Alumni Events
DNP Alumni Council Networking Social
The UCLA School of Nursing DNP Alumni Council recently held its first social networking event on April 6, 2024. Read more about it here.
DNP Scholarly Projects Presentations Day
DNP Student and Faculty Breakfast Celebrates Start of New Academic Year and Welcomes Return of Alumni Mentors
To kick off the new academic year, the DNP administration team hosted a welcome brunch event for Doctor of Nursing Practice students at the beautiful Botanical Gardens Nest Amphitheater.
Continuing and incoming DNP students had the opportunity to meet and speak with the School of Nursing Deans, faculty, DNP alumni, and staff.
Highlights of the event included an inspiring and warm welcome address by Dean Lin Zhan as well as the enthusiastic return of several DNP alumni who volunteered to mentor the incoming cohort of DNP students. Read the full article here.
2022 Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! The 2022 UCLA School of Nursing Commencement was held in Royce Hall on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Thank you to all the loved ones who attended to celebrate with the graduates. The DNP Class of 2022 could not have achieved this monumental accomplishment without your love and support. You can watch the full commencement video here as well as download the digital program. You can download a photos taken at commencement here.
DNP Graduates' Celebration Luncheon
Thank you to all alumni, faculty, staff, and honored guests who attended the 2022 DNP Graduates' Celebration Luncheon, held on May 21. The event was a huge success thanks to everyone who came and everyone who attended in spirit.
A celebratory luncheon for Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates of the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 was held at the Faculty Center on Saturday, May 21. Hosted by the DNP Administrative Team, Dr. Nancy Jo Bush, Dr. Theresa Brown, and Ms. Soo Kwon, fun was had by over 100 attendees including DNP faculty, School of Nursing Deans, and community partners. Special guests who were acknowledged included immediate past Dean Linda Sarna and Dr. Suzette Cardin, both champions in the development and launching of the DNP program, and Ms. Linda Gorman, a key benefactor. The keynote address by Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Marcia Lysaght, former Chief Nursing Officer of Veterans Administration Los Angeles encouraged the graduates to “lean into” their achievements by continuing to contribute to clinical practice changes by improving patient and system outcomes, and through professional leadership and healthcare policy change.
Five distinguished alumni received recognition and awards for their outstanding work and contributions, including:
-Al Alfandy for Best DNP Scholarly Project Award – Class of 2022
-Harold Sarmiento for Outstanding DNP Project for Improving Health in an Underserved Population – Class of 2022
-Jhoanna Anuran-Torres for DNP Class of 2022 Commencement Speaker
-Ana Luisa Barajas for Publication of her DNP Scholarly Project – Class of 2021
-Cheryl Le Huquet for her Contributions to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program – Class of 2020
Watch the graduates' photo slideshow here.
The luncheon was the first of many occasions to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact that DNPs are making for the School of Nursing, their communities, and nationally. The energy and pride was palpable as we anticipate graduates to make great strides by “leaning into” improving health care with their newly acquired knowledge and leadership skills.
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