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Two UCLA nursing students at the New Student Welcome event
Students

150 new nursing students join the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing

Students welcomed back to UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing

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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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Dean Lin Zhan
Faculty

A Statement from Dean Lin Zhan on Plan to Exclude Nursing from 'Professional' Designation

"We cannot afford to create barriers that limit entry and growth in this essential profession..."

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Dean Lin Zhan
Faculty

Dean Lin Zhan appointed to serve on the Academy’s International Fellow Selection Committee

The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has announced the appointment of Dean Lin Zhan, PhD, RN, FAAN, as Advisor to the International Fellow Selection Committee.

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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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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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Kia Skrine Jeffers
Faculty

Dr. Kia Skrine Jeffers to represent nursing within the American Public Health Association

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Assistant Professor Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN, has been elected as an APHA Governing Councilor.

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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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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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Donna McNeese-Smith during her time at UCLA Nursing
Faculty

In Memoriam: Remembering Dr. Donna McNeese-Smith

Donna McNeese-Smith, RN, EdD, CNAA, a professor emerita at the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, has passed away at the age of 86.

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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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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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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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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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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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