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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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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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A graphic image of blood cells
Faculty, Research

New study identifies markers to better predict Type 2 Diabetes risk

A new study co-authored by UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Associate Professor Su Yon Jung, PhD, MPH, and her team has been published in Nature Medicine.

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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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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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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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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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Dr. MarySue Heilemann on stage at the AAN Health Policy Conference.
Faculty

Dr. MarySue Heilemann shares insights for building public trust at 2025 AAN Health Policy Conference

MarySue Heilemann, PhD, RN, FAAN, was a featured panelist at the 2025 American Academy of Nursing Health Policy Conference.

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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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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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Joe C. Wen and two of his children with Dean Lin Zhan, President Johnese Spisso, and Dr. Karen Grimley
Community

Nursing community celebrates a new era as the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing

More than 100 UCLA Nursing community members gathered to celebrate historic $30 million commitment to nursing from UCLA alumni and businessman Joe C. Wen.

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