Texas ranks second on the list of states with the most severe nursing shortage. The demand for BSN-credentialed nurses is increasing, especially in Central Texas, with an aging workforce and increased population. To help skill-up … Continue reading
Vote Now! ACC’s Nursing Program named finalist for Best of the Best Awards
Austin Community College’s Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2018 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts through August 10. Follow these steps to vote … Continue reading
ACC to launch first bachelor’s degree program fall 2018
Austin Community College (ACC) will launch its first bachelor’s degree program this fall. The RN-to-BSN program addresses a critical nursing shortage in Central Texas and creates a new advancement pathway for local registered nurses (RN). … Continue reading
ACC to begin developing RN-to-BSN degree program
Austin Community College (ACC) is beginning its work to develop curriculum for a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2118 into law Monday, June 12, authorizing ACC and other … Continue reading
President’s Podcast: Answering the state’s nursing crisis
ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses a solution to the state’s nursing crisis in a President’s Podcast featuring guests Megan Snay, a May graduate of ACC’s nursing program, and Greg Hartman, chief of external … Continue reading
Lawmakers Seek to Ease Texas Nurses Shortage
Spectrum News: Lawmakers Seek to Ease Texas Nurses Shortage By Victoria Maranan Tuesday, February 21, 2017 AUSTIN, Texas — If the current economic trends keep up, Texas expects to be short 70,000 nurses by 2020. But … Continue reading
ACC Health Sciences hosts open house
Austin Community College’s Health Sciences Division is hosting an open house Saturday, February 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd. Participants can tour facilities, view demonstrations, and meet with faculty … Continue reading
ACC stepped into offer higher education here
Fredericksburg Standard: ACC stepped into offer higher education here
