News
April 2020
New certificate program for mental health providers delays start date
April 2, 2020
An online, post-master’s certificate program to nearly double the state’s current pipeline of PMHNP psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners delays launch date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2020
In times of crisis, remember to meditate
March 18, 2020
UC Davis cardiologist Uma Srivatsa recommends doing "five steps for five minutes" in times of high stress.
UC Davis schools of medicine and nursing receive high national rankings by U.S. News
March 17, 2020
UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing continue to climb into key national rankings
UC Davis School of Nursing rises in U.S. News & World Report top graduate nursing program rankings
March 16, 2020
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis moves up six spots in U.S. News & World Report ranking of best graduate schools.
January 2020
New University of California program will double pipeline of specialized mental health providers in response to growing crisis
January 29, 2020
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis partners with nursing schools at UCSF and UCLA to launch the first online, post-master’s certificate program of its kind in California to nearly double the state’s current pipeline of mental health nurse practitioners between now and 2025.
Watch video: Deans Brashear, Cavanagh share insights on KVIE’s “Studio Sacramento”
January 27, 2020
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing Dean Stephen Cavanagh and School of Medicine Dean Allison Brashear conversed recently with host Scott Syphax about the evolving relationships among physicians, nurses and patients.
UC Davis physician assistant professor named national distinguished fellow
January 23, 2020
Gerald Kayingo, an associate clinical professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, is named a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants due to his outstanding contributions to the profession and his involvement in the community.
VIDEO: UC Davis nursing school opens applications for nurse leader fellowships
January 9, 2020
Applications are now open for a new fellowship program for nursing scholars and innovators with a high potential to accelerate leadership in nursing research, practice, education, policy and entrepreneurship.
December 2019
Three nursing teams earn PRISM awards, making UC Davis Medical Center No. 1 in state
December 20, 2019
Three UC Davis Medical Center nursing units earned national recognition this week for exemplary patient care and professional development achievements.
VIDEO: From patient to professional
December 13, 2019
Graduate nursing student Jason Ramos reunites with the nurse who saved his life and prepares for a career to care for others as he was cared for at UC Davis Health.
VIDEO: UC Davis nursing students mark end of graduate program with traditional pinning ceremony
December 13, 2019
Graduate students from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing celebration the completion of their studies and look forward to entering the nursing profession.
VIDEO: Bus tour connects UC Davis Health with Central Valley communities, gains national recognition
December 13, 2019
Students from the UC Davis schools of nursing and medicine experience the Central Valley region and learn how to better serve those populations.
VIDEO: The Art of Healing
December 11, 2019
For more than 35 years, UC Davis Health has been acquiring and displaying the unique works of local artists. Art has healing qualities, and UC Davis’ collection is designed to enrich the lives of patients, families, students and staff.
UC Davis nursing school receives $37.5 million from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to support nurse leaders and innovators, expand national impact
December 3, 2019
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation grants UC Davis $37.5 million to establish a national fellowship program for nurse leaders and innovators.
November 2019
UC Davis nursing professors named distinguished gerontological educators
November 12, 2019
Three faculty from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis are recognized for their expertise in gerontological nursing.
October 2019
UC Davis nursing professor named fellow in American Academy of Nursing
October 25, 2019
Piri Ackerman-Barger, associate clinical professor Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, is named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, the academy's highest honor.
UC Davis Health launches nurse practitioner residency program
October 23, 2019
Applications open for a new UC Davis Health nurse practitioner residency program aimed at improving skills of advanced practice providers and access for underserved patients.
UC Davis Health students receive national scholarships for primary care commitment
October 23, 2019
Two students from the UC Davis School of Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis receive prestigious national scholarships.
UC Davis Health experts to lead national patient safety website
October 18, 2019
Patrick Romano and Debra Bakerjian of UC Davis Health have become co-editors-in-chief of PSNet ― the Patient Safety Network ― a globally recognized web-based resource for scholarship and perspectives in the field of patient safety.
UC Davis Health unaffected by power outage
October 9, 2019
PG&E outage not affecting UC Davis Health
September 2019
All of Us Research Program enrolls more than 200,000 core participants nationwide
September 20, 2019
The California consortium, which includes UC Davis Health, just surpassed 23,000 core participants. Outreach efforts to roll out in Davis, Elk Grove and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center this October.
UC Davis nursing school welcomes newest doctoral and master's-degree students in leadership programs
September 20, 2019
Students embarking on master's and doctoral degrees in leadership are formally welcomed into the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
August 2019
VIDEO: Celebrating milestones at the UC Davis School of Nursing
August 23, 2019
Physician assistant and family nurse practitioners at UC Davis' nursing school mark milestones in their education and professional journeys.
VIDEO: New deans discuss workforce diversity
August 8, 2019
Stephen Cavanagh, dean for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, and UC Davis School of Medicine Dean Allison Brashear discuss the importance of diversity within health professions students and the workforce.
VIDEO: New deans discuss team-based care
August 6, 2019
UC Davis School of Medicine Dean Allison Brashear and Stephen Cavanagh, dean for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, discuss the importance of team-based care.
July 2019
Two new deans start on same day, strive for same goal
July 22, 2019
New leaders for School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis to work hand in hand.
Snagging the 'job of the year': Meet new School of Nursing Dean Stephen Cavanagh
July 19, 2019
Stephen Cavanagh assumes the dean position at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and welcomes the opportunity to find new ways to deliver care and innovate in cross-campus collaborations.
UC Davis physician assistant student receives national VA scholarship
July 18, 2019
Class of 2020 physician assistant student Catherine Feeley earns a national scholarship for her studies at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
School of Nursing interim dean celebrated for collaboration, advocacy
July 10, 2019
Colleagues from across UC Davis Health honor Debbie Ward for her leadership as interim dean for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and her decade of service to the university.
June 2019
UC Davis nursing school hosts commencement
June 14, 2019
UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May conferred degrees for 137 master’s-degree students and six doctoral candidates at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing's 2019 commencement.
10 health benefits of meditation
June 4, 2019
Find out how meditation can improve your abilities to cope with a busy world.
May 2019
UC Davis nursing school graduate students showcase scholarly work
May 29, 2019
From barbershops to intensive care units, the research presented by graduate students from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing demonstrates a range of impact on health.
UC Davis Health Recognition Awards
May 8, 2019
This year’s UC Davis Health Recognition Awards honored the stellar service of a number of faculty and staff in mentoring, mission excellence and teamwork in the community.
UC Davis Names New Dean for Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
May 6, 2019
Stephen J. Cavanagh is recognized for developing the health care workforce, maximizing the use of advanced practice nurses in clinics around the region to advance access, and educating the next generations of clinicians and scholars.
