College of Nursing honors graduates at fall convocation Dec. 20, 2023 The University of Arizona College of Nursing honored its fall 2023 graduating class at Centennial Hall on Dec. 14. A total of 168 Wildcat nurses celebrated the successful conclusion to their programs in front of family, friends and faculty. The convocation and awards ceremony marked the college’s 68th graduating class. The conferred degrees included 43 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 43 Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Integrative Health, one Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificate, six Master of Science in Nursing, 74 Doctor of Nursing Practice and one Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Read more Image
OASIS (Older Adult Specialty Interest Scholars) program December 2023 Graduates Nov. 9, 2023 The Strengthening Eldercare Workforce through Rural and Underserved Nursing (SEW-RUN) grant was funded in 2021 by the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) with the purpose of educating entry level nursing students from diverse backgrounds in care of diverse populations of older adults with complex needs living in rural and under-resourced areas. Read more Image
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. Read more Image
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. Read more Image
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.” Read more Image
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. Read more Image
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. Read more Image
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! Read more Image
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. Read more
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). Read more Image
