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Health Science Open House, Saturday, February 25

Hear what students are saying: Join ACC’s Health Science Open House

Posted on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:43am

ACC invites you to explore careers in health science at its annual Health Sciences Open House. This event is open to students, their families, and the community-at-large to explore the college’s programs and find a rewarding career. Guests will...

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Health Science Open House, Saturday, February 25

ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House: Exploring Healthcare Careers

Posted on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 10:53am

Central Texas is home to more than 25 hospitals, with almost $2.5 billion in construction underway by three major healthcare systems to expand. As those projects are expected to be completed in 2024, Austin Community College District (ACC) remains...

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ACC launches new ONLINE OPTION for bachelor’s in Nursing

Posted on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 1:11pm

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 more registered...

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ACC participates in Healthcare Simulation Week from September 12 through 16

Posted on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 1:05pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) honors the changing landscape for healthcare professionals to learn and improve patient care through Healthcare Simulation Week. The fifth annual global event, sponsored by the Society for Simulation in...

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ACC awarded $40,000 to develop new nursing & health AI incubator

Posted on Wed, 07/13/2022 - 1:42pm

The college is one of 15 selected nationwide to join national AI Incubator Network Austin Community College District (ACC) was awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dell Technologies, and Intel, as part...

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Graduation Spotlight: Malia Capers-Cristobal

Posted on Thu, 05/05/2022 - 10:09am

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is...

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ACC’s Nursing Program recognized as one of the best in Texas

Posted on Mon, 09/27/2021 - 9:18am

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing program is being recognized as one of the best in Texas. A new report released by Nursing Schools Almanac –– a comprehensive and analytical resource for prospective students — ranked ACC’s associate...

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Save time and money through ACC’s new FutureCATS transfer program

Posted on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 10:32am

Austin Community College District (ACC) launches a new program to save students time and money when they transfer. Created through the Equity Transfer Initiative, FutureCATS is a transfer support program for students planning to transfer and...

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Marie and Catalina Nursing Students

Like Mother Like Daughter: ACC nursing students keep it in the family

Posted on Wed, 05/19/2021 - 12:37pm

A mother and daughter duo are making a career in nursing a family affair. Marie Valerio and Catalina Arellano are taking their next steps after finishing up their respective programs at Austin Community College District (ACC).  "I am the first nurse...

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2020 Best of the Best Nursing Program

Austin American-Statesman presents ACC with 2020 Best of the Best Award

Posted on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 8:48am

The Austin American-Statesman (Statesman) presented Austin Community College District (ACC) with the 2020 Best of the Best Award during the Board of Trustees’ virtual meeting on Monday, January 11. This was the third consecutive year for the college...

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Vote Now for ACC Nursing Program in 2020 Best of the Best Contest

Posted on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 1:40pm

Austin Community College District's Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2020 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. Follow these steps to vote for...

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Taking hands-on learning online: Professional Nursing

Posted on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 5:14pm

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced Austin Community College (ACC) faculty to adapt their classrooms, labs, and simulations to a virtual environment. We are sharing the innovative ways our faculty are taking hands-on learning online. In this...

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Find a career in healthcare: ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House

Posted on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 8:53am

Demand for local healthcare professionals is growing. One in every four new jobs expected over the next decade in Central Texas is in healthcare. Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its annual Health Science Open House for students and the...

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Time running out to apply for ACC’s nationally-recognized Nursing Program

Posted on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 12:11pm

Austin Community College (ACC) is accepting applications for its nationally-recognized nursing program. Students have until February 21 to apply for the fall 2020 cohort.  The college’s vocational nursing (LVN) program was recently named among the...

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ACC Registered Nursing program selected as one of the best in Texas

Posted on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 11:18am

Austin Community College’s (ACC) Nursing Program is recognized as one of the best Registered Nursing (RN) programs in Texas by NursingProcess.org — a leading online source for nursing education and career information. The site analyzed 134...

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ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 2nd straight year

Posted on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:14pm

Austin Community College’s (ACC) Nursing Program was selected 2019 Best of the Best among area nursing programs by community voters in an online poll through the Austin American-Statesman. “We take immense pride in the quality and value of our...

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Preparing for flu season, ACC experts weigh-in

Posted on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:11pm

By: Keri Brophy-Martinez, ACC Medical Lab Technology Department Chair It is that time of year again…flu season. Flu season officially begins October 1 and can potentially run until late April or early May. Flu incidence spikes during these months as...

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ACC’s first bachelor’s degree students complete the BSN program

Posted on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:48pm

23 Nursing students will complete their Bachelor’s degree in nursing this week at ACC Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates graduates of its first bachelor’s degree program with a completion ceremony 5 p.m., Friday, August 9, at Eastview Campus...

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The voice patients need: Inside ACC’s first bachelor’s degree program in nursing

Posted on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:09pm

 “I like being able to make a difference in people’s lives. Patients come to us that are sick or don’t know what’s going on. A nurse is their voice, encourages them, and is just that reassuring presence they need but don’t always get.” For Austin...

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Apply now for ACC’s RN-to-BSN Program

Posted on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:54pm

Registered nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers may apply now for Austin Community College’s (ACC) RN-to-BSN Program. Applications for fall 2019 are accepted until Saturday, June 1. “Nursing is one of the most in-demand, fastest growing...

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ACC expands Vocational Nursing program with evening and weekend courses

Posted on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:43am

Austin Community College (ACC) expands its vocational nursing program with new evening and weekend classes to accommodate students’ busy schedules. The new program option begins fall 2019. Applications are accepted through April 19....

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ACC hosts information sessions for RN-to-BSN bachelor’s degree program

Posted on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 12:52pm

Austin Community College (ACC) will host two information sessions as the application deadline for the RN-to-BSN program approaches. ACC’s RN-to-BSN program is the only one of its kind in Central Texas. The program includes hybrid and face-to-face...

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ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House

Posted on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 5:12pm

Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its annual Health Sciences Open House Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000 (3101 Webberville Rd.) for prospective students and their families to explore careers in...

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RN-to-BSN Program hosts site review for accreditation

Posted on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:55am

The ACC RN-to-BSN Nursing Program will host a site review for accreditation of its program. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share comments about the program Thursday, February 28, at 4 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000,...

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ACC Nursing Pinning Ceremony

ACC Honors Associate Degree Nursing Program Students

Posted on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 3:41pm

Fall 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony Fall 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony Austin Community College (ACC) celebrated fall graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program with a pinning ceremony Thursday, December...

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Month-in-Review: November 2018

Posted on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 1:25pm

San Marcos Goodnight Center closing after spring semester: The San Marcos Goodnight Center will close following the spring 2019 semester at the request of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD). The school district owns the...

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ACC will launch bachelor’s degree program for registered nurses in fall

Posted on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:34am

Austin-American Statesman: ACC will launch bachelor’s degree program for registered nurses in fall By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz - American-Statesman Staff Wednesday, June 20, 2018 The program is designed for people who have already earned a nursing...

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Health professions programs expanding on ACC, Texas State Round Rock campuses

Posted on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 4:35pm

Community Impact: Health professions programs expanding on ACC, Texas State Round Rock campuses By Kirby Killough   | 8:32 am June 16, 2018   | Updated 5:01 pm June 18, 2018 Located in Round Rock’s higher education district off of University...

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