September 2020 Archive

10 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Nursing School

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • September 28, 2020

While it’s no secret that finding the right school is a complex decision, the following 10 queries can help prospective students choose the right nursing program to meet their particular needs.

A New Vision for TTUHSC

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • September 23, 2020

In a message to the TTUHSC community, President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., unveiled the university’s new vision, which seeks to unite faculty, staff and students across campuses with a common goal to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.

A Professor Perspective of the RN to BSN Program at TTUHSC

  • By TTUHSC
  • September 16, 2020

“As a telecommuting assistant professor, I usually work from my home in Dallas and travel to campus in Lubbock for faculty meetings and graduation, which will resume when it's safe to do so,” Kathleen Kearney, JD, MSN, RN, explained. “A typical day involves facilitating online courses, grading, recording videos and talking or emailing with students and other faculty.”

TTUHSC, TCC Announce Concurrent Enrollment Program

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • September 14, 2020

Longstanding partners Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing and Tarrant County College (TCC) joined forces to provide a new concurrent enrollment program for nursing students.

RN to BSN Program From a Student's Perspective

  • By TTUHSC
  • September 08, 2020

The landscape of healthcare is constantly changing, and the RN to BSN program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is equipping nurses for the complex challenges. In this ever-changing arena, this program is training knowledgeable, compassionate nurses.

Safe Holiday Planning, Despite "COVID-Fatigue"

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • September 03, 2020

Earlier this month, Governor Greg Abbott spoke to the community at a press conference, referring to the weariness surrounding the pandemic as “COVID-fatigue.” Ron Cook, DO, spoke about what can help.

A Tale of Hardship and Hope

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • September 02, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing graduate JC Southard’s new position at Dallas Methodist Medical Center is more than just a way to pay the bills. For Southard, it was the very hospital where his motivation to work in health care was born.

A New School Year, A New SGA Team

  • By Rachel Burroughs
  • September 01, 2020

The start of this school year is going to look different in many ways. Student Government Association (SGA) executive officers have been working hard all summer to represent Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) through these uncertain times.

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