The College of Nursing is an integral part of University of Utah Health and the University of Utah. We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, and each mission is vital to our overall success. Diversity and inclusiveness, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students.
Professor Nanci McLeskey's efforts result in the college being named into the 2019 ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) Hall of Fame; Professors Brenda Luther and Susanna Cohen are inducted into the Academy of Health Science Educators; Professor Deanna Kepka receives two pilot awards from Huntsman Cancer Institute; and 100 percent pass rates for our Psych/Mental Health and Adult/Gerontology Acute Care nurse practitioner students.... Read More
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College of Nursing Assistant Professor Jenneth Doria will receive the 2019 Dare to Care Award at this year's Honors for Nursing, May 9 at Grand America Hotel. Doria will be honored for her nonprofit's humanitarian work in the Philippines.... Read More
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College of Nursing faculty and students presented at the Western Institute of Nursing's 52nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research conference in San Diego this past week/end. Highlights include: Professor Kathy Sward's keynote address and Professor Lauren Clark's leadership award. And, Professor Jan Morse will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Laval University in Quebec.... Read More
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Simulation Learning Center Staff Deb Boulter and Patrick Murphy passed their certifications; Professors Gwen Latendresse and Linda Edelman were honored at the “Celebrate U: A showcase of extraordinary faculty achievements” for their ongoing research and scientific contribution to the discovery of new knowledge; and Sue Chase-Cantarini and Susan Hall were selected to present their work with the Interprofessional Education Model for Telehealth in an Academic Setting, representing the Northwest Telehealth Region. ... Read More
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Nine faculty practice providers are among the top 10 percent nationwide for patient satisfaction; Student Services Applications Manager Eric Kenney works with Salesforce; and Assistant Professor Jessica Ellis successfully defended her dissertation at Georgia State University.... Read More
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Clinical staff are recognized: Gillian Tufts receives the 2019 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Nurse Practitioner State Award for Excellence from Utah; Jennifer Clifton receives the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (AACN) 2019 Certified Nurse Award in the Family Nurse Practitioner category; and Denise Ward receives the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (AACN) 2019 Certified Nurse Award in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner category. And Associate Professor Linda Edelman spoke last week at the Healthier Rural West Summit on March 19-21 in Salt Lake City. ... Read More
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