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Meet Ishmail Sillah, MEPN Student

A Passion for Integrative Health: Catching Up With Dr. Patricia Daly

A 2013 graduate from the UA College of Nursing PhD program, Patricia Daly, PHD, FNP-BC, ENP-BC, FAANP,  has championed integrative nursing techniques throughout her career.

Student Spotlight: Janay Young

The UA CON has a reputation for being tough, with high standards, and is well respected with top national rankings. I wanted the challenge and flexibility to earn a doctorate degree in nursing practice as an adult learner, while balancing life priorities and responsibilities, including my family and career.

The Healing Power of Ceremony: the Integrative Health Benefits of Diné Cleansing Practice

Now in the final stages of a two-year research project, Dr. Kahn-John, along with her collaborative team at the Tsehootsooi Medical Center in Fort Defiance, AZ, is assessing the effects of a traditional Diné (Navajo) healing ceremony on individuals suffering from emotional distress.

In the Presence of Horses: UA Nursing Faculty and Students Explore New Frontiers of Integrative Health at The Hacienda at the River

In addition to the equine therapy program, other integrative therapies offered at The Hacienda include aromatherapy, reflexology, acupressure and acupuncture. Horticultural therapeutic programming will also be featured at some of The Hacienda’s green spaces, and aquatic therapies and swimming will be presented at the therapy pool.

Clinical Assistant Professor Inducted into the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

On June 22, wildcat nursing leader José A. Parés-Avila, DNP, MA, RN, ARNP, NP-C, LMHC, AAHIVS, clinical assistant professor at the UA College of Nursing, was among 67 nurse practitioners nationwide to be inducted as Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in Philadelphia.

Student Spotlight: Melanie Begaye

"One of the most important things I’ve learned is that nursing is so much more than just monitoring the patient. It’s important to hear the voice of the patient, help them have control of their care, be the figure that gives them the attention and care when they need it, and play a role in healthy habit promotion and disease prevention outside of the clinical setting."

Newsletter: 2017, Issue 1

A Novel Way to Tackle Sun Damage: UA Nurse Scientist to Teach Massage Therapists About Reducing Skin Cancer Risk

Arizona is home to 10,000 actively licensed massage therapists, each of whom averages 12 clients per week or roughly 7,000 client encounters a year. What if in addition to soothing cramped muscles those massage therapists could be enlisted and trained to help reduce skin cancer risk?