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June 2022
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June 24, 2022UC Davis nursing school welcomes new students
A total of 145 students join the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis to pursue graduate education in nursing, physician assistant studies and a family nurse practitioner doctorate.
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June 17, 20222021 Excellence Awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff and teams
This year’s Excellence Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of faculty, staff and teams across UC Davis Health that are transforming education, patient care and community health.
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June 09, 2022UC Davis nursing school hosts commencement
Family, friends, faculty and staff celebrated 135 master’s degree and doctoral students as they graduated at the in-person event on June 9 to mark this milestone in their academic journey.
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June 06, 2022School of Nursing commencement this Thursday
A total of 135 students will receive their diplomas and hoods when the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis hosts its annual Commencement celebration. It will be the first in-person commencement for the school since 2019.
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June 03, 2022UC Davis nursing graduate students showcase scholarly work at annual academic symposium
Graduate students present their scholarly work in a series of presentations June 3. Activities include dissertation and research poster presentations led by doctoral, nursing, physician assistant and family nurse practitioner students.
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May 2022
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May 23, 2022Stage play screening highlights challenges, resources for dementia care
Roughly 200 people joined in person and virtually for a community event in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento for a screening of the play “Forget Me Not.” The screening was punctuated by an interactive discussion between the playwright, audience, and a panel of community members and UC Davis Health experts in dementia and caregiving.
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May 16, 2022UC Davis nursing school announces 2022 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The third and largest cohort of early-career nurse scientists are named fellows of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. Ten of the Betty Irene Moore Fellows are affiliated with major public and private universities across the country, while two are from major health systems and organizations
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May 13, 2022'Forget Me Not': A community event around healthy aging and dementia care, screens May 20
The CTSC invites you to a community event and screening of Forget Me Not, a stage play depicting the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the life of an African American family. Register now to attend in-person or virtually on May 20 at 5:00 p.m.
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May 12, 2022Nurse graduate uses lessons learned in school and during pandemic to better serve patients
Class of 2020 nursing graduate shares how her experience at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis prepared her to lead and thrive despite the pandemic.
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May 10, 2022Leadership woven throughout every facet of new Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree program
The new Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing goes beyond clinical education. It features a curriculum founded on leadership, health equity and innovative clinical practice.
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May 06, 2022Doctoral graduate realizes dream, fulfills critical role for nursing’s future
Bill Randall, a Class of 2020 doctoral graduate from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis shares how his education helped him to better prepare future nurses.
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April 2022
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April 27, 2022Physician assistant students learn about rural medicine thanks to Humboldt partnership
A new grant-funded program offers future physician assistant students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing the experience to practice rural medicine in Humboldt County without the stress of finding or paying for housing.
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April 21, 2022The Center for Healthcare Policy and Research presents new website on nursing home quality
Cal Long Term Care Compare is a new website that helps users compare the quality of nursing homes in California. The site’s data analytics is led by the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research’s team under the direction of professors Deb Bakerjian and Patrick Romano.
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April 07, 2022UC Davis nursing faculty, students and alumni present research at regional conference
Faculty, researchers, alumni and students from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis present their scholarly work at the Western Institute of Nursing's annual research conference featuring new and emerging nursing knowledge.
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March 2022
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March 29, 2022UC Davis nursing school remains a top 25 graduate nursing program in new U.S. News & World Report rankings
For the second year in a row, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis ranks among the top 25 best master’s-degree nursing programs. According to the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools. The publication ranks the School of Nursing's master's-degree programs as 23rd, up one spot from last year’s rankings.
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February 2022
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February 18, 2022Supporting caregivers in their difficult yet critical role
For National Caregivers Day, Helen Kales, a geriatric psychiatrist, and Terri Harvath, director of the Family Caregiving Institute, share insights and advice for caregivers who play such a vital role in the care of frail, older adults.
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February 10, 2022UC Davis nursing school dean elected to national nursing organization board
Stephen J. Cavanagh, dean for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, has been elected to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Board of Directors. The AACN is the national voice for academic nursing.
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February 01, 2022High price tag for the stress cancer causes young cancer patients
Teens and young adults with cancer face psychological challenges that can lead to increased office visits and medical expenses. A new study indicates that early psychological care intervention can help to lower cost while providing support for young cancer patients.
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January 2022
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January 25, 2022
Family caregivers who provide complex care face more physical and mental health challenges (video)
Family caregivers in California who receive services from a network of support organizations are at higher risk of physical and mental health concerns, including isolation and loneliness. But a unique online tool can better tailor assistance and gather important data to help.
