Patient Care
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Nursing School Responds to Evolving Patient Needs with Vaccines, Virtual Care
September 6, 2021
During the pandemic, the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio addressed the health care needs of the university and overall community by running a state-approved vaccine hub with more than 159,000 vaccines provided to residents.
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COVID-19 Grants Allow Nurse Researchers to Improve Care, Educate
September 6, 2021
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing researchers received several COVID-19 supplemental research grants to allow them the opportunity to find better ways to provide patient care and educate the community during the global pandemic.
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Responding to a Pandemic: Nurses Leading Extraordinary Team
September 6, 2021
The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio led a university-wide effort to create and run the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on campus. The state-approved hub provided 159,137 vaccines.
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Caring for the Caregiver: Support, Resources Transition to Virtual Platform
September 6, 2021
The School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver program quickly adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering virtual support and resources to caregivers struggling with isolation while caring for a person living with dementia.
![Adelita G. Cantu, PhD, RN; Diana Cavazos, PhD, RN; Moonju Lee, PhD, RN; Martha Martinez, MSN, RNC; Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Marta E. Vives, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Tribute2021_Best25_featured-450x270.jpg)
Nursing Faculty Named Among Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas
September 6, 2021
Six faculty members from the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio were among the Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas 2020 by the San Antonio Nursing Consortium.
![Karen Walker Schwab, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS; Jennie Shaw, MSN, RN, CNE; Cheryl Farner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, and Jane Kelly Smith, BSN, RN](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Tribute2021_Outstanding_Nurse_featured-450x270.jpg)
Four Nursing Faculty Members Named Outstanding Nurses for 2020-2021
September 6, 2021
Four faculty member from the School of Nursing were honored by the Texas Nurses Association and Texas Nurses Foundation as outstanding nurses for The International Year of the Nurse for 2020 – 2021.
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Cindy Sickora, DNP, RN, Receives 2021 Presidential Award in Clinical Excellence
September 6, 2021
Cindy Sickora, DNP, RN, vice dean of practice and engagement for the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio, was awarded a 2021 Presidential Award in Clinical Excellence.
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Kenneth P. Miller, PhD, RN, Promoted to Assistant Dean for Ambulatory Clinical Services
September 6, 2021
Kenneth P. Miller, PhD, RN, CFNP, FAAN, FAANP, was promoted to assistant dean for ambulatory clinical services for the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio.
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Lark A. Ford, PhD, MSN, RN, Serves as Director of COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Clinic
September 6, 2021
Lark A. Ford, PhD, MA, MSN, RN, of the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio was promoted to director of the Vaccination Hub Clinic, which provided COVID-19 vaccines.