At Teaching Hospitals of Texas, we know this truth: nurses don’t just support the healthcare system — they are the system.

Every day, in every corner of our hospitals, nurses lead critical care efforts, coordinate patient journeys, and deliver evidence-based treatment with precision and empathy. They are the trusted touchpoint for patients and families, and the steady presence across shifts, specialties, and crises. They translate complex decisions into human-centered care and bring clinical judgment to the bedside when it matters most.

Our member hospitals rely on nurses to shape the future of care. Through preceptorships, mentorship, and hands-on instruction, experienced nurses are helping prepare the next generation of healthcare workers. That mentorship is what strengthens the pipeline and keeps Texas hospitals staffed with capable, confident teams.

We’re also clear-eyed about the challenges. Nurses are being asked to do more, under greater pressure, with fewer resources. That’s why THOT continues to advocate for strategic investments in workplace safety, residency programs, clinical placement expansion, and innovation grants — initiatives that directly support and retain the nursing workforce.

When the question is who shows up for patients, students, families, and the future — nurses do.

To the nurses in our hospitals: thank you. And to everyone else — listen, support, and invest in them. Because the strength of our healthcare system depends on it.