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Services for Prenursing Students

Office of Student Affairs

Linda Carpenter, PhD, RN
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Office: 2.204A     
Phone: 512- 232-4780

The Office of student Affairs serves both prenursing and professional sequence students. Undergraduate advisors are:
Katie Aslan
Mickey Gonzales
Rebeca Trevino

One of the advisors will be assigned to you and they will help you with registration, admission to the school, scholarships, campus services and other related concerns.

Learning Center

Corinne Grimes, Ph.D., RN, CNE
Director, Learning Center
NUR 5.102L
475-6354
 
Learning Center strives to help each student develop both as a learner and as one entering a profession. The Center has a computer lab34 PC computers with a range of applications, instructional program and fast internet access. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building. LC staff is available to provide individual as well as small group assistance with your computer or technology questions. Other services available in the LC include reserve material for classes, anatomical models, posters and videotapes for learning support, literature searches; computer short courses; and more! The Center also houses three study rooms  for small group work.

The Simulation Lab, located on the fourth floor, has three separate simulated patient care environments with six beds each, one simulated exam room with four exam tables, and one simulation room with four bays for high fidelity simulations. Learning experiences in the lab provide opportunities to develop and refine the skills needed in clinical practice.

Learning Enhancement Services

Patricia Castaneda-English, PhD
Coordinator, Learning Enhancement Services
Office: NUR 5.102K
Phone: 512-232-4775
 
The Learning Enhancement Services consist of a variety of services aimed at supporting students during their transition from high school to UT and facilitating their successful progression through the nursing curriculum. Some of the services include First-year Interest Groups (FIGs), Peer mentoring and tutoring, social gatherings, free study skills workshops, and academic counseling.

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