UTPB Expands to Add Four-Year BSN Program in Permian Basin
UTPB unveils a converted science lab building housing nursing classrooms patient areas a six bed ER and storage for the new BSN program. The plan includes simulated patient actors to train students, a community focus with clinical hours and service projects, and recruitment for faculty as about 200 freshmen and sophomores begin on the pre nursing track.
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UTPB Nursing Program Accepting Fall Applicants
Applications for UTPB BSN program are due Aug 20. For admissions contact 432-552-2605 or 432-552-2560 for program info. About 39 students join this fall in a 120 credit hour curriculum designed to prepare juniors with two years of general education. The two-year BSN emphasizes science-based hands on learning with simulations and cross interaction with premed students, aiming for first graduates in May 2015.
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Southern Dems hang on Senate power edging GOP gains
Republicans expect a Senate shift as southern incumbents in Arkansas Louisiana and North Carolina face GOP pressure while Mitch McConnell protects Kentucky seat and Georgia primary outcomes shape the 2014 map. With Obama fatigue and midterms likely low turnout the GOP sees a real shot at a 2014 majority.
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Back-to-school shoppers slow as retailers push discounts
Retailers report weak July results with a 3.5 percent rise in the key sales figure, the slowest since March. Costco posts disappointing figures as stores offer heavy promotions to lure shoppers. Experts say more discounts are coming through mid-September as back-to-school season begins amid frugal consumer behavior. American Eagle Outfitters cuts its outlook on weak traffic and sales. Aeropostale warns of a larger loss due to discounting and soft demand.
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