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Assistant Professor Meghan Skiba Receives NIH Loan Repayment Program Award to Support Cancer Survivor Research

Aug. 17, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to acknowledge the achievement of Assistant Professor Meghan Skiba, PhD, MS, MPH, RDN, for receiving an NIH Loan Repayment Program award! This award repays a portion of a researcher’s qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. Way to go, Meghan!

Asked what this award means to her, Dr. Skiba said, "Receiving this LRP award is significant on a personal level, both on how it will impact my family directly and my career trajectory long term. The direct financial support alleviates in real-time the stress felt from the uphill battle of federal student loan repayment. The recognition of my research and scholarship by the National Cancer Institute as worthy of direct financial investment motivates me to continue pursuing important research to optimize energy balance and healthy aging in cancer prevention and control."

Meghan B Skiba , PhD, MS, MPH, RDN

During the two-year period of support from the award, Dr. Skiba will continue to implement adapted evidenced-based interventions promoting healthy diet and physical activity in aging cancer survivors and their caregivers.

"The results from these studies will inform scaling the interventions for broader reach and to better understand mechanisms of cancer-related biological aging," she said. "I will also receive ongoing career mentoring from Dr. Terry Badger. Ultimately, this research aims to deliver innovative and accessible interventions for diverse cancer survivors to improve biological aging and metabolic and psychosocial health by harnessing the synergistic effects of a eating healthy diet and being physically active. By learning about how diet and physical activity may influence the way cancer survivors and caregivers age, can ultimately reduce the burden of cancer and improve health outcomes for our community."

Title: Optimizing Aging in Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads through Diet and Physical Activity
Funder: NCI
Award Period: 8/1/2023-7/31/2025
Description: Provides direct financial support to PI during LRP award period to conduct research related to biological aging and lifestyle behaviors in diverse cancer survivors and caregivers in Arizona and career development and training activities.

Dr. Shu-Fen Wung's Newly Funded Research Uses Technology to Study Falls in Older Adults

Aug. 15, 2023

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Shu-Fen Wung , PhD, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to acknowledge the achievement of Associate Professor Shu-Fen Wung , PhD, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, for receiving funding for her innovative new study, "Using Contactless Sensors to Remotely Monitor Falling." Dr. Wung and Dr. Marjorie Skubic from University of Missouri College of Engineering will conduct a study to evaluate the potential to use contact-free passive sensing to continuously monitor older adults for falls. 

"Falling is the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries worldwide," Dr. Wung said. "The greatest number of fatal falls occurs in adults older than 60 years of age. Approximately 20-30% of older adults who fall suffer moderate or severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head injuries. Older adults who fall and suffer a disability are at a major risk for subsequent long-term care and institutionalization. Studies have shown that older adults are very concerned about falling and felt helpless and fearful if falls are not detected in a timely manner.  Although various existing studies focus on fall detection with individual sensors, such as wearable ones and depth cameras, the performance of these systems is still not satisfying.  In this project, we are collaborating with Dr. Alisha Johnson from the University of Missouri College of Nursing, Dr. Janet Roveda from the University of Arizona College of Engineering, Signify (formerly known as Philips Lighting),  Best Buy Health, and assisted living facilities (Via Elegante Tucson Mountains and TigerPlace) to use innovative ambiance-based light-embedded radar sensors to provide a robust and sensible technological solution to remotely monitor falls in real-world settings. With advances in sensor technology and machine learning, this project will revolutionize the way falls are detected in older adults."

MPI: Shu-Fen Wung and Marjorie Skubic

Title: Using Contactless Sensors to Remotely Monitor Falling

Funder: NSF IUCRC Center to Stream Health in Place (C2SHIP)

Award Period: 7/1/23-12/31/23

Description: This study will utilize light-embedded nonwearable technologies to 1) test the developed algorithm for the false positive (FP) and false negative (FN) rates of fall detection with remotely patient monitoring, and 2) collect the data regarding gender, age, health condition etc. to improve the algorithm performance and build a trustworthy AI system. A secondary purpose is to 3) validate a wearables-based continuous fall risk estimation algorithm, using the study’s ground truth sensors.

