UTMB Nursing Services

01/15/2026

UTMB Team, Our Magnet Journey Is Shining Bright

Our Magnet designation journey is well underway, and it’s powered by the incredible work, dedication, and stories that each of you bring to life every single day. Across UTMB, your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence are already what make us a Magnet organization in spirit — now we’re gathering the evidence to show the world what we’ve long known.

As we prepare our submission, we aren’t creating something new — we’re simply lifting up the remarkable examples of teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care that define who we are. The stories you share, the care you provide, and the collaboration you model are the heart of this journey.

The display board you see today is just one snapshot of the many powerful stories being collected. It represents the excellence you live out in every interaction, every shift, every patient experience.

We are truly excited to showcase your contributions — not only to UTMB, but to the communities we proudly serve. Your work is meaningful, your impact is real, and your dedication is what sets us apart.

Together, we continue to prove that UTMB is a place "Where Purpose Meets Passion.”

01/14/2026

01/13/2026

Want to lose weight AND stress less during the busy holiday season? It’s possible with Wondr™. UT Benefits is offering Wondr’s clinically proven digital program that teaches you how to lose weight, stress less, and feel better without giving up your favorite holiday foods—at no cost to you.*

Space is limited. Sign up between January 5 - January 18, 2026.

The Wondr program starts February 2, 2026. The Wondr program is available to all UT SELECT and UT CARE Medical Plan members age 18 and above, including employees, retirees, spouses and dependents who have not started a class within the last 12 months. Learn more at wondrhealth.com/LivingWell.

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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