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UArizona College of Nursing MEPN program in Gilbert is uniquely educational, recent graduate says

Jan. 24, 2024

College of Nursing MEPN Gilbert graduate shares his uniquely educational experience and acceptance of new role with the college as a soon to be psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Dean Brian Ahn | The First Six Months at the College of Nursing

Dec. 21, 2023

Dean Ahn it’s been just over six months since you became Dean of the College of Nursing, you relocated to Tucson from across the country. Please describe your experience at the College and in Tucson so far?

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.

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.

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.

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!