Assisted Living Facilities: Via Elegante Tucson Mountains, and TigerPlace

UArizona Nursing Receives $2.6M Grant to Support Doctor of Nursing Practice Students' Clinical Placements

Aug. 10, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Nursing was one of 50 institutions nationwide to receive a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to increase the number and diversity of family nurse practitioner (FNP), psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and certified nurse midwife (CNM) students trained with University of Arizona - College of Nursing federally qualified health center (FQHC) partners in Southern Arizona. The project will use the $2.6 million in funding to deploy immersive managed practice adaptable clinical training (IMPACT) starting in the spring semester of 2024.

The students in the College's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will be prepared through immersive education and training to provide primary care services, mental health and substance use disorder care, and maternal health care for the diverse populations in the rural, border, and medically underserved communities in Southern Arizona.


The grant will also help us establish a longitudinal clinical placement model. Students will be with the same clinical partner for 12 months, providing a stable clinical learning environment that promotes clinical and academic success," ~ Lindsay Bouchard , DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN


"Students will receive $25,000 to support their clinical year," said Allen Prettyman, PhD, Project Director, who developed the grant proposal, along with Lindsay Bouchard, DNP. "That covers books, tuition, and  expenses to decrease barriers to travel and engage with rural and underserved communities."

"Many students have financial responsibilities and are still working as they complete the DNP program," said Dr. Bouchard. "This funding will allow them to focus on their studies and clinical rotations more fully. We are grateful to have established and grown a network of clinical partners through this grant. The grant funding also provides financial support for our community partners."

The project has two objectives: The first is to provide 12 months of immersive clinical training rotations for diverse cohorts of students (19 per year) that support workforce development. The second is to support IMPACT healthcare partners in developing and retaining providers/preceptors from diverse backgrounds that align with their community population.   

Allen Prettyman , PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP and Lindsay Bouchard , DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN

"The grant will also help us establish a longitudinal clinical placement model," said Dr. Bouchard. "Students will be with the same clinical partner for 12 months, providing a stable clinical learning environment that promotes clinical and academic success."

UArizona Nursing's DNP program ranked #31 in the nation in the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, providing students with a broad foundation of educational preparation in the advanced care of the selected specialty population, nursing theories, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement methods. Upon degree completion, graduates can take the national certification exam and apply for licensure in the graduate's practice state.

POCN Recognizes Dr. Lisa Kiser with the 2023 Q2 Community Advocacy Award for Outstanding Healthcare Impact and Advocacy

Aug. 8, 2023

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Lisa Heidi Kiser , DNP, CNM, WHNP

POCN , the largest nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) network in the U.S., recently announced University of Arizona College of Nursing assistant clinical professor Lisa Kiser DNP, CNM, WHNP, FACNM as the recipient of the 2023 Q2 Community Advocacy Award. This esteemed quarterly recognition aims to honor and uplift NPs and PAs who are making a significant impact on healthcare while also supporting organizations that advocate for NP/PA community support.

As part of this award, POCN makes a donation to the recipient’s organization of choice. Dr. Kiser selected the Southside Worker Center run by the Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona in order to start a program for women in the community who need to support their families. These women have often experienced trauma in the process of migrating to the United States and are eager for work and to contribute to their community.


I am truly honored to receive this recognition from POCN and appreciate their generous support for the Southside Worker Center. The organization has been instrumental in advocating and expanding the rights of workers and immigrants alike to drive positive change and foster a more inclusive society," ~ Lisa Heidi Kiser , DNP, CNM, WHNP


Dr. Kiser, who also recently received the Arizona American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Award for Excellence, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her roles as a certified nurse-midwife, a women’s health nurse practitioner, and as an assistant clinical professor at UArizona Nursing. With a strong commitment to health equity, she has made significant strides in improving access to healthcare for uninsured or underinsured women. Additionally, she is a volunteer provider at a free clinic and migrant welcome center, providing essential healthcare support to immigrant communities.

