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Five people standing in front of a American Association of Colleges of Nursing banner — L to R: Jacquelyn Martin, Catherine Harpst, Dean Ahn, Stephanie Lapsley, and Stefanie Boyles

Tuesday

Empowered to Lead: Jonas Scholars Tackle National Nursing Issues

Head and shoulders shot of Jessica Rainbow outside

Monday

Jessica Rainbow inducted into Western Academy of Nurses

April 14, 2025

Nursing is named Southern AZ Red Cross partner of the year

Nursing building and court yard with top 20 programs banner

April 9, 2025

Arizona Nursing Shines: All Academic Programs Now Ranked in the Nation’s Top 20!

UArizona Nursing PhD Student Shines at Medical Conference, Advocates for Nursing's Vital Role

Oct. 2, 2023

Emerald Bell, a driven and passionate UArizona Nursing student, has embarked on a remarkable journey in the field of healthcare. In a recent interview, Bell shared insights into her career choice, her path to pursuing PhD at UArizona Nursing, and her focus on groundbreaking microbiome research.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Thaddeus Pace Explores Stress Biology in Cancer Survivors Experiencing Distress, Fatigue and Depression

Sept. 27, 2023

Meet Associate UArizona Nursing Professor Thaddeus Pace, PhD, who is also Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Science, and Director of the College of Nursing Biological Core Laboratory at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Judith Gordon Receives NIH R01 Supplement Award

Sept. 25, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is pleased to congratulate Judith Gordon, PhD, for receiving an NIH R01 supplement award! Dr. Gordon has been granted an administrative supplement for her current R01 project, titled “Testing the Efficacy of a Scalable, Telephone-Delivered, Guided Imagery Tobacco Cessation Intervention.”

Dr. Timothy Sowicz is a Co-investigator on Newly Funded NIH Grant

Sept. 21, 2023

UArizona Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Timothy Sowicz is a co-investigator on a newly funded NIH grant. This large-scale, Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) grant is a collaboration with the Southeast Arizona Health Education Center (SEAHEC) and aims to improve access to mental/behavioral health services.

Dr. Jessica Rainbow Named Director of Clinical Research Partnerships in UArizona Nursing

Sept. 15, 2023

Dr. Jessica Rainbow for being named Director of Clinical Research Partnerships in the University of Arizona College of Nursing. As the Director of Clinical Research Partnerships, Dr. Rainbow will work with Dr. Judith Gordon and Dr. Nancy Johnson to develop and enhance research partnerships with community healthcare organizations.

head and shoulders shot of Terry Badger outside

Terry Badger, PhD, Honored with University of Arizona Women of Impact Award 2023

Sept. 11, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to acknowledge the achievement of Professor Terry Badger, PhD, RN, for receiving a University of Arizona Women of Impact Award 2023!

2023-09-08 Statement on College of Nursing Doctoral Student Seminar

Sept. 8, 2023

The College of Nursing does not recommend or advocate for young children to be asked gender-related questions in wellness checks. The college does not have a policy or position on this issue and does not integrate this type of training or education into its curriculum. The college teaches that practitioners should always work with the parents and guardians and with their permission, within their scope of the practice, and in alignment with the employing organization’s guidance when treating pediatric patients.

Grant Award will Allow Assistant Professor to Address Pressing Cancer-related Needs in Hispanic Men

Aug. 31, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to acknowledge the achievement of Dr. Julio Loya, who recently received a $100,000 grant award from the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement to pursue a research study entitled, "De Hombre a Hombre: Hablando La Neta Sobre el Cancer De La Prostata" (Man to Man: Speaking the Truth about Prostate Cancer).

Western Academy of Nursing honors 4 from College of Nursing

Aug. 29, 2023

Four UArizona Nursing faculty were honored by the Western Institute of Nursing during their annual conference in April: Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, Patricia Daly, PhD, FNP-BC, ENP-BC, FAANP, Cheryl Lacasse, PhD, RN, AOCNS, and Helena Morrison, PhD, RN.

A Visual Tour of August Convocation, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

The UArizona Nursing Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, honored our hardworking Arizona Wildcat Nurses for completing their rigorous programs, including Master of Science for Entry to the Profession of Nursing (MEPN), Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Systems Leadership (RN to MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD).

UArizona MEPN Alumnus’ Health Literacy Project Reaches New Heights

Aug. 22, 2023

UArizona Nursing alumnus Michael Dow earned a Master of Science for Entry into the Profession of Nursing from the college in 2020. Dow has parlayed his nursing skills – and his desire to be a writer -- into an instructional kid’s book series intended to address the deficiencies in our country’s health literacy levels.

Assistant Professor Meghan Skiba Receives NIH Loan Repayment Program Award to Support Cancer Survivor Research

Aug. 17, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to acknowledge the achievement of Assistant Professor Dr. Meghan Skiba for receiving an NIH Loan Repayment Program award.