara Calvert, PhD Psychologist
University of Texas Medical Branch

09/13/2025

GALVESTON COMMUNITY BAND performs at Levin Hall

Galveston Community Band performs their Fall Concert at Levin Hall
Sunday, September 14, 7pm • Free Admission

The Galveston Community Band consists of volunteer musicians of various ages and skill levels and performs throughout Galveston County. UTMB students, doctors and retirees help make up band membership and anyone is welcome to join.

For more information on how to join the band, rehearsals, or instruments for loan, email GCB Band Director, Doyle Neuwiller at dneuwiller@yahoo.com

09/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Ray C. Corry, BSN, RN, CCRN 🎉
Recipient of the Annual Marshall-Watson Preceptor Award at UTMB!

Ray’s impact as a preceptor goes far beyond clinical instruction—he creates a safe, empowering learning environment where every team member feels supported and valued. As shared by Charis Byrd:

“Ray met me where I was—never judged me for what I didn’t know, and always encouraged growth. He fosters a culture of learning not just for his preceptees, but for the entire healthcare team. Whether it’s sharing evidence-based practices or walking me through research on fall prevention in the ICU, Ray leads with patience, clarity, and compassion.”

Ray exemplifies excellence in mentorship, patient advocacy, and professional development. His ability to teach, guide, and uplift others makes him a role model for all.

👏 Join us in celebrating Ray’s dedication to nursing education and his outstanding contributions to the UTMB community!

09/10/2025

09/09/2025

Get Paid to Train with the CNA Apprenticeship Program

UTMB Health is once again accepting applications for our Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program.

The program’s next cohort begins Monday, Nov. 10, and it provides a direct pathway into health care with full-time employment and hands-on clinical training at no cost to you.

Program Benefits
• Competitive Pay: Start earning $15/hour as a Hospital Aide, with the potential for pay increases during your first year
• Tuition-Free Education: Receive classroom instruction approved by Texas Health and Human Services
• Practical Experience: Work alongside experienced Patient Care Technicians and instructors in a real hospital setting
• Advancement Opportunities: Successfully complete the program to be promoted and qualify for the CNA certification exam

Eligibility Criteria
• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift more than 50 pounds

If you are ready to earn while you learn, apply now at https://utmb.us/eeq. The last day to submit your application is Friday, Sept. 12, and interviews will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 25. Selected applicants will be contacted directly.

For questions about the CNA Apprenticeship Program or assistance with the application process, contact HR Workforce Development at hrwrkfrcdev@utmb.edu.

Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program - Cohort 11 UTMB is accepting applications for our Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship...

09/09/2025

UTMB Health is an Official Ambassador of ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week™

UTMB Health is proud to serve as an official ambassador of ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week™, September 8–12, 2025. This year’s theme, “United Against Malnutrition,” highlights the importance of recognizing, preventing, and treating malnutrition in every care setting.

In addition to offering free access to ASPEN’s national programming and webinars, UTMB Health will host several on-site events. This national initiative raises awareness about the early detection, prevention, and treatment of malnutrition in health care settings. As an ambassador, UTMB has complimentary access to ASPEN’s webinars and educational resources—most of which offer continuing education (CE) credits.

In addition to virtual programming, UTMB is also offering several on-campus learning opportunities and community activities.
UTMB In-Person Events & Featured Webinars
Monday, Sept. 8
Webinar: The Compounding Effects of Patient Safety Failures: From Error to Malnutrition
• Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• CE Credits: 1.5 CE credits
• Location: Galveston Campus, Jennie Sealy Hospital, Room 4.200A & B
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Community Outreach Booth: In-Person
• Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m.
• Location: Galveston Campus, Café on the Court
• Focus: Community resources and malnutrition awareness
Webinar: Malnutrition in Cancer Care: Enhancing Outcomes Through Early Nutrition Intervention and Risk Mitigation
• Time: 11 a.m. to noon
• CE Credits: 1 CE credit
• Location: Galveston Campus, Jennie Sealy Hospital, Room 2.506B
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Webinar: Addressing Malnutrition in Adults with Chronic Liver Disease and Transplant: Strategies for Education Success
• Time: 11 a.m. to noon
• CE Credits: 1 CE credit
• Location: Galveston Campus, Jennie Sealy Hospital, Room 2.506B
Thursday, Sept. 11
Webinar: Enhancing Home Enteral Nutrition: Reducing Obstacles
• Time: 11 a.m. to noon
• CE Credits: 1 CE credit
• Location: Galveston Campus, Jennie Sealy Hospital, Room 2.506B
Friday, Sept. 12
Webinar: Talking About the Elephant in the Room: The Ethics of Communicating a Malnutrition Diagnosis in Adults and Pediatrics
• Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• CE Credits: 1 CE credit
• Location: Jennie Sealy Hospital, Room 2.506B

Visit nutritioncare.org/MAW to register for remote webinar access and access practice tools, videos, podcasts, and other resources. UTMB members can use code [MAW-UTMB] for complimentary registration to the webinars.

In addition to webinars, ASPEN’s Malnutrition Solution Center offers practice guides, videos, podcasts, research papers, and patient resources.

Malnutrition Awareness Week is designed to empower health care professionals with knowledge and tools to improve nutrition care and encourage meaningful conversations about nutritional health.
Learn more about Malnutrition Awareness Week.

Malnutrition Awareness Week is an annual campaign created by ASPEN in 2012. Get ready for MAW 2025, September 8–12!