School of Nursing

Nursing Students Translate COVID-19 Handbook into Spanish

AUSTIN, Texas — Two bilingual University of Texas at Austin students are volunteering to translate and distribute COVID-19 health information to Spanish-speaking communities, bridging a critical information gap during the pandemic. Daniel Suárez-Baquero, a Colombian licensed nurse, wanted to assist the Texas health care community in fighting the coronavirus. However, without a license from the state, […]

Mental Health Programs Change Strategy Under COVID-19

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to the unique challenges that COVID-19 presents to underserved Austin communities, a collaboration between the School of Nursing and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin is switching gears. The African American Church-Based Mental Health and Wellness (AMEN) program is going online. Supported by […]