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December 2021
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December 17, 2021Simulated reality provides critical training for School of Nursing students
Realistic simulations expose School of Nursing students to scenarios they will likely face once they are on the job. Faculty provide the resources and language to draw on in the future when the experiences — and the patients — are real.
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December 08, 2021UC Davis students help Afghan refugees navigate life in Sacramento
UC Davis students play an important role in how refugees from Afghanistan adjust to life in Sacramento: A local initiative brings them into newcomers’ homes once a month to share valuable tips on how to navigate their new community.
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December 02, 2021
UC Davis Health opens new Healthy Aging Clinic (video)
The new Healthy Aging Clinic, located in midtown Sacramento, serves patients 65 and older and their caregivers. The team of multidisciplinary specialists allows patients and their families to leverage integrated services that can lead to better quality of life and facilitate independent living.
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December 02, 2021A record-setting 11 UC Davis physician assistant students earn national award
Future physician assistants from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis earned scholarships from the National Health Service Corps to pursue their passion to serve people with limited access to health care.
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November 2021
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November 22, 2021UC Davis nursing school announces new academic dean
Amy Nichols has been appointed the new associate dean for academics for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Nichols has more than 30 years of academic experience and has devoted her career to graduate nursing education.
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November 04, 2021Expanding services for caregivers during the pandemic and beyond
Unpaid caregivers have significantly worse mental health than adults not in these roles. COVID-19 has intensified stress and depression. But new services at UC Davis Health address these challenges affecting more and more people.
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November 02, 2021Mini Medical School opens registration for 2022 program
Registration for the 2022 Healthy Aging Education Series, formerly Mini Medical School, opens online Nov. 2. Classes begin on Feb 5, 2022. Classes are offered as live webinars with an opportunity for participants to interact virtually with the presenters.
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October 2021
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October 29, 2021Volunteers reduce barriers to care by providing COVID-19 shots at local schools
The volunteer-driven effort to give COVID-19 shots in medically underserved areas of Sacramento County took its pop-up clinic to Cristo Rey High School this week. Students were able to get the vaccine in the convenience of their own campus.
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October 20, 2021School of Medicine leads effort to vaccinate vulnerable people who lack access to care
A volunteer-driven effort led by the UC Davis School of Medicine to vaccinate people in medically underserved communities against COVID-19 has resulted in hundreds of shots administered across Sacramento County. They’ve been given in grocery stores, apartment complexes and a farmers market.
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October 18, 2021
UC Davis nursing school honored for excellence in diversity
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing has received the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The school is one of only 50 health professions colleges and universities in the nation honored for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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October 18, 2021Nurse leader fellows publish landmark paper on role of historically Black colleges and universities
Four inaugural fellows in the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators examine the undeniable role that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) play on nurse scientists. In a newly published paper, they discuss challenges and strategies to promoting nurse scientists as the next leaders in health inequities research.
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October 11, 2021UC Davis nursing school opens new Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree program
For the first time, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis is offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.-F.N.P.) Degree, delivered in a hybrid format, including online coursework and in-person experiences. The first class enters in June 2022.
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October 08, 2021New American Academy of Nursing fellows developed leadership at UC Davis nursing school
The American Academy of Nursing has inducted its new fellows. Among the 225 inductees are two nurse leaders who have ties to the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
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October 06, 2021UC Davis nursing school diversity leader named fellow in Academy of Nursing Education
Professor Piri Ackerman-Barger is among the distinguished nurse educators inducted into the prestigious National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education. She consults nationally on strategies to help underrepresented groups in health professions thrive academically.
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September 2021
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September 28, 2021Western Health Advantage establishes first endowed professorship at UC Davis nursing school
Western Health Advantage gift establishes the first endowed professorship at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Health. The investment affirms the shared vision of healthy communities.
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September 15, 2021Nursing education beyond the hospital earns national award
A partnership between the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and Rolling Oaks, a senior independent living community of the Volunteers of America, earns a national award for innovative program while preparing future nurses for community health.
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September 13, 2021UC Davis physician assistant graduates mark transition into practice
The graduating physician assistant (P.A.) class at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing gathered to recite the Physician Assistant Professional Oath before they prepare to take their licensing exam and enter into practice.
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August 2021
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August 30, 2021Pandemic takes center stage at annual health equity conference
The annual student-run Coalition for Health Equity 2021 conference will focus on the role of the pandemic on marginalized communities, including vaccine hesitancy.
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