Alumni and events
As alumni of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, you are the school’s most important asset and its greatest strength. As leaders in health care organizations, faculty at higher education institutions, members of primary-care teams and influencers within policy-making bodies, you illustrate how graduates fulfill the vision and mission of the school.
Through word-of-mouth support to promote the school and financial support to enable future students to benefit from the philanthropy that yielded your education, your involvement is critical to the future success of the school. Through your partnership, faculty, staff and students at the School of Nursing discover ways to advance health, improve quality of care and shape policy.
Alumni distinctions
Leaning into research to give women a voice
Marla Shauer completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree so she could make the change she wanted to see happen. She chose the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis for its flexibility, financial support and faculty mix.
Read and watch Marla's Story
A lifelong dream becomes an amazing reality
Bill Randall, a 2020 graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program, said earning the terminal degree allowed him to achieve his dreams in the nursing profession — and even go beyond those dreams. Read and watch Bill's Story
Latest school news
June 3 — Inaugural DNP-FNP graduate presents at national nursing association
Bobbie Crider, a graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, presented at the Annual Course of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA). Bobbie’s presentation, “The Twilight Zone: Building Competence and Confidence with Nurse Sedation in a World of MAC,” explored the history and evolution of moderate sedation in endoscopic procedures. She discussed how high-fidelity patient simulation can enhance learning and competency in moderate sedation through literature insights and a case study of a simulation education session. Held annually, the course offers a comprehensive program that includes expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities SGNA advances gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy and collaboration while supporting professional growth in a shared, supportive community.
