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UCI study examines distorted time perception during pandemic
By Pat Harriman UCI Campus Communications Irvine, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 — Time distortion was a struggle for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from difficulty in keeping track of days of the week to feeling that the [...]
NIH funds school nurse services study
The health needs of public school students and school nurse services in Orange County will be examined as part of a research project that will eventually serve as a foundation for a statewide study. Assistant Professor Nakia Best will [...]
Dawn Bounds, Yuqing Guo to be inducted as fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
Assistant Professor Dawn Bounds, left, and Associate Professor Yuqing Guo. The American Academy of Nursing has announced that Assistant Professor Dawn Bounds and Associate Professor Yuqing Guo will be inducted as fellows at its annual ceremony this [...]
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The role of nurses in addressing health disparities
By Miriam Bender Associate Professor, UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Healthcare should be equally accessible to all, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, and other factors. Unfortunately, statistics show that minority groups are more likely to [...]
‘It feels different having my DNP’
UCSF Chief Nursing Executive Pat Patton graduated in June 2021 with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree. Since graduating from the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice — Post-Master’s Program [...]
Filling the provider gap, finding solutions to nurse burnout
Candice Whealon at the annual UCI Alumni Association's Lauds & Laurels ceremony. “It’s been a busy year, and I don’t see anything slowing down anytime soon.” That’s the succinct way Assistant Clinical Professor Candice Whealon puts what [...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lecture: Examining Health Equity & Access
Register for this year's UCI Research Associates Madeline Martin Swinden Lecture, moderated by UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Dean and Professor Mark Lazenby and featuring Assistant Professor Nakia Best. Details Date: [...]
Virtual panel: COVID-19: rising to new challenges
Join us for the UCI Research Associates fall event and learn the latest information related to COVID-19 from our expert panel, featuring: Alison Holman, FNP, PhD, FAAN, FABMR, professor, Sue & Bill Gross School of [...]
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Register for the @UCIrvine Research Associates Madeline Martin Swinden Lecture, moderated by #UCINursing Dean and Professor Mark Lazenby and featuring panelist Asst Professor @nakiabestphd on Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. https://nursing.uci.edu/2022/09/health-equity-lecture/
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IPH will bring a multifaceted, integrated approach to what many call the next great advancement in healthcare. The institute is an ecosystem for collaboration across disciplines, including #UCInursing.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
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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