Expressing her gratitude, Dr. Kiser says, “I am truly honored to receive this recognition from POCN and appreciate their generous support for the Southside Worker Center. The organization has been instrumental in advocating and expanding the rights of workers and immigrants alike to drive positive change and foster a more inclusive society. I am committed to continuing my efforts to advocate and empower underrepresented communities and inspire future generations of healthcare professionals.”

Richard Zwickel, founder and CEO of POCN, commended Dr. Kiser for her outstanding achievements and her unwavering dedication to the NP/PA community, saying, “Dr. Kiser’s exceptional leadership and advocacy have made a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape. Her commitment to empowering underrepresented communities and promoting excellence in healthcare aligns perfectly with our mission at POCN. Congratulations Dr. Kiser on this well-deserved award.”

Two UArizona Nursing Faculty to be Inducted into American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Aug. 4, 2023

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Kristie Hoch, DNP, CRNA, James Richard Reed, DNP, MSN, BSN

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to announce that two of its DNP-Nurse Anesthesia program faculty, Kristie Hoch, DNP, CRNA, and James Richard Reed, DNP, MSN, BSN, have been selected as candidates for induction as 2023 Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA).

They will join a group of leaders whose achievements and enduring contributions have had a meaningful and lasting impact on the nurse anesthesia profession and the role of CRNAs. The Fellows of the AANA (FAANA) designation distinguishes certified registered nurse anesthetists as being the premier anesthesia provider with a high level of skills, training, experience, achievement, and professional standards. The FAANA designation represents a commitment to quality, professional development, and continued education ensuring that FAANA designees stand apart from other providers. 

"It is an honor to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology later this month," Dr. Hoch said. "As a CRNA, I have dedicated my career to the advancement in practice of nurse anesthesiology to assure two important things: patient safety and access to care. Beginning with the Civil war, CRNAs have been where we are needed the most. As a program administrator and educator, I continue this strong tradition by preparing graduates to do the same. It is humbling to know I join visionaries, leaders, and others who have made significant and lasting contributions to nurse anesthesiology."

The 2023 Fellows Induction will take place during the AANA Foundation, Fellows, & VIP Luncheon on Saturday, August 19, 2023. 

Dr. Elise Erickson Receives $2.9M RO1 Award from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Aug. 3, 2023

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Elise Erickson , PhD, CNM, FACNM

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to acknowledge the extraordinary achievement of Assistant Professor Elise Erickson, PhD, CNM, FACNM, and her colleagues, for receiving an R01 award from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

This 5-year, $2.9M grant will allow Dr. Erickson and her interdisciplinary team to investigate new markers for improving the detection and prevention of maternal morbidity. This is an exciting and important project that exemplifies the College’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and dedication to life-changing research endeavors.

"This funding support will not only help us advance our knowledge of why some individuals respond better or worse the most commonly used medication for labor and postpartum hemorrhage management, oxytocin, but it allows us to also train more scientists and students in the field of maternal health," Dr. Erickson said. "Addressing the poor maternal morbidity statistics in our nation is going to take a lot of strategies, and we’re thrilled to be able to have the support to grow our team and hopefully stimulate innovation through personalized maternity care."

