Alumni and Friends

UCLA Nursing professor emerita Nancy Anderson.
Faculty, Alumni and Friends

In Memoriam: Remembering Dr. Nancy Ruth Anderson

Nancy Ruth Anderson, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor emerita in the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, has passed away at the age of 91.

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Nursing alumna Jeanette Ruiz wearing a black jacket and blue shirt.
Alumni and Friends

DNP alumna publishes quality improvement project on end-of-life care

A graduate of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has published her scholarly project in Geriatric Nursing.

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UCLA Nursing alum Ned Brower with the text 'Story of Change' and the UCLA Alum logo
Alumni and Friends

WATCH: UCLA Nursing alumnus takes clinical experience to hit TV show

You’ve seen him on The Pitt. You’ve heard him on stage with Rooney. But did you know he’s actually a practicing nurse?

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Nahid Karimi
Research, Alumni and Friends

Recent DNP graduate publishes scholarly project in JAANP

Dr. Nahid Karimi has published her DNP Scholarly Project in the Journal of the American Associate of Nurse Practitioners.

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Theresa Nguyen
Alumni and Friends

'In California, America’s most trusted profession is in deep trouble'

UCLA National Clinical Scholars Program graduate publishes Op-Ed in the Sacramento Bee

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The group of faculty, staff, and alumni at the 2025 UCLA Nursing Doctoral Friendsgiving.
Community, Alumni and Friends

Rain or shine, nursing’s Doctoral Friendsgiving provides an opportunity for connection

Despite the rare southern California storm, an incredible number of students, alumni, and faculty gathered for an unforgettable Doctoral Friendsgiving.

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NP students and faculty gathered in the school of nursing.
Students, Faculty, Community, Alumni and Friends

UCLA Nursing celebrates Nurse Practitioners during National NP Week

In recognition of the impact of NPs, organizations across the country joined AANP to celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week from November 9–15, 2025.

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Nursing alumna Rachel Sabbagh
Faculty, Alumni and Friends

UCLA Nursing alumna featured for her work on women’s mental health

UCLA Nursing alumna Dr. Rachel Sabbagh featured in Clinical Advisor for her work examining women's mental health outcomes.

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Nursing students at the 2025 Bruin Nurse Networking Night
Students, Alumni and Friends

A Night of Connection and Inspiration: Bruin Nurse Networking Night

Bruin Nurses came together to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and spark new opportunities at the 2025 Bruin Nurse Networking Night.

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Brittani McCollough at the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony
Alumni and Friends

Double Bruin Nurse inducted into UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame

Two-time NCAA gymnastics champion Brittani McCullough was UCLA Nursing’s first-ever student-athlete.

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Patrick Hill in a hospital room
Alumni and Friends

UCLA Nursing alum featured in NY Times’ article on NFL players turning to nursing

Patrick Hill graduated from the UCLA Nursing Master's Entry Clinical Nurse program in 2016 after two years in the NFL.

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Dr. Hamida Khanmohammed
Alumni and Friends

Nursing alumna highlights the importance of advanced practice mentorship on the international stage

Dr. Hamida Khanmohammed, a graduate of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, attended the 2025 ICN Congress.

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Anna Dermenchyan
Alumni and Friends

Nursing alumna Dr. Anna Dermenchyan named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Dr. Anna Dermenchyan, an alumna of the UCLA School of Nursing, was named a 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest nursing honors.

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Kemi Reeves
Alumni and Friends

UCLA Nursing alumna featured in the Daily Bruin

UCLA Nursing alumna featured in the Daily Bruin

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A group of UCLA Nursing alumni gathering at their 30th Anniversary Reunion
Alumni and Friends, UCLA Nursing Magazine

Alumni Notes

UCLA Nursing Alumni Notes

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