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Spring 2021 UArizona College of Nursing Dean's Honors List

Oct. 27, 2021

Based on GPA, the dean's list is a scholarly award for students who demonstrate academic excellence. Congratulations to all these hardworking students for their impressive academic achievement!

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March of Dimes Honors Three UArizona Nursing Faculty at Heroes in Action Celebration

Oct. 26, 2021

Last month, three UArizona Nursing faculty members were recognized at the annual March of Dimes Heroes in Action awards ceremony. With a mission to fight for the health of all moms and babies, the Heroes in Action initiative, formerly titled the Nurse of the Year, recognizes exceptional nurses throughout the state of Arizona, celebrating the profession and creating awareness of the strides made in this growing field.

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How Bear Down Day Became one of UArizona Nursing’s Most Popular Annual Traditions

Oct. 18, 2021

On September first, one of the University of Arizona College of Nursing’s most beloved traditions, made its in-person return after a year-long COVID-19 hiatus. 

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Alumna Spotlight: Gina Dunn, DNP, Puts Her Passion for Preventative Health into Action

Oct. 4, 2021

Dr. Gina Dunn graduated from UArizona Nursing's DNP program’s Family Nurse Practitioner track in 2019. Dr. Dunn was drawn to the program because of its nationally recognized stature, and because her father, a former UArizona School of Medicine faculty member, touted the quality of a UArizona education.

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UArizona Nursing Soars in First-Ever U.S. News & World Report Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rankings

Sept. 27, 2021

As part of its 2022 Best Colleges list released on September 13, U.S. News & World Report revealed its rankings for Best BSN programs – a first in the history of the rankings. Out of 694 schools, UArizona Nursing‘s BSN program ranked number 23 on the latest report overall, 16th amongst public universities and number one amongst Arizona’s BSN nursing programs.

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After Virtual Detour, UArizona Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Students Celebrate Seventh Annual White Coat Ceremony In Person

Sept. 20, 2021

Though the 2020 White Coat ceremony was held virtually because of the COVID-19 crisis, the September first 2021 ceremony was held in-person, a sign that better days are surely ahead. One hundred nineteen Doctor of Nursing Practice students participated in this year’s event.

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Arizona Nursing Student Ana Bustamante Discusses Border Living, Health Equity and the Importance of Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 13, 2021

Born and raised in Nogales, Ariz., Ana Bustamante’s world view was shaped by the unique experience of essentially growing up in two different countries. “It’s normal for people from Nogales, Arizona to go to Nogales, Sonora to eat or visit family during the day and cross the border back to Arizona later,” she says. “Since it is a very small town everyone pretty much knows each other in some way.”

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Wildcat Nurse Carrie Langley: A Passion for Practice and People Points Toward a Bright Future

Sept. 8, 2021

2021 has been a busy year for University of Arizona College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Carrie Langley, PhD, MPH, RN-BC. 

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DNP Student Alejandra Vasquez Reflects on her Passion for Nursing and the Importance of Her Roots During Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 1, 2021

We caught up with UArizona Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice student Alejandra Velasquez, who will graduate this December. Velasquez told us about her nursing journey, her thoughts about the importance of diversity in the nursing workforce and her pride in her own Hispanic heritage.

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UArizona Health Sciences Researchers To Study Impact of Nurse Cannabis and Substance Use on Patient Care

Aug. 19, 2021

A new study led by the University of Arizona College of Nursing will examine the prevalence of cannabis and other substance use in nurses, who may work through significant pain and be at risk for substance abuse.
 

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UArizona Nursing Class of 2021: Karla Teran

Aug. 9, 2021

UArizona Nursing student Karla Teran began her nursing journey because of her innate passion for helping others. “Being at the hospital and being able to help those in need makes my heart happy,” she explains. A native of Mexico, Teran will graduate with her MEPN on August 12.

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$1.9M Grant to Boost Behavioral Health Care Providers in Rural, Medically Underserved Communities

Aug. 2, 2021

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences program will train psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students and psychology interns in real-world integrated health care settings.

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