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elise Erickson, PhD, MSN, BSN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

Co-Investigators: Dr. Jason Karnes, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAHA, Associate Professor,  College of Pharmacy: Pharmacy Practice and Science

Dr. Christopher Banek, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine: Physiological Sciences/Neuroscience

Dr. Jessica Connelly, PhD, Professor, University of Virginia, Department of Psychology: Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience

Primary Clinical Collaborator: Dr. Rachel Darché, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor and OB/GYN Residency Program Director, College of Medicine, BUMC-T

Award Number: 1R01HD111125

Title: Oxytocin sensitivity and postpartum hemorrhage: testing genetic and epigenetic biomarkers for improving maternal morbidity

Total Costs: $2,929,208

Project Period: 08/01/2023 – 05/31/2028

Research reported in this publication was supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health & Human Development of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R01HD111125. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Honorary UArizona Nursing Alumna Karen Lou Kennedy-Evans’ Extraordinary Wound Care Research Creates Lasting Legacy

July 28, 2023

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Karen Kennedy-Evans, RN, FNP, APRN-BC

Although she does not hold a degree from the University of Arizona College of Nursing, Karen Kennedy-Evans, RN, FNP, APRN-BC, has been so entwined with the College that in 2018 she was awarded UArizona Nursing’s Honorary Alumna Award for outstanding achievement and contributions to their professions, their communities, and the University of Arizona. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Faculty for UArizona Nursing from 2012–2020 and served on the College’s Nursing Advisory Board from 2012-2020. She was chairman of the board from 2019-2020.

Highly respected in the wound care industry, Kennedy-Evans is the President of KL Kennedy, LLC, which provides skin and wound care consultation for long-term care, home health, industry, and private practices. She is also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Geriatric Nurse, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse experienced in clinical research, quality control and infection control.


“Back in 1984, no one seemed to really know what to do for prevention or treatment. I learned if you’ve got a problem,  you can’t make it better until you identify it and start to gather data to know more about the problem. Then you have to figure out how you’re going to manage it," ~ Karen Kennedy-Evans, RN, FNP, APRN-BC


In 2013, she and her husband formed the Dr. James Evans & Karen Kennedy Evans Nursing Foundation, which benefits students in the UArizona program.  “We wanted to help nursing students who were having a hard time paying their tuition,” she says.  At the same time in 2013 they formed the “Kennedy Terminal Ulcer Foundation” which helped nurse aides in long term care (LTC) who wanted to go on to become an LPN or an PNs that wanted to go on to an RN, or RNs to go on to Bachelors or Masters. In 2023, the University of Arizona combined these foundations.

The relationship began in 2002, when she first moved to Tucson. Joan Shaver had recently been named UArizona Nursing’s new dean. Kennedy-Evans, thrilled at having access to a large university and its researchers, called Shaver and said, “You don’t know me, and I don’t know you, but I’m new in town and so are you and I want to come see you. I don’t know how this could work out, but you have a wealth of nurses and researchers here. Maybe we can work together and change the world.”

After graduating from Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Fort Wayne, IN, 1970, Kennedy-Evans has gone on to a long and noteworthy career and became the very first Family Nurse Practitioner in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1974.  She has received such honors from the largest wound conference in the world, SAWC (Symposium on Advanced Wound Care) in 2013 the “Evonne Fowler’s Founders Award, and in 2020 received the  Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at their Post Acute Care Symposium. In Tucson, Kennedy-Evans 2008 has been awarded  the Fabulous 50 nurses award and in 2013 received the Most Inspirational Mentor Award from the Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.

In 1983, Kennedy-Evans found herself at the forefront of a new line of wound care research – one that ultimately would lead to a pressure ulcer being named after her: The Kennedy Terminal Ulcer. Now known as the “Kennedy Lesion.”

She was working at a 500-bed Long Term Care (LTC) facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana., the Byron Health Center where She realized that pressure ulcers – now called pressure injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin – were a problem without a great deal of research behind them. “Back in 1984, no one seemed to really know what to do for prevention or treatment,” she says. During this time, she attended a two-day pressure ulcer and incontinence seminar in hopes of learning more about the problem. “I learned if you’ve got a problem, you can’t  make it better until you identify it and start to gather data to know more about the problem. Then you have to figure out how you’re going to manage it.”  The Byron Health since has named one of the buildings after her called the “Kennedy Crossing.’

