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Research

PhD alumnus and faculty present study on suicide prevention for registered nurse anesthetists students

Charles A Griffis, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, a volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Nursing, presented a research study examining fact...

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Students, Research

PhD Student Research Explores TikTok’s impact on Diabetes Education

Doctoral student's research examines how social media is shaping diabetes health education for the public.

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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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Dr. Ken White

President of the American Academy of Nursing to deliver keynote address to 2023 UCLA Nursing graduating class

Dr. Kenneth White, President of American Academy of Nursing (AAN) and Dean of the School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, will d...

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A graphic showing Joyce Newman Giger, a 2022 Living Legend
Honors and Awards

Professor emerita named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing

Joyce Newman Giger, EdD, APRN-BC, FAAN, professor emerita in the UCLA School of Nursing, is one of six extraordinary nurse leaders selected as a Livin...

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Luigi Estrera
Alumni and Friends, UCLA Nursing Magazine

Quiet Leadership

UCLA Nursing alum Luigi Estrera ensures success behind the scenes

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The group of faculty, staff, and alumni at the 2025 UCLA Nursing Doctoral Friendsgiving.
Community, Alumni and Friends

Rain or shine, nursing’s Doctoral Friendsgiving provides an opportunity for connection

Despite the rare southern California storm, an incredible number of students, alumni, and faculty gathered for an unforgettable Doctoral Friendsgiving.

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A bald young man appears in-focus, amidst hazy figures surrounding him. He wears glasses while looking up to the endless bright sky above him, his expression pensive. As the sky meets the young man’s head in the middle of the poster, the film’s title appears: unseen.

Recap: Disability Studies Screening of the Film, unseen

Recap: Disability Studies Screening of the Film, unseen

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Nahid Karimi
Research, Alumni and Friends

Recent DNP graduate publishes scholarly project in JAANP

Dr. Nahid Karimi has published her DNP Scholarly Project in the Journal of the American Associate of Nurse Practitioners.

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Garmin watch on person's wrist

Recruiting Healthcare Workers with Anxiety to Participate in Research

Recruiting Healthcare Workers

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Margo McCaffery and Chris Pasero

Remembering Margo McCaffery

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Judy Heumann

Remembering School of Nursing UC Regents' Lecturer Judy Heumann

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Judy Heumann, a trailblazing disability rights activist, and a beloved member of our community.

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Research: Advancing New Knowledge

UCLA Nursing achieves 58% increase in research funding in just three years....

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Robert Lucero
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Robert Lucero to be inducted into Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

UCLA Nursing Faculty Member to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame

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UCLA Royce Hall with rainbow lights

Royce goes rainbow for Pride Month

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