Professionally trained clinical instructors at University Health and faculty from UT Health San Antonio engage students using a collaborative approach involving patients, interdisciplinary practitioners, administrators and academic staff. Learn how to apply for a clinical or internship.

We promote advanced training and education for our employees by providing several continuing education programs in:

• Maternal-fetal medicine
• Neonatal medicine
• Rehabilitation
• CPR
• Advanced cardiac life support
• Live audio conferences
• Best practices in organ tissue donation

Our fellowship programs and residency programs offer health care providers a wide range of clinical benefits and quality outcomes.

Professional Practice

We strive to create a workplace in which nurses can achieve their highest level of professional practice. As the first Magnet designated health care organization in San Antonio and South Texas, we offer the gold standard in nursing care to our patients while insuring core values, professional collaboration, clinical nurse leadership and nursing practice excellence.

Professional Development

We believe professional development through education is essential for nurses to become the best nurse possible. We encourage and support our nursing staff to seek their baccalaureate degree and beyond.

Float Pool

At University Health, the float pool is hospital-wide. Full- and part-time nurses who are part of the pool have flexible schedules, work in multiple locations, earn competitive wages and benefit from a great work environment.

Scholarship Fund

Through University Health Foundation, individuals and businesses can invest in the future of nursing by helping a student become the nurse we need tomorrow. Join us and pledge your financial support for the nursing scholarship fund today!

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Residency Program

The Nurse Residency Program in partnership with Vizient is a one-year program for new graduates who are employed as staff nurses on clinical units and in ambulatory settings. This program emphasizes critical-thinking skills, clinical decision making, leadership at bedside, patient safety and more.

The University Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program provides education and experience to students so they can prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and be successful certified pharmacy technicians. Learn about the admissions criteria, application deadlines and more.

We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on the care of your patients and are committed to delivering excellent support to you and your patient. You can refer your patient for diagnostics, treatment, second opinions, consultations and follow-up care.

University Health provides a one-call patient transfer system for adults and children, making transferring a patient to University Hospital easy. We make every effort to include family in the transfer process and provide transport assistance services for maternal and neonatal transports.