College of Nursing and Inha University Summer Program
College of Nursing faculty, staff, and students planned and held the Inha Summer Program for 30 undergraduate nursing students and six faculty members from the Inha University School of Nursing. The program was supported by several University of Utah entities – The Office for Global Engagement (OGE), the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism (PRT), the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (EHSL), University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, and U Health Facilities and Management.
Guests engaged in a variety of cultural immersion experiences and entertainment. The program connected guest faculty members and students to the College of Nursing's faculty, staff, students, and Simulation Center.
Learning events included:
- University of Utah Hospital tour
- AirMed Helipad tour
- Huntsman Cancer Institute tour
- Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital tour
- ARUP Laboratories tour
- Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library tour
- University of Utah Wellness Bus tour
- Primary Children's Hospital tour
- Nursing Global Learning Experience in Rwanda discussion
- Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy discussion
- Round Table discussion – Practice, Research, and Academics
Cultural immersive experiences took place at the following locations:
- Urban Indian Center
- Utah State Capitol Building
- Tracy Aviary
- Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
- The Natural History Museum of Utah
- Downtown Salt Lake City
- Zion National Park
- Utah Chamber of Commerce
Other group activities included:
- University of Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium tour
- Welcome BBQ at Sugar House Park
- College Student Council student ice cream social
Leadership from the University of Utah College of Nursing, Inha University School of Nursing, OGE, and the PRT was essential in creating the program:
- Dean Young Mee Ahn, Inha School of Nursing
- Dr. Sung Hyeon Baeck, Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs, Inha University
- Brian Byun, OGE
- Dean Marla De Jong
- Aaron Enz
- Dean Dong Wook Kim, Dean of Research Affairs and Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Inha University
- Dr. Ji Young Kim, Associate Professor, Inha School of Nursing
- Dr. Soojeong Kim, Assistant Professor, Inha School of Nursing
- Nate Furman, PRT
- Dr. Min Hee Suh, Professor, Inha School of Nursing
The program’s success could not have been possible without the support, guidance, and contribution of the following people. Aaron Enz expresses deep appreciation for their assistance.
University of Utah Health Leadership:
- Rita Aguilar, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Inpatient
- Dr. Bob Carter, Chief Executive Officer, University of Utah Health; Executive Vice President, Health Sciences
- Lori Larsen, Associate Chief Nursing Officer
- Dan Lundergan, System Chief Operating Officer
- Tracey Nixon, System Chief Nursing Executive
- Catherine Soehner, Associate Dean and Executive Director, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
- Spencer Steinbach, System Director Capacity Management
- Frankie Toon, Interim Senior Nursing Director
University of Utah Health Tours:
- Erica Bradford, University of Utah AirMed
- Cory Cox, University of Utah Health AirMed
- Jence Abplanalp, University of Utah Health AirMed
- Hanna Leslie, Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Kevin Park, Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- Jeff Rosenbluth, Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- David Steinberg, Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- Rachel Ward, Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital
Panelists & Speakers:
- Dr. Laura Bradbury
- Dr. Jen Clifton
- Dr. Mollie Cummins
- Dean Marla De Jong
- Dr. Catherine Elmore
- Hollie Fuhrmann
- Sunho Im
- Julie Janes
- Dr. Amanda Keddington
- Dr. Jisook Ko
- Alexis Pearl Lee, Director, Environmental & Social Sustainability
- Dr. Shinduk Lee
- Dr. Lauri Linder
- Dr. Kelly Mansfield
- Cami Perry
- Dr. Tom Rowley
- Dr. Caroline Stephens
- Dr. Katherine Sward
- Dr. Djin Tay
- Dr. Josh Twitchell
- Dr. Julie Valentine
- Dr. Katie Ward
- Nicole Wells
- Dr. Bob Wong
Chaperones:
- Nancy Aruscavage
- Camille Becker
- Mike Brammer
- Brian Byun (OGE)
- Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini
- Sarah Christensen
- Heather Clarkson
- Dean Marla De Jong
- Aaron Enz, including the Zion Trip
- Nicole Fleming
- Hollie Fuhrmann
- Nate Furman (PRT), including the Zion Trip
- Logan Hall, including the Zion Trip
- Sunho Im
- Dr. Amanda Keddington
- Lauren Kelley
- Dr. Brenda Luther
- Dr. Jennifer Macali
- Jackie Monzon
- Carrie Radmall
- Dr. Tom Rowley
- Dr. Xiaoming Sheng
- Dr. Forden Shiver, including the Zion Trip
- Dr. Jake Steenblik
- Dr. Djin Tay
- Dr. Josh Twitchell
College of Nursing Simulation Center:
- Yvonne Bass
- Debbie Boulter
- Dr. Ann Butt
- Dr. Jesika Chavez-England
- Bobby Cody
- Kristy Gauthier
- Anne Harris
- Luke Jensen
- Dr. Gabriella Moore
- Jaycee Petek
- Henri Sasa
- Mandy Thomson
Faculty:
- Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong
- Dr. Ann Butt
- Dr. Katie Davis
- Dr. Catherine Elmore
- Nate Furman (PRT)
- Dr. Eli Iacob
- Dr. Julie Gee
- Dr. Amanda Keddington
- Shannon Osburn
- Dr. Tom Rowley
- Catherine Soehner (EHSL)
- Steph St. Clair
- Dr. Djin Tay
- Dr. Wen Tu
- Dr. Andrea Wallace
- Dr. Katie Ward
- Dr. Mykel Winter
Staff:
- Andrea Aguilar
- Donna Baluchi (EHSL)
- Camille Becker
- Sarah Brown
- Brian Byun (OGE)
- Sarah Christensen
- Denay Collins
- Matt Elliot (EHSL)
- Aaron Enz
- Logan Hall
- Matthew Horn
- Amber Howell
- Sonja Jensen
- Cienna Kim (OGE)
- Shelley Kern
- Lauren King
- Amen Koutowogbe
- Miriam Lovin
- Gabriel Mayberry
- Brandon Patterson (EHSL)
- Carrie Radmall
- Cecily Sakrison (OGE)
- Steve Seckinger
- Dr. Forden Shiver
- Minhvan Thach
- Kristan Tunks
- Megan Whittaker
- Morgan West
- Nicole Wells
Students:
- Ayla Chase
- Julie Janes
- Adonica Kauwe Tuitama
- Justin Ly
- Allie Mitchell
- Cami Perry
- Melody Sanjinez Guzman
- Natalie Vickers
Community Engagement
Dr. Jen Clifton, Dr. Sandy Johnson, Aaron Enz, and Doctor of Nursing Practice student Brittnee Zacherson represented the College by walking in the Midvale Harvest Days Parade alongside Midvale Community Building Community clinical staff. The participants held homemade signs, wore College t-shirts, and were greeted by cheers from parade attendees.