Following the conference, Kennedy-Evans started the first skin and wound care team in the United States. She worked with the floor nurses to try to determine the incidence of pressure ulcers among patients. She began by making weekly rounds on every floor with the head nurse of the floor, pharmacist, dietician and nurses’ aides. “We put a committee together and once a week we went around and looked at every pressure ulcer,” she says. “We took pictures of them, and we measured and described them. We made sure they had the right support services, the right nutrition, the right turning schedule and the right medications and treatments, just to see if we could make a difference.”

She and her team started to notice some patients developed pressure injuries that didn’t seem to make sense. The criteria in 1989 was simple: 1. ) There was a sudden onset, often with the nurse exhibiting surprise at its appearance 2.) The ulcer was usually shaped like a pear 3.) it was usually on the sacrum or coccyx, 4) the colors were red, yellow, and black, and 5.) Death is imminent.

As she collected more data, Kennedy-Evans began to see a pattern from ulcer appearance and to time of death. On average, patients who developed these unusual ulcers with a sudden onset died within two weeks to months. “The medical director of our facility, Dr. Stephen Glassley, started calling these wounds ‘Kennedy Terminal lesions,” she says which morphed into “Kennedy Terminal Ulcers.” Based on five and a half years of collected data, she was encouraged to submit an abstract to the very first National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) now known at the National Pressure Injury Panel (NPIAP) conference in Washington DC. to present her observations.

Since then, Kennedy-Evans has seen her work spread, with more doctors and nurses attending pressure injury conferences, as well as a widening network of other researchers. Since she started her research back in 1976, she has seen much positive change. “The federal government is now involved in pressure injuries, as well as doctors, surgeons, vascular surgeons, dieticians, physical therapists,” she says. “Almost every branch of medicine and nursing is involved in some way in pressure injuries.”

One of her proudest achievements is the impact she has had on legal action alleging pressure injuries can be from inferior care as the cause of pressure injuries against LTCs and nurses. Over the years, she has put her skills and research to work in dozens of legal depositions, helping to change the narrative of blame.

“I’ve been on the side that gets blamed most of the time because the majority of my career has been in long-term care,” Kennedy-Evans says. “At the facilities that I have worked at, nurses work so hard. Often, they know more about the patient than the family. They know on what side of the bed they want their slippers; they know how much cream they want in their coffee; they know if they want one or two packs of sugar; they know if they want their toast cut diagonally or horizontally. They notice subtle changes often before others." Seeing nurses being unfairly blamed for a situation beyond their control has been a career-long struggle for her, proving that the ulcer has nothing to do with care and everything to do with the patient’s overall has been her abiding passion.

Pressure injury knowledge and research has evolved, much of it thanks to Kennedy-Evans’ efforts. Most recently, Kennedy-Evans and Dr. Leslie Ritter, PhD RN, Professor Emerita, College of Nursing and colleagues from Indiana, Ohio and New York, undertook research to record pressure injuries in a small study involving several hospital ICU’s.  The study employed a state of the art thermographic imaging system and measures both the visible discoloration and the temperature of the skin. The study showed when measured within 24 hours of intact skin discoloration, there is no skin temperature change compared to normal skin.  The authors hypothesized that presence of visible discoloration but no temperature change may be due to skin microcirculation failure and not due to tissue damage below the skin surface. These findings are in contrast to the damage of pressure injury, which starts at the bone-level and works its way up to the surface and is associated with skin temperature increases (due to inflammation) or temperature decreases (due to ischemia).  In March of 2023, Kennedy-Evans and Dr. Ritter presented their findings at the annual National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel meeting…

“Keep in mind, this is just a small case study but in all cases we got the same  results,” Kennedy-Evans says. “We were very encouraged by this because, if indeed this is true and these studies can be replicated, if the facility has a thermographic device and the picture can be taken in the first 24 hours on onset this would indicate the lesion is not from bad care.”

