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Dean Lin Zhan pictured with 4 UCLA Nursing students at the AACN Student Policy Summit
Students

Doctoral students advocate for the future of nursing at AACN Student Policy Summit

UCLA attends AACN Student Policy Summit

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2 ucla nursing students, Lisa Diaz, and Elizabeth Kohout
Students, Honors and Awards

Doctoral students receive Graduate Summer Research Mentorship Program awards

Doctoral students receive Graduate Summer Research Mentorship Program awards

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Brittani McCollough at the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony
Alumni and Friends

Double Bruin Nurse inducted into UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame

Two-time NCAA gymnastics champion Brittani McCullough was UCLA Nursing’s first-ever student-athlete.

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Afaf Meleis
Alumni and Friends

Dr. Afaf Meleis to receive 2024 National Humanism in Medicine Medal

Dr. Afaf Meleis to receive 2024 National Humanism in Medicine Medal

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Anthony Tolentino
Research

Dr. Anthony Tolentino awarded Racial and Social Justice Seed Grant

UCLA School of Nursing Assistant Professor Anthony Tolentino has been awarded a Racial and Social Justice Seed Grant from the UCLA Institute of American Culture

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Anthony Tolentino
Honors and Awards, Research

Dr. Anthony Tolentino named 2024 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

Anthony Tolentino named 2024 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

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Emma Cuenca

Dr. Emma Cuenca selected for prestigious nurse leader fellowship

Dr. Emma Cuenca selected for prestigious nurse leader fellowship

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Dr. Holli DeVon

Dr. Holli DeVon selected for American Heart Association Award and Lecture

Dr. Holli DeVon selected for American Heart Association Award and Lecture

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A photo of Kristi Westphaln after receiving the LA NAPNAP award
Honors and Awards

Dr. Kristi Westphaln named Outstanding Nurse Practitioner of the Year

UCLA School of Nursing Assistant Professor Kristi Westphaln, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, has been named the 2023 Outstanding NP of Year by the Los Angeles Chapt...

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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. Nalo Hamilton

Dr. Nalo Hamilton selected for 2025 AACN Diversity Leadership Institute

Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence Dr. Nalo Hamilton has been selected to participate in AACN Diversity Leadership Institute.

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Nancy Pike on campus

Dr. Nancy Pike receives mentorship award from the Western Institute of Nursing

Dr. Nancy Pike receives mentorship award from the Western Institute of Nursing

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Robert Lucero
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Dr. Robert Lucero to be inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics

Dr. Robert Lucero, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, will be inducted into the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) in November during the American Medical Informat

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Dr. Sungwon Park
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Dr. Sungwon Park selected for prestigious occupational health nurse fellowship

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) has selected UCLA Nursing’s Sungwon Park, PhD, RN, as a 2026 AAOHN Fellow.

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Wei-Ti Chen
Honors and Awards

Dr. Wei-Ti Chen awarded prestigious endowed chair

Dr. Wei-Ti Chen awarded prestigious endowed chair

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