Faculty

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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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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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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Carol Cunningham
Faculty

Dr. Carol Cunningham interviewed in the Daily Bruin

UCLA Nursing faculty member interview for the Daily Bruin

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Nursing alumna Rachel Sabbagh
Faculty, Alumni and Friends

UCLA Nursing alumna featured for her work on women’s mental health

UCLA Nursing alumna Dr. Rachel Sabbagh featured in Clinical Advisor for her work examining women's mental health outcomes.

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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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Dr. Jian Li receiving his ICOH award.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

UCLA Nursing’s Jian Li receives international mid-career award

Professor Jian Li, MD, PhD, has received the Mid-Career Award from the International Commission on Occupational Health.

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Gerardo Flores
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Gerardo Flores named to Jonas Scholar Alumni Council

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Gerardo Flores has been appointed to the 2025 -2027 Jonas Scholar Alumni Council.

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Manpreet Sidhu
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Manpreet Sidhu appointed Educational Affairs Co-Chair for CANP Board of Directors

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing lecturer Manpreet Sidhu has been appointed to serve as the Educational Affairs Co-Chair for CANP Board of Directors.

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Dr. Sharon Reeder
Faculty

In Memoriam: Remembering Dr. Sharon Reeder

Sharon Reeder, PhD, RN, FAAN, a UCLA Nursing professor emerita, former acting dean, and distinguished academic leader has passed away.

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A graphic showing portraits of Dr. Sungwon Park and Dr. Joosun Shin.
Faculty

Two assistant professors join the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing

The UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing welcomes 2 senate faculty members for the start of the 2025-2026 academic year; Dr. Sungwon Park & Dr. Joosun Shin.

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Dr. Nalo Hamilton
Faculty, Honors and Awards

UCLA Nursing’s Dr. Nalo Hamilton receives highest honor for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners

Dr. Nalo Hamilton receives highest honor for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners

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Paul Macey
Faculty, Research

Nursing researcher launches study of training in dialogue to help students navigate difficult conversations

Dr. Paul Macey is launching a new study to explore how college students can better navigate challenging conversations.

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Kristen Choi
Faculty, Research, UCLA Nursing Magazine

Preserving Decision- Making Autonomy for People With Disabilities

A multidisciplinary team co-led by UCLA Nursing’s Dr. Kristen Choi has been contracted by the state to develop a digital resource library

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Anthony Tolentino
Faculty, Research

Nursing assistant professor selected for NIH Artificial Intelligence consortium

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

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