Presentations
The College of Nursing was well represented at the 50th Annual Utah Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Conference at Snowbird. Faculty members served as expert presenters and conference leaders.
- Dr. Randy Bullock, Mental Health Disorders
- Dr. Jen Clifton, Conference moderator and member of the Planning Committee
- Dr. Jessica Ellis, Women’s Health In-Home Diagnostics
- Dr. Valois Feneziani, Pediatric Depression
- Dr. Robert Sylvester, Acne Update: Current Treatment Regimens
- Dr. Sara Webb, Maternal Mental Health
In the Media
University of Utah Health’s GOOD NOTES released the fourth article that features faculty who are advancing understanding of women’s health. In Bridging Gaps in Women’s Health: Research Driving Change in Sexual Violence Prevention, Dr. Julie Valentine discusses research to improve prevention of sexual violence, survivor care, and public policy in Utah.
Publications
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Kahkoska AR, Yang PK, Neumiller JJ, Alexopoulos A-S, Allen NA, Chaytor NS, Fang M, Golding JA, Kalra S, Martins DS, Mba CM, Mbanya JC, Sinclair AJ, Stuckey HL, Munshi M. Type 1 diabetes in older populations. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(26)00154-3
Leavitt J, Al-Khudairi A, Sisler SM, Hamilton JL. Navigating the unexpected teen pregnancy desire. Clin J Nurse Pract Women Health. 2026;3(3):215-219. DOI: 10.1891/CJNPWH-2025-0062
Litchman ML, Allen NA, Tracy EL, Grigorian EG, Campbell MS, Helgeson VS, Berg CA. Navigating type 1 diabetes as a young couple: A qualitative analysis. Chronic Illn. 2026;22(1):51-63. https://doi.org/10.1177/17423953261417138
Litchman ML, Miller NA, Lee S, Kauwe Tuitama AI, Mirus K, Layton R, Layton S, Farovitch L, Allen NA. Development of a diabetes education video series in American Sign Language for deaf and hard of hearing populations. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care. 2025;51(2):203-212. https://doi.org/10.1177/26350106251315676
Mathias J, Gee JP, Waldron BP. Staff perceptions of facilitators and barriers for ambulation of postoperative pediatric patients on a surgical unit: A qualitative study. J Pediatr Nurs. 2026;91:9-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2026.07.061
Newlin-Lew K, Wilson D, Perez-Brescia M, Channamsetty V, Araiza E, Allen NA. Rural federally qualified health center interventions targeting adults with diabetes: A systematic review. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2026;37(3, suppl.):33-63. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2026.a994059.
Newlin-Lew K, Perez-Brescia M, Allen NA. Social determinants of health and uptake of continuous glucose monitoring: Perspectives from community stakeholders. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care. In press.
Newlin-Lew K, Perez-Brescia M, Channamsetty V, Salas-Vega M, Krol M, Jacque F, Lippman C, Allen NA. Continuous glucose monitoring intervention for Hispanic adults with type 1 diabetes receiving care in a federally qualified health center: Protocol for a mixed methods, pragmatic pilot randomized controlled trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2026;15:e60583. doi:10.2196/60583
Rieke J, Visser M, Barber R, Rosselli JL, Letourneau-Freiberg L, Magee MF, Allen NA. From educators to innovators: Part 1: The case for diabetes care and education specialists in clinical inquiry. ADCES in Practice. 2025;13(4):64-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/2633559X251351615
Visser M, Rosselli JL , Letourneau-Frieberg LR, Magee MF, Rieke JG, Allen NA, Nassar CM, Barber R. From educators to innovators: Part 3: Advancing diabetes care through research. ADCES in Practice. 2026;14(1):60-64. https://doi.org/10.1177/2633559X251397627