Honors and Awards

Charlotte Bryant and Paolo Roca with the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing logo.
Students, Honors and Awards

UCLA Nursing PhD candidates selected as Jonas Scholars

This program aims to improve health care by expanding the pool of PhD and DNP-prepared nurses needed to educate the next generation of nurse leaders.

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4 UCLA nursing students in blue scrubs standing in the lobby of the Factor Building. A #1 in California graphic along with the text Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is in the image.
Honors and Awards

Joe C. Wen School of Nursing ties for California’s #1 undergraduate nursing program

The UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is once again ranked #1 in California, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Carol Cunningham and Emma Cuenca holding their awards at the PNASC Award Ceremony.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Two nursing faculty members honored by Philippine Nurses Association of Southern California

Emma Cuenca DNP, RN, CCRN, CSC, CNS, and Carol Cunningham, DNP, MSN, RNFA, FNP-C, have been recognized with 2026 Nursing Excellence Awards.

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Lexi Phillips holding her scholarship award with 3 nurses from the LA NAPNAP Chapter
Students, Honors and Awards

UCLA Doctor of Nursing Practice student Lexi Harris selected for Los Angeles NAPNAP scholarship

Doctor of Nursing Practice student Lexi Harris hopes to improve care for pediatric patients through education, advocacy, and compassion.

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Paolo Roca standing with a research poster he presented at a recent conference.
Students, Research, Honors and Awards

Nursing PhD candidate receives IMPACT Seed grant for AI research

Paolo Roca has been selected to receive the Charles Drew University IMPACT Seed Grant to examine the efficacy of artificial intelligence tools.

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Dr. Joosun Shin
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Joosun Shin receives early career award from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Assistant Professor Joosun Shin is being recognized by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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A graphic containing headshots and text of Dr. Nalo Hamilton and Dr. Yeonsu Song with the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Two UCLA Nursing associate professors named 2026 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Associate Professors Nalo Hamilton and Yeonsu Song have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows.

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Wei-Ti Chen
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Wei-Ti Chen receives 2026 Research/Impact Award from the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

The ANAC Research/Impact Award recognizes individuals whose work has demonstrated significant influence on HIV-related research and clinical practice.

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Five people wearing light blue medical scrubs and one white lab coat walk down brick steps on a university campus. Banners on lampposts read “GO BRUINS!” and “WELCOME TO UCLA."
Honors and Awards

Joe C. Wen School of Nursing MSN & DNP programs climb in national rankings

Master of Science in Nursing moves to #8 and Doctor of Nursing Practice climbs to #25

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Nursing students Julie Bernardo, Vanessa Martinez, and Danielle Paisley sitting in the UCLA Botanical Garden.
Students, Honors and Awards

Nursing students recognized for supporting and uplifting fellow Bruins in need

Julie Bernardo, Vanessa Martinez, and Danielle Paisley were among 25 award recipients, each recognized for their selfless work helping fellow Bruins in crisis.

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Dr. Sungwon Park
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Dr. Sungwon Park selected for prestigious occupational health nurse fellowship

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) has selected UCLA Nursing’s Sungwon Park, PhD, RN, as a 2026 AAOHN Fellow.

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Dr. Nalo Hamilton, center, with Vanderbilt University School of Nursing leaders.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Vanderbilt School of Nursing honors Dr. Nalo Hamilton with 2025 Alumni Award

Dr. Hamilton received the 2025 Thomas L. Christenbery Award for Connectedness

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Alexander Sanchez
Students, Honors and Awards

Doctoral nursing student named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in healthcare

Alexander Sanchez, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Healthcare list.

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Rosario Jaime-Lara
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Nursing Assistant Professor to be inducted into New York Academy of Medicine

Dr. Rosario Jaime-Lara, an assistant professor in the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, has been elected as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.

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Photos of Megan Nim and Riley Rehfeld on a graphic background
Students, Honors and Awards

Nursing students receive competitive scholarships from Society of Pediatric Nurses

Seniors Megan Nim and Riley Rehfeld honored for their dedication to improving care for children and their families.

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