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BYU Undergraduates Present at American Psychiatric Nursing Association Conference
BYU Nursing students Catherine Wendel and Grace Edwards stood in front of nursing professionals from across the country at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) annual conference in October 2025. They presented on the implementation of a multi-patient, team psychiatric simulation for undergraduate students here at BYU College of Nursing.
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Senior Spotlight - Susie Chun
It goes without saying that BYU College of Nursing requires a major commitment. Students devote themselves to three years of time in class, scheduling clinical hours, and research/community projects, to say nothing of the untold hours studying. There’s a reason why many students describe the experience as wonderfully stretching.
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Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Professor Jane Fox
Adjunct Professor Jane Fox is a career nurse with 49 years of nursing experience under her belt. Reflecting on her 8 years of teaching at BYU, Adjunct Professor Jane Fox says, “this is one of the funnest jobs I have ever had.”
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Senior Spotlight - Bryce Lewis
Bryce Lewis has had substantial international experience, and his love of other cultures and languages has fundamentally shaped him as a practitioner of the Healer’s art.
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The Magic Yarn Project hosts “Wig Workshop” with BYU College of Nursing
Many people understand that hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. However, it is a lesser-known fact that chemotherapy also causes neuropathy, a condition that makes areas of the body (like the scalp) very sensitive. As such, many chemo patients forgo wearing traditional wigs as they irritate delicate scalps.
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Inside the Research: Undergraduates Amber Lawrence and Kambrie Rankin Share Their Experience with Clinical Communication Research
See what BYU College of Nursing undergraduates are up to.
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Three Minute Thesis: BYU FNP Students Present Graduate Research
On February 24, second-year family nurse practitioner (FNP) students gathered to present their research theses, but there was a catch—they only had three minutes to do it.
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Understanding Barriers to Care: BYU Nursing’s Poverty Simulation
On February 2 and 9, BYU nursing students participated in the annual poverty simulation. The simulation is designed to help students better understand the challenges and compounding stressors that people in poverty experience.
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Patient Advocacy in Action: A Day on the Hill
BYU FNP students head to the Utah State Capitol and engage in the legislative process. As special guests, they sit on the floors of the Senate and the House of Representatives to discuss healthcare bills and policy. Through their experience, they learn the importance of nursing professionals' advocacy for patients within legislation.
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2026 Winners of the Art of Nursing Scholarship
Congratulations to the winners of the BYU College of Nursing Art of Nursing Scholarship!
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Caring for sheep—on the ranch and in the hospital: Welcoming Professor Stephanie Dunn
BYU College of Nursing welcomes Stephanie Dunn DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE
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Get to Know the Brand-New Student Cohort
This semester, BYU College of Nursing welcomed its largest cohort ever. These student nurses, 72 strong, met for the program’s New Student Orientation (NSO) on January 6. There, they got to meet and hear from college faculty who helped prepare them for a busy semester.
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"Who I Was Meant to Be": Welcoming Professor Karli Bell
BYU College of Nursing welcomes Karli Bell MSN, CMSRN, CHSE. As a new professor, she shares about her life and her journey through her nursing career.
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Try, Try Again: Welcoming Professor Scott Crepeau
BYU College of Nursing welcomes Scott Crepeau DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE
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BYU Student Rylie Rasmussen to Publish Research on Gender Disparities in Cardiac Care
BYU undergraduate nursing student Rylie Rasmussen sheds light on gender disparity in cardiac care through research. Her research, which was overseen by Dr. Adrianna Watson, is a part of BYU's experiential learning. Rylie's research sheds light on contributing factors to disparities in cardiac care and is soon to be published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
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BYU College of Nursing’s Place in the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
“You’re with a crowd where everyone has the desire to make a change. That’s what inspired me the most.”
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When the World Comes to Utah: Learning Through Service at the Huntsman World Senior Games
This October, a group of 13 BYU Nursing students joined Dr. Petr Ruda at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. Along with practicing medical skills, they honed their interpersonal skills through hours of patient interaction.
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FNP Students Provide Compassionate Care for Utah Valley's Vulnerable Populations
Three students from the Family Nurse Pracitioner program led a project to bring health screenings and care to people experiencing homelessness in Utah Valley.
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BYU Nursing: For the Benefit of the World
On November 14, Brigham Young University held their “For the Benefit of the World” conference. The conference brought together faculty from across the university to share their research that “addresses existing human needs or their root causes and scholarship related to humanitarian efforts.”
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Dr. Marie Prothero Receives BYU Early Career Scholarship Award
“I will tell you the honest truth, I was kind of shocked I got the award.”
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Nursing Alum Nicki Broby Honored with BYU Alumni Achievement Award
On October 16, as part of the BYU Alumni Achievement Award Lecture series, students and faculty were honored to hear from BYU College of Nursing alum Nicki Broby (MS ‘17).
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Professor Sondra Heaston Receives BYU's Muriel Thole Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship
BYU College of Nursing Professor Sondra Heaston was recently awarded the BYU Muriel Thole Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship.
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Dr. Matt Anderson and Nursing Student Lauren Thorpe receive DAISY Awards at the 2025 Symposium
BYU College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Matt Anderson and nursing student Lauren Thorpe each received a DAISY Award at the recent Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium in October.
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BYU Nursing Students Share Disaster Preparedness in Japan
This summer, a small group of BYU nursing students traveled to Japan with Dr. Ryan Rasmussen, Dr. Craig Nuttall, and Dr. Hiromi Tobe to visit the Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University (IPNU).
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Alumni Gather to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Graduate Program
On November 5, BYU College of Nursing held their annual Graduate Program Alumni Dinner, where graduate students, alumni, faculty, and their families enjoy a night of recognition and reunion. Together, they celebrated achievements and caught up with former classmates and mentors from their time in the graduate program.
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2025 Symposium - Graduate Students Share Advice on Finding the Right Job Post-Graduation
During the 2025 Symposium, students had the chance to hear from Dr. Neil Peterson and three current Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program students about how to find the best job after graduation. The students, Susy Vega, DeeDee Long, and Saul Villalobos, have had diverse experiences in nursing ranging from hospital positions to working in public schools and private nursing. With their knowledge and the wisdom of hindsight, they were able to counsel current undergraduates in their search for the right career.
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The Power of Touch - Global & Population Health Nursing: India
This spring, Professors Carly Peterson and Daphne Thomas led a group of 14 nursing students to Rishikesh, India as part of the college's worldwide Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum effort. They spent time working with professionals in the clinics and serving those living in informal housing communities.
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Bridging Generations: BYU Nursing Students Welcome PLC Families to the NLC
“Are you guys new nurses here?”
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Spiritual Care in a Multicultural Setting - Global & Population Health Nursing: United Kingdom
This summer, BYU College of Nursing carried out the very first Global and Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum in the United Kingdom. Professor Denise Cummins and Dr. Shelly Reed led 11 students as they experienced healthcare in the cities of Preston and Chester.
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Learning About Cultures Close to Home - Global & Population Health Nursing: Utah
Though close to home compared to other Global & Population Health Nursing projects, Global Health Utah gave students a cultural experience that was just as unique and impactful as anywhere else on the planet.
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