UArizona Nursing Faculty Win Prize for the NIDA 'Substance Use Prevention Services in Primary Care' Challenge

July 26, 2023

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Timothy Sowicz, PhD, RN and Tarnia Newton, DNP, FNP-C

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to announce that faculty members Timothy Sowicz, PhD, RN and Tarnia Newton, DNP, FNP-C, along with Carrie Ann Langley, DNP, PhD, MPH, PMHNP-BC, of The University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, are the winners of $25,000 prizes for their submissions to the “Substance Use Prevention Services in Primary Care” Challenge. The title of the winning submission was "Community Health Worker-led Substance Use Prevention Model for Recently Incarcerated Persons."

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) holds the “Substance Use Prevention Services in Primary Care” Challenge every year. NIDA sincerely appreciates all the solvers who entered the Challenge and applauds their efforts in developing innovative models for substance use risk screening and prevention services in primary care.

Dr. Peggy Jenkins Named UArizona College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

July 25, 2023

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Peggy Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Peggy Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, has accepted the offer to serve as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Arizona College of Nursing, effective September 5th.

Dr. Jenkins brings a wealth of experience, having previously held various administrative roles at the University of Colorado College of Nursing, including Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Operations, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, and Specialty Director for the Graduate Leadership Program. Notably, in 2017, Dr. Jenkins spearheaded the development of a DNP Health System Leadership track, achieving a remarkable 100% graduation rate for the inaugural cohort of students in 2020. During the challenging times of the pandemic in 2020, her agile leadership played a vital role in guiding over 250 MS and doctoral students to successful graduation. In her capacity as Associate Professor, Dr. Jenkins has been recognized for her excellence in teaching leadership courses, consistently receiving outstanding student evaluations. Furthermore, she has been actively involved in advising and supporting doctoral students in completing and publishing their projects, while also revising course content to align with national competencies. Before her academic roles, Dr. Jenkins held significant leadership positions at Craig Hospital, renowned for its expertise in spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Additionally, she contributed to the improvement of healthcare systems nationwide as part of a national healthcare alliance, leading efforts that resulted in substantial cost savings in non-salary expenditures.

Dr. Jenkins’ research interest is focused on leadership within complex systems. Her dissertation work included creating an innovative method to measure the value of nursing care per patient episode in the acute care setting (Journal of Nursing Administration, 2014; Sigma grant). She collaborated with a national workgroup focused on nursing value (AHRQ PA-15-147; Internal Data2Value) and was part of several publications and international presentations. She was PI for Action Research using voice of students to craft intraprofessional doctoral education for nursing leaders (ALSN grant; Advances in Nursing Science, 2020; JONA, 2021). In 2020, she was co-investigator for a study on graduate student stressors during COVID pandemic (Journal of Professional Nursing, 2020; Nurse Educator, 2021). She currently is working with national research teams focused on academic/practice innovation scale and nurses use of social media.

Her accomplishments and dedication to academic excellence and healthcare leadership make Dr. Peggy Jenkins a valuable addition to the University of Arizona College of Nursing. We are excited to welcome her to our esteemed institution and look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly make on our academic community.

Dr. Jessica Rainbow Receives RII Grant to Build Intervention Program for Creating a Supportive College Environment

July 21, 2023

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Jessica Rainbow , PhD, RN

The University of Arizona College of Nursing is proud to congratulate to Dr. Jessica Rainbow and her colleagues for a receiving a new grant! This RII Challenge Grant Project will build on the work the ANCATS team within the CON is doing to identify student sociocultural strengths and impediments to academic success that will be useful in crafting personalized plans to build resilience across undergraduate students at the University of Arizona. 

Investigators: Dalal Alharthi, PI, Jessica Rainbow, Co-Investigator, Michael D. L. Johnson, Co-Investigator, Shalini Sharma, Co-Investigator, Valerie Shirley, Co-Investigator, Chantelle Warner, Co-Investigator, and Jeremy Garcia, Co-Investigator

Title: Wellbeing for Wildcats (WellCATS): An Intervention Program for Creating a Supportive College Environment

Funder: UArizona RII

Amount: $50,000

Award Period: 7/1/23-6/30/24