Veterans boost nursing programs at UUHSC campus
Cannon notes six nursing programs on the campus with about 97 students this semester and tuition around 8000 dollars per semester. Credit for military courses may be awarded after a boot camp, with scholarships available to veterans. The UUHSC School of Health Professions offers 20 degree programs including physical therapy and public health master’s degree.
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Nursing
Texas Tech Health Sciences
Uuhsc School of Health Professions
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Regional nursing shortage hits Odessa area hospitals
Odessa Regional Medical Center chief nursing officer Levi Stone and Medical Center Hospital CNO Chad Dunavan say about 65 nursing vacancies exist locally with roughly 20 at ORMC and 45 at MCH. They cite lack of instructors, reliance on adjuncts, and the oilfield draw as factors, noting temporary staff and traveling nurses fill gaps while local colleges collaborate with hospitals.
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University of Texas
Permian Basin
Levi Stone
Odessa Regional Medical Center
Chad Dunavan
Medical Center Hospital
Stone
ORMC
Dunavan
University of Texas of
MCH
West Texas
Cannon
Texas Tech Health Sciences
Court upholds use of total population for maps
The Supreme Court narrowly upholds Texas style district maps based on total population while avoiding a ruling on using voter population. Justices differ on one person one vote with Thomas Alito opposing Ginsburg's view. Analysts say decision preserves status quo but leaves voter equality issues unresolved.
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Ginsburg
Richard Hasen
University of California At Irvine Law School
Edward Blum
United States
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House of Representatives
Hotel room shooting in Odessa leaves suspect dead
ODESSA officers in uniform responded to a hotel room after a gun was drawn during a confrontation with Fabela. The suspect was fatally shot as a struggle ensued. Threadgill is sought on a felony theft warrant. Police note three officers were placed on administrative leave, not confirming who fired.
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Fabela
Steve LeSueur
DPS
LeSueur
Threadgill
Ector County
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Second Street
Odessa American
DEA
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Set
Pedro “Pete” Gonzales
Officers seek fugitive in deadly Texas shooting case
Williamson County prosecutors plan to indict 27 year old Roy Daniel Garcia for eight counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer tied to a December shooting. Police, led by Officer LeSueur, emphasize high risk warrants trigger SWAT responses and heightened caution. Threadgill is named Fugitive of the Week by OPD with tips sought at 432 335 3333.
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Williamson County
Ector County
LeSueur
Threadgill
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