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TTUHSC Celebrates Graduation, Surprise Engagement

Since the first class in 1981, more than 17,100 nurses have been graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing. But now two alumni can say they became engaged to be married at commencement.

TTUHSC Vision Highlighted at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

On Nov. 4, Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) spoke at the State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation. Rice-Spearman emphasized TTUHSC’s vision—to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.

TTUHSC Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

On October 8, the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipients gathered together for a celebration dinner held at the Academic Event Center in Lubbock.

TPPC Concludes Fall Medication Cleanout® Cycle

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC), hosted by the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, recently conducted its 2021 Fall Medication Cleanout® cycle with collections in Amarillo, Abilene and Lubbock.

Above and Beyond

TTUHSC School of Nursing’s Patricia Warnock reflects on her volunteer work during the COVID-19 pandemic

TTUHSC to Expand Traditional BSN Program to Amarillo Campus

TTUHSC announced the expansion of the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to its Amarillo campus—an act that is expected to meaningfully contribute to the pool of qualified nurses for Amarillo and beyond.

Wise Named Regional Dean for the TTUHSC School of Nursing Dallas Campus

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has named Tiffani Wise, R.N., DNP, as regional dean for the School of Nursing in Dallas, which currently offers two Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs.

Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center Earns Community Health Quality Badges from Health Resources and Services Administration

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recently awarded four 2021 Community Health Quality Recognition badges to the Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing.

“These Aren’t the Days of the Strawman"

COVID-19 brought its fair share of challenges to TTUHSC by making clinical hours and in-person lectures unavailable for students. However, it also has given TTUHSC a chance to explore the strengths and weaknesses of fully incorporating simulation into virtual learning.

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About TTUHSC

Since 1969, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has worked to provide quality education, research and patient care to West Texas. But there is a lot that people don’t know about TTUHSC. Here’s a list of ten things you may not have known about our university.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Grant Recipient Illustrates the Value of Service

Jasmine Ximenez is no stranger to providing detailed, often difficult patient care. Now, as one of ten individuals across the country recruited to the new LEAPP Cystic Fibrosis Fellowship program, Ximenez gets to expand the reach of cystic fibrosis (CF) providers in west Texas, providing one-of-a-kind clinical care for children and adults with CF.

Looking Out for the Helpers

Mental health care professionals at TTUHSC discuss identifiers, tips and resources when helping the helpers.

TTUHSC Honors Class of 2021 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

Graduates from the School of Nursing, the School of Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences crossed the stage May 7-8 at United Supermarkets Arena.

Team Member Spotlight | Joe Ferrer, Managing Director

Joe Ferrer, the Managing Director for the School of Nursing Education Technology Department, shares insights about what it's like to work at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

TTUHSC School of Nursing Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The TTUHSC School of Nursing is celebrating 40 years of educating nurses. The school counts almost 2,000 students across the state and nearly 17,000 graduates as of May 2021.

The Babel Fish of Abilene

Thaddee Uwimana, FPN, discusses his journey from Central East Africa to the Abilene, and the importance of effective communication and adaptability for the sake of the patient.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Collaborates With Mansfield, Methodist Health System to Address Nursing Shortage

The TTUHSC School of Nursing will expand its traditional BSN program to Mansfield, Texas, providing a resource for new nurses critical to the operation of hospitals and clinics.

Center Applies Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Patient Care

Since opening its doors in 2007 at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Permian Basin campus, the Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice (CEEBP) has established itself as a valuable resource for educators and health care providers throughout the Midland-Odessa area, West Texas and beyond.

A Call to Serve

While most of the public was preparing for a lockdown in March 2020, Dr. Barbara Cherry, RN, DNSc, associate dean for Strategic Partnerships, TTUHSC School of Nursing, was thinking beyond household goods. She was coming up with a plan to support the local COVID response in case hospitals were hit with a surge of patients.

Q&A with Michael Escobar, TTUHSC School of Nursing Graduate

Michael Escobar, BSN, RN, a 2018 graduate of the Traditional BSN program in the School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), spoke about his experiences within the program and the opportunities they provided.

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