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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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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. 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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Patrick Hill in a hospital room
Alumni and Friends

In the News: UCLA Nursing alum featured in NY Times’ article on NFL players turning to nursing

Patrick Hill graduated from the UCLA Nursing Master's Entry Clinical Nurse program in 2016 after two years in the NFL.

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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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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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