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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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Inductees at the 2025 Sigma Induction Ceremony

UCLA Nursing celebrates excellence with Sigma Theta Tau Induction

The event brought together more than 50 new members from the UCLA School of Nursing and UCLA Health Nurse Leaders.

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Research

More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors, and disability types

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The UCLA School of Nursing pin

Blue & Gold Ceremonies welcome pre-licensure students to nursing

The UCLA School of Nursing Blue & Gold Ceremonies signify a student’s completion of their entry level nursing education and advancement to healthcare.

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Nursing students posing with UCLA Nursing Dean Lin Zhan and UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk
Students

Celebrating the UCLA School of Nursing Class of 2025

The UCLA School of Nursing honored its Class of 2025 on Saturday, June 14, at its annual commencement ceremony inside UCLA’s historic Royce Hall.

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Research

New study explores cardiovascular risks of secondhand hookah smoke

Do chemicals released during hookah smoking sessions impact human cardiovascular health?

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Wei-Ti Chen
Research

The Lancet publishes new commentary from School of Nursing researchers

A new commentary published in The Lancet spotlights the wide-reaching impacts of recent USAID funding cuts to HIV services in Myanmar

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UCLA Nursing students gathered at an APINSSA event on campus

A Year of Growth & Impact: APINSAA Wraps Up ’24 – ‘25

APINSAA expanded its membership to over 60 students and alumni, all united by a shared mission: to inspire, mentor, and develop future healthcare leaders.

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Joyce Newman Giger

In Memoriam: Remembering Dr. Joyce Newman Giger

Remembering Dr. Joyce Newman Giger

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Adisa Cartwright, assistant dean of the UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program (MAP), with Herbert Najera at his graduation from the program. (Photo courtesy of Adisa Cartwright)

UCLA’s Medical Assistant Program creates pathway to new careers

UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program

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A graphic showing Royce Hall and the School of Nursing's latest #9 ranking in US News and World Report

UCLA School of Nursing’s MSN program jumps to #9 in latest U.S. News ranking

Graduate program is #9 in country

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Dean Lin Zhan pictured with 4 UCLA Nursing students at the AACN Student Policy Summit
Students

Doctoral students advocate for the future of nursing at AACN Student Policy Summit

UCLA attends AACN Student Policy Summit

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Nursing students and faculty member Beth Schwartz posing for a photograph at Midnight Mission

Nursing students serve with compassion at LA’s Midnight Mission

UCLA School of Nursing students recently demonstrated their commitment to service and healthcare during a visit to Midnight Mission.

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Dana Beck

Screening & treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health

Screening & treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health

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Nursing student Natalie Coughlin donating bone marrow and stem cells

UCLA School of Nursing student celebrated as she makes 2000th donation at the Adelson Collection Center

ursing student celebrated as she makes 2000th donation at the Adelson Collection Center

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