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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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Megan Nim, Kristi Westphaln, and Joanna Paulson in scrubs at the Move & Munch event.
Students, Community

Nursing graduate inspires healthy habits at local elementary school

Megan Nim, a recent graduate of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, turned her passion for pediatric health into real world impact.

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5 UCLA nursing students wearing their graduation caps and gowns standing in front of a UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing sign.
Students, Faculty

2026 Commencement honors inaugural class of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing

More than 200 nursing students will walk across the iconic Royce Hall stage at this year’s UCLA Nursing Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13.

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Danielle Paisley holding her NAMI Award for Young Leadership.
Students

2026 nursing graduate receives national recognition for mental health awareness efforts

For Danielle Paisley, receiving the 2026 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Young Leader Award represents far more than personal recognition.

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Nursing student Sarah Oung with her research poster.
Students, Research

Nursing undergrad Sarah Oung publishes research on migrant health

Study examines how Myanmar migrants living in Thailand navigated healthcare access and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UCLA nursing student Priya Swaminathan sitting at a park bench.
Students

UCLA Nursing student Priya Swaminathan publishes children’s book ahead of UCLA graduation

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing graduate student Priya Swaminathan is celebrating another major accomplishment: the publication of her debut children’s book.

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Six UCLA Nursing students and faculty members at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference.
Students, Faculty, Research

Joe C. Wen School of Nursing makes big impact at 2026 Western Institute of Nursing Conference

More than a dozen faculty, students, and researchers from the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing participated in this year’s WIN Conference.

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Close-up of a person’s hands using a smartphone on a white desk, with an open laptop nearby; the person wears a white long-sleeve shirt and a smartwatch, in a bright, minimal workspace.
Students, Research

PhD Student Research Explores TikTok’s impact on Diabetes Education

Doctoral student's research examines how social media is shaping diabetes health education for the public.

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An mountainside in Los Angeles on fire with palm trees in the foreground.
Students, Research

Now Recruiting Study Participants: Lupus & the Los Angeles Wildfires

Recruiting study participants for this UCLA research study

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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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Nursing student Richie Tran.
Students

Advanced practice student featured in National Medical Fellowships

Nursing student & National Medical Fellowships scholar Richie Tran recognized for commitment to restoring trust and compassion within the communities he serves.

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Melissa Powell
Students, Research

UCLA Nursing postdoctoral fellow shares her perspective in Sigma Nursing

Melissa Powell, PhD, MS, RN, CPHQ, reflects reflects on her experience presenting and participating at the 2025 Creating Healthy Work Environments conference.

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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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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 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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