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UT Southwestern Nurses are committed to providing quality nursing care through effective use of resources and the development of innovative programs in clinical practice, education, and research.
05/18/2026
Nurses week and every week, we celebrate the incredible nurses who care for our patients with skill, empathy, and heart. You all make a difference in ways that can’t be measured but are always felt. Thank you for everything you do!
04/28/2026
On March 16, UT Southwestern recognized Racheal King, B.S.N., RN, with the prestigious DAISY Award. Racheal is an ambulatory nurse in the Internal Medicine Subspecialties clinic. Her nomination read:
“Racheal went above and beyond for a patient of mine. The patient required off label therapy and had been struggling with his/her condition for years without relief. We submitted a prior auth that was immediately declined without an option for an appeal. Racheal refused to give up in order to help this patient. She submitted documentation, researched the therapy and its use for the condition, and submitted this documentation without question. This medication that was denied was approved due to her hard work. She advocated for this patient without being asked and exceeded expectations, which ultimately helped this patient to receive the treatment they deserved. I, a physician, have very rarely seen this dedication and feel she is well deserved of this honor.”
Thank you, Racheal, for your dedication and for advocating for our patients here at UT Southwestern!
03/20/2026
UT Southwestern is proud to announce that we have officially received our third Magnet designation and this time, with distinction! This honor recognizes organizations that go above and beyond in nursing excellence and patient care.
From groundbreaking research and strong certification rates to exceptional patient experience, this achievement reflects the heart and pride behind our work. This one belongs to all of us. Congratulations, UT Southwestern!
03/19/2026
Today we celebrate the dedication, expertise, and passion of our certified nurses. Your commitment to excellence sets the standard for patient care. Happy Certified Nurses Day!
03/04/2026
Last week, UT Southwestern had the privilege of sending 40 nurse leaders to the 2026 Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership (TONL) Annual Conference. We hope you all enjoyed the conference and will share the knowledge you learned with your peers!
[Group photo of nurse leaders who attended the conference]
02/14/2026
Roses are red, our scrubs are blue. Our patients are lucky to have nurses like you! Happy Valentine's Day to our UT Southwestern Nurses!
Weather won’t slow us down! We welcomed the Magnet appraisers this afternoon and look forward to sharing the work we are proud of throughout the week.
01/02/2026
Welcoming the New Year with gratitude for our nurses and the compassionate care they provide every day.
[Photos of Nurses Celebrating the New Year]
12/30/2025
On December 11, UT Southwestern recognized Darlene Graham, B.S.N., RN with the DAISY Award. Darlene is an inpatient nurse on the 8 blue medical intensive care unit. In her nomination, a family member of one of her patients stated:
"Darlene has made this very difficult time for our family as comfortable and stress-free as possible. She was patient, kind, caring, intentional, and compassionate. God provided the angel we needed for such a time as this! Be forever blessed, Darlene! This is truly your calling."
Congratulations Darlene and thank you for your commitment to our patients!
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our UTSW Nurses!
[Photos of Groups of Nurses Celebrating the Holidays]