Nursing Powerhouse

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Let me introduce you to Leah. She was born in the Philippines and grew up in Mesquite, Texas. This high school valedictorian came to UTA for the same reason as tens of thousands of other students to make the world better by being a nurse. Tell us all about it Leah.

– Thanks Alex, hey everybody. When choosing a university, UTA immediately stood out to me for so many reasons. It offers extensive financial and scholarship support, it’s the perfect distance from home and I love its size and incredibly diverse student population. Most importantly, it has a distinguished nursing program that attracts students from all over the country. UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the number one producer of nurses in Texas and one of the largest in the country. It’s also a four-time designated National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, a designation awarded to institutions that demonstrate a commitment to excellence in nursing education. Since entering UTA as a freshman nursing scholar, I’ve been met with supportive faculty, plentiful resources that cultivate student success and a culture that empowers students to excel. Plus, the department offers fantastic scholarships and career opportunities. One of my favorite experiences is clinicals. Nursing students are placed in small groups with an expert faculty member guiding and equipping us with skills and knowledge to become the best future healthcare professionals we can be. Aside from getting hands-on experience, the best part has been forming strong bonds with my clinical group where I’ve even met some of my best friends. UTA has a brand new state-of-the-art smart hospital that provides simulation training to student nurses like me. This innovative facility features mock patient rooms, advanced medical robots, and virtual reality simulations. Enabling students to immerse ourselves in scenarios and develop skills in a hands-on environment. CONHI has provided me with invaluable knowledge, skills, and experience as a future healthcare professional. Beyond these opportunities, UTA has helped me blossom socially, spiritually, and personally. After graduating in home play at Globe Life Field as a high school valedictorian, I cannot wait to walk in the same place as a proud UTA Maverick. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you Leah for being a part of a proud tradition of UT Arlington nurses, and sharing why it’s one of the top programs of its kind in the nation. With incredible facilities and dedicated faculty, it’s no wonder this is the largest public university nursing program in the United States, awesome job.