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Philanthropy Spotlight: Reverend Chineta Goodjoin
Reverend Chineta Goodjoin, a member of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Dean's Cabinet and pastor at New Hope Presbyterian, shares what supporting the school means to her. What did it feel like the first time you [...]
Teylor Cohen: Becoming a nurse by way of the Marines
Teylor Cohen and his fiancée, Julie Recalde, who he says has been instrumental to his success. From a young age, nursing student Teylor Cohen knew what he wanted to do: Join the military. His parents, however, wanted him [...]
Alumni Spotlight: Justin Reyes
Our weekly Alumni Spotlight series features updates on the outstanding graduates of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. Justin Reyes, class of ’13, shares what it was like to be a nurse working in a pandemic. Where do [...]
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Publication: The role of philosophy in the development and practice of nursing
An article summarizing a virtual live‐streamed panel event that occurred in August 2020 has been published in the journal Nursing Philosophy. The panel, The role of philosophy in the development and practice of nursing, was co-sponsored by the International Philosophy [...]
Advanced practice nurse and philosopher Mark Lazenby named dean
Mark Lazenby is currently a professor of nursing and associate dean for faculty and student affairs in the School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut. Mark Lazenby, advanced practice nurse and philosopher, has been appointed dean of [...]
Center for Nursing Philosophy announces new fellow
Jess Dillard-Wright. Congratulations to our second Center for Nursing Philosophy (CNP) student/new faculty fellow, Jess Dillard-Wright! Dillard-Wright will serve as a CNP Fellow from July 2021 until June 2022. Dillard-Wright's fellowship will focus on the idea of "Nursing Radical [...]
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LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Associate professor Melissa Pinto talks about #longcovid with @LosAlTV reporter John Underwood. https://www.losaltv.org/2021/07/long-covid-the-walking-wounded/ #ucinursing
UCI Leadership news 🗞
Mark Lazenby, an advanced practice nurse & philosopher, has been named dean of @ucinursing. Lazenby, a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, has studied the psychological & spiritual aspects of cancer & palliative care. https://bit.ly/2VfCi9a
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At the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of nurses. To us, that means providing a quality education built upon scholarly research and evidence based-practice as well as an environment that nurtures the desire to continually drive improvement. We are confident that our students will go forth and advance the science of nursing, lead innovative health care practice, and truly champion access to quality healthcare for all. Read More
SCHOOL FACTS
The UCI Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing has a rich, deep history. Its existence is the realization of a vision that began decades ago.
Students
Approximately:
- 170 enrolled in the baccalaureate program
- 56 enrolled in graduate programs
- 100% pass rate on National NP Board Certified exams
- 93% NCLEX passing rate
- 8 to 1 student/faculty ratio in labs and clinical courses
- 573 alumni and counting!
- 40% underrepresented minorities
Faculty
Approximately:
- 23 full-time faculty
- 100% have advanced degrees
- Over $13 million in total sponsored research project funding
- Faculty research projects contribute to the improvement of health and health care in areas such as oncology, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, self-care, mental health, women’s health, clinical policy, and nursing education.
- Academic Practice Partnership with UCI Health
- Student practicum hours at world renown UCI Medical Center
- The only University of California school with a faculty nursing practice
- Faculty actively practicing in under-served areas and throughout the UCI Health and Student Health Centers
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