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ANNOUNCEMENTS and RELATED
INFORMATION
The School of Nursing maintains
information of student interest both on
the School of Nursing web page http://
www.ttuhsc.edu/son/current/, or Sakai
announcements. The information
maintained may include:
• Job postings and career opportunities
• Brochures regarding counseling,
computers, and testing
• School and student news items
• Tuition and fee information
• Institutional news and events
CAREER SERVICES CENTER
The School of Nursing Career Services
Center (CSC) provides programs and
services designed to empower students
and alumni to actively explore, pursue and
implement career and education decisions.
Through collaborative partnerships with
academic departments and employers
the CSC provides the most current and
innovative career resources and information.
Examples of Services provided:
• Resume and cover letter development
and review services
• Hospital information sessions and career
fairs
• Interview preparation, including mock
interviews
• Career development sessions, including
interview attire
• National job search database allows you
to apply online
The CSC office is physically located on the
Lubbock Campus in room 2C200 and is
also available by phone and web cam upon
request.
Contact the CSC at SONCareer@ttuhsc.
edu or 1-800-493-3954 with questions or
suggestions or visit our website at http://
www.ttuhsc.edu/son/career/.
CHANGE OF CONTACT
INFORMATION
Address(s) / Telephone Number(s) / Name
Students are required to:
• Maintain a current address(s) (i.e.
permanent, local, billing, etc.) and
telephone number(s) in the TTUHSC
WebRaider Portal at https://webraider.
ttuhsc.edu.
• Notify appropriate Student Affairs
Coordinator via email of changes made
to WebRaider Portal.
• Contact the TTUHSC Registrar’s office
at (806) 743-2300 for name change form
to be completed and submitted with
required documentation.
CONFIDENTIALITY/HEALTH
INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996
(HIPAA)
The School of Nursing is dedicated to
ensuring each student is current in issues
as they relate to nursing practice and
research. One such regulation includes
the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA). Annually,
each student is required to provide proof of
education in HIPAA training. The training
requirements vary by the curriculum; the
student will receive information regarding
HIPAA training and will be asked to sign
a Confidentiality Agreement during New
Student Orientation (both face to face
and virtual). All proof of training will be
placed in the student’s advising file located
in the Office of Student Affairs. Those who
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