Melanie Tram: The first nurse in her family
When Melanie Tram first came to UCI, she wasn’t exactly sure where her academic career would take her. “I knew I wanted to go [...]
Kevin Nolasco: Finding his calling
For a while, Kevin Nolasco thought he would study psychology and become a psychotherapist. One day, though, he was introduced to the possibility of [...]
Emily Enos: Finding a match in her mentor
In a typical year, nursing students spend time in the hospital directly caring for patients. But this year has been anything but typical for [...]
ASSIST: A win-win for seniors and students
When nursing student Melanie Tram started her community health class and was asked to choose a population she wanted to serve, she chose geriatrics. [...]
Danisha Jenkins: ‘I have to be where the hurting is’
Danisha Jenkins and her fellow nurses at a protest. In first grade, Danisha Jenkins read Gentle Annie, a fictional account of the [...]
Norma Vega: Connecting with the vulnerable
When she was a child, Norma Vega witnessed firsthand the struggle of her parents, who were undocumented immigrants, and the lives of those living [...]
Katrina Lazarte: Finding her passion
UCI alum Katrina Lazarte, MPH, MSN, has always had a love for helping and educating others. But finding what she truly wanted to do [...]
Norma Hernandez-Ramirez honored for COVID-19 education
Norma Hernandez-Ramirez is the recipient of the UCI Latino Excellence and Achievement Award in recognition of Graduate Student Excellence. A national confusion [...]
Nursing graduate awarded for research, patient quality
Vianh Hoang is the recipient of the UCI Chancellor’s Award of Distinction, the Undergraduate Research Spotlight, and has been accepted into America’s most [...]
Candice Whealon: School of Nursing alum comes full circle
UCI School of Nursing alum Candice Whealon, FNP-C, with her family. Seven years ago, Candice Whealon, MSN, FNP-C, earned her family nurse [...]
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