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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 hand holding a lit cigarette.
Faculty, Research

New faculty commentary highlights hidden cardiovascular risks of light smoking

A new article explains why light smoking may still pose a serious threat to heart health, particularly among Black adults who smoke lightly.

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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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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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Kia Skrine Jeffers
Faculty

Nurse educators are key to growing California’s nursing workforce

UC-trained nurse educators delivering patient care and serving as clinical instructors and faculty across California’s public higher education systems

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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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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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Wei-Ti Chen
Faculty, Research

Nursing researcher receives UCLA Initiative to Study Hate grant to examine HIV stigma in Indonesia

Wei‑Ti Chen has been selected to receive research funding from the UCLA Initiative to Study Hate.

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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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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

Nursing's Sungwon Park receives COHN-S certification

The COHN‑S certification represents the highest standard of excellence in occupational health and safety nursing.

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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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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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