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UC Irvine Nursing in the Media

NPR, LAist AirTalk, October 14, 2025

Dean Mark Lazenby Talks with NPR about the Causes of the Nursing Shortage

“California, much like the rest of the country, cannot keep up with the demand for nurses. And the reasons are complicated. The profession has a high turnover rate, and some argue that accessible education — public schools and community colleges — does not have the capacity to keep up. Meanwhile, private schools, although they have more space, can be too expensive for some. Others argue that the real issue is poor working conditions and understaffing at hospitals. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the many challenges facing the state’s nursing workforce. Joining us is Mark Lazenby, professor of nursing and philosophy, and second dean of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing.” (Larry Mantle)
Screenshot of Alison Holman interview on collective trauma on KPBS, San Diego
KPBS, San Diego, September 30, 2025

When the news hurts: How relentless bad headlines impact our health

“Headlines these days are hard to stomach: federal troops in major cities in the United States, the assassination of a political activist, rising calls for civil war, free speech threats, immigration raids, and runaway costs for food, housing and healthcare. The drumbeat of distressing news can feel like an assault, even to the steeliest among us. But experts say the barrage of bad news does more than fray nerves. It can harm our health.” (Amita Sharma)