News & Podcasts

Pictured from left: UCSF School of Nursing experts Natalie Wilson, Abbey Alkon and Kara Birch.
November 14, 2022
From the Experts: The Change We Can Make to Better Address Social Determinants of Health
By School of Nursing
Science of Caring
Access to safe housing, nutritious food, clean air, education and other conditions critically impact our health, well-being and quality of life. What policy change(s) can we, as a country, make to better address social determinants and improve the health of our communities? Experts at the UCSF School of Nursing provide their recommendations.
Professor Howard Pinderhughes, PhD, facilitates a discussion as part of the course “Race and Class Factors in Health Care Delivery."
November 10, 2022
Preparing Nurses to Lead Innovative Solutions for Health Disparities
By Lisa Klope
Science of Caring
The School of Nursing equips students to develop innovative solutions to address social determinants of health. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical training, the curriculum goes beyond the theoretical and prepares nurse leaders to advance health equity.
Person picks up take-out food from restaurant employee.
November 10, 2022
Understanding How Social and Economic Conditions Impact Our Health
By Lisa Klope
Science of Caring
From understanding worker well-being to studying barriers to HIV prevention, UCSF School of Nursing community members are leading projects that enhance our understanding of social determinants of health. Here are just some of the projects addressing health equity and informing policy.
September 2022
Leadership in Action
By School of Nursing Communications
Science of Caring
William Holzemer Named Living Legend William Holzemer, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor emeritus and former associate dean for research, has been named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing. The honor recognizes…
Adult helps a child on the playground
September 7, 2022
How Nurses Are Transforming Health in California for the Better
By Lisa Klope
Science of Caring
From ending the tobacco epidemic to reducing the presence of pesticides in child care centers, UCSF School of Nursing faculty are leading innovative projects to transform the health of Californians. Learn about just some of the major projects that are advancing health, particularly for communities that need it most.
Lindsay Bolt, MS, RN, nursing professional development specialist at UCSF Health, leads a discussion with a cohort of Kaiser Permanente health care leaders as part of the UCSF Leadership Institute. (Elisabeth Fall Photography)
September 7, 2022
Change Requires Leadership. How to Invest in Nurse Leaders to Advance Care in California.
By Lisa Klope
Science of Caring
Nurses comprise more than half of the world’s health care workforce. However, nurses are underrepresented in senior health care leadership positions, despite improved regulatory and working conditions for nurses when they hold these roles. The UCSF Leadership Institute is poised to tackle this issue for California.
Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) Students
September 2, 2022
UCSF Announces New Center for Global Health Nursing

The UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), UCSF Health and the UCSF School of Nursing are pleased to announce the launch of the UCSF Center for Global Nursing, a new home for UCSF nurses involved in global…

July 2022
Leadership in Action
By School of Nursing Communications
Science of Caring
Nearly a Decade of Success Preparing Nurses to Become Diabetes Experts

Since its start in 2013, the Diabetes Concentration (DC) at the UCSF School of Nursing has prepared 140 students to become diabetes experts to…