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Student Spotlight: Kaliandra Coenen

Oct. 27, 2017

"My interest in nursing was first cultivated during high school, when I learned what a rewarding career nursing could be. I have always had a passion to serve others and have done so through volunteer service and previous work experiences; however, I strongly desired to serve at a greater capacity."

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Medicare Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration Increases Primary Care Workforce

Oct. 25, 2017

The number of advanced practice registered nurse students and graduates increased under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Graduate Nurse Education demonstration project, according to a new report to Congress by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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College of Nursing Teams up with the University of Arizona Health Plans to Benefit Medicare Advantage Plan Members

Oct. 25, 2017

The UA College of Nursing teamed up with the UA Health Plans to Benefit Medicare Advantage Plan Members to develop an agreement with the UAHP to perform Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for their Medicare Advantage Plan members.

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Two UA College of Nursing Professors Honored by Induction into the American Academy of Nursing

Oct. 12, 2017

In September, two faculty members at the University of Arizona College of Nursing were selected for fellowship in the prestigious American Academy of Nursing (AAN), one of the highest honors in the nursing profession.

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Nursing Informatics Help Nurses Make the Best Decisions for Patient Outcomes

Oct. 6, 2017

In the midst of creating an international quality registry for babies born with low birthweight, University of Arizona College of Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Sheila Gephart discovered that a large amount of patient data was slipping unused through the cracks.

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Student Spotlight: Jeremey Jason Marine

Sept. 28, 2017

"I wanted to earn my DNP at a prestigious institution. The UA College of Nursing has a reputation for excellence in both education and research. My wife is a triple alumna and a true Wildcat. We knew we wanted to stay in Tucson, so it was a great opportunity to become an official Wildcat."

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Newsletter: 2017 Issue 2

Sept. 1, 2017

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MEPN Students Provide Integrative Care for Older Adults

Aug. 18, 2017

In mid-July, eight Master of Science for Entry to the profession of Nursing (MEPN) program students completed their first clinical rotations at The Hacienda at the River, the latest senior residential community initiated by the Watermark Retirement group.

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Student Spotlight: Mosima Choshi

Aug. 2, 2017

"For me, nursing is the center and the pillar of health care provision. Through research and teaching, I will make an impact on the nursing practice and nursing profession. Building a better nursing future is not only for nurses, but also for the populations receiving the nursing care. Heart disease is a number one killer worldwide, but most people do not know that."

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