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ANIE Summer Intensive 2023: Focus on Pre-Nursing Student Julian Grijalva

July 17, 2023

We recently caught up with ANIE pre-nursing scholar and native Tucsonan Julian Grijalva to hear about his experiences in the Summer Intensive and where he hopes to go from here.

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ANIE Summer Intensive 2023: Focus on BSN Student Samantha Chai

June 27, 2023

Born and raised in Tucson, Samantha Chai’s mother is Mexican and her father is Chinese American. She knew from a young age that her purpose in life was to help people. “I didn’t know how I was going to do that, but I just felt so strongly about that,” she says. 

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ANIE Summer Intensive 2023 Sews Seeds for a Bright Nursing Future for UArizona Students

June 22, 2023

Established in 2018 with a $1.9 million grant from the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA), the University of Arizona College of Nursing’s Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence (ANIE) program has become a crown jewel of the College’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

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Dr. Timian Godfrey Draws on Tradition for Guidance, Strength

June 8, 2023

Following the Navajo philosophy of interconnectedness between physical, spiritual well-being and the world led Dr. Godfrey to a career in nursing education.

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These are the JEDI nurses Dr. Tarnia Newton is looking for…

May 23, 2023

Once a Miss World beauty pageant contestant, the nursing faculty member sees cultural humility at the core of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

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New UArizona Nursing Dean Brian Ahn Has Big Plans for the College’s Bright Future

May 19, 2023

When Hyochol Brian Ahn, PhD, MSN, MS-CTS, MS-ECE, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN begins his tenure as dean, University of Arizona College of Nursing on May 22, he brings with him a rich professional background, a wealth of experience, and a commitment to making the college the best it can be.

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UArizona Nursing Alumnus Selected as 2023 American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fellow

May 11, 2023

In March, University of Arizona College of Nursing alumnus Greg Brooks, DNP, APRN, FNP-C was selected as a 2023 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) Fellow, joining a prestigious group of accomplished nurse practitioner (NP) who has significantly impacted the NP profession.

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Wildcat Nurse Spotlight: Enoch Faith Gideon, Tucson BSN Student

May 4, 2023

When he graduates during spring convocation, Enoch Faith Gideon will enter the profession bolstered by the valuable skills he has learned in UArizona Nursing's BSN program. In addition to the professional competencies he developed through his studies, he enters the workforce with a strong background of community involvement, leadership, and the importance of health equity.

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UArizona Nursing Associate Dean, Research, Judith Gordon, PhD, Receives Distinguished Mentor Award

April 28, 2023

In April, UArizona Nursing Associate Dean, Research, Judith Gorson, PhD, was selected for the Office of the Provost’s Distinguished Mentor Award. This award was established to recognize outstanding tenured or continuing status faculty at the full professor rank who have mentored early career faculty and made highly valued contributions to the mentoring of graduate students.

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Wildcat Nurse Spotlight: Eugenie Panafieu, Tucson BSN Student

April 28, 2023

Meet Eugenie Panafieu, hardworking international student in the University of Arizona College of Nursing’s Tucson Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Eugenie is slated to graduate during spring convocation on May 11, empowered by a strong desire to help others and a passion for health science.

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