06/19/2026
Friday means skills check for our Vocational Nursing students! 💫
These hands-on assessments give students the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, confidence, and clinical skills they’ve been working hard to develop. 🙂
Keep up the great work, future nurses! ✨
06/08/2026
☀️ Sometimes the best lessons happen outside the classroom!
This morning, our VN clinical instructors took our LVN students on a special field trip—walking from campus to McDonald’s for breakfast before heading back for skills lab. 🍳☕
Moments like these remind us that education is about more than textbooks and hands-on training. It’s also about building connections, supporting one another, and creating a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged every step of the way.
At Blake Austin College, our students and faculty are what make this place feel like home and each other feel like family.☺️
06/01/2026
📋 What’s on the agenda this week?
Medical Assisting Skills Check! 🩺✨
From vital signs and patient communication to clinical procedures, our CMAP students are putting their knowledge to the test and building the confidence they’ll need in the healthcare field.
Every skill mastered today is one step closer to a rewarding career in patient care. 💙
05/29/2026
✨ Faculty Spotlight: Khamisi Jackson ✨
Meet Khamisi Jackson, one of our incredible Clinical Instructors at Blake Austin College! 💙
A nurse since 2010, Khamisi brings years of knowledge, compassion, and real-world experience into the classroom, helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students make a lasting impact every day.
Outside of nursing, Khamisi enjoys crocheting and spending time with her family. As a proud mom of twins and two bonus children, she credits her strong faith, fiancé, and family as the foundation that keeps her motivated and moving forward.
Thank you, Khamisi, for the care, wisdom, and encouragement you bring to our students and campus community. We are grateful to have you as part of the Blake Austin family! 🌟
05/28/2026
✨ Student Spotlight: Adalay Diaz Farias ✨
Meet Adalay, one of our passionate Vocational Nursing students! 👩⚕️🤍
When she’s not studying, Adalay enjoys taking her dogs out for pup cups 🐶, training her goats 🐐, shopping, and spending time in nature. She also brings 3 years of CNA experience into the classroom, helping shape her future in nursing.
Adalay hopes to become a wound care nurse and is passionate about representation in healthcare. As a proud Mexican student, she aspires to be part of the growing Hispanic nursing community — currently making up about 9% of nurses nationwide. 🩺✨
We are so proud of your dedication and heart for helping others, Adalay!🥹