Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing

09/14/2026

“I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings.”
 
“I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine.”
 
“I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients.”
 
These are just some of the tenets of the Physician Assistant oath pledged by the Class of 2026 on Friday.
 
At the event, loved ones gathered to cheer on and celebrate the future PA leaders and watch as they made promises to themselves and their future patients.
 
Congratulations, Class of 2026!  
 
Video description: Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing students in white coats recite the oath in a lecture hall. A montage of family and loved ones celebrating, hugging and taking photos continues.

09/11/2026

Congratulations to the UC Davis PA Program Class of 2026! These future healthcare leaders took a big step in their Physician Assistant journeys today at their PA Oath ceremony.

After 27 months of rigorous study, and one final week of exams, this marks their final milestone at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis before they move on to the national certification exam and clinical practice.

Image description: The PA Class of 2026 poses for a large group photo in Betty Irene Moore Hall.

09/10/2026

We are incredibly proud of our DNP-NA Assistant Program Director, Terence Burrows, who spent two weeks in Africa supporting the Angola Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa.

Burrows is a nurse anesthetist with the 915th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, 313th Hospital Center, 2nd Medical Brigade. He joined a team of 10 U.S. Army Reserve medical professionals working alongside Angolan military health professionals at Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda. The exercise strengthened medical readiness and capabilities on both sides, exactly the kind of hands-on, high-stakes training that makes a real difference.

Missions like this highlight something unique to our profession: the ability to adapt on the fly to unfamiliar anesthesia machines, medications, and resource-limited settings while still delivering safe, effective care. That kind of flexibility is a hallmark of nurse anesthesia practice, and it's exactly what we work to instill in our students.

Thank you for your service, Burrows. We're lucky to have you on our team.

Image descriptions:
1: Terence Burrows stands in fatigues outside of a hospital in Africa. Over his fatigues is a blue Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing shirt.
2: Burrows stands in front of the Angola flag.
3: Burrows, wearing a UC Davis Health polo, stands in front of a building that says hospital on the building.

09/02/2026

The August issue of Momentum, our bimonthly e-newsletter, is now live! This issue celebrates our School of Nursing’s first 15 years while looking ahead to what comes next. Featured stories honor founding Dean Heather M. Young’s lasting impact, explore the school’s plans to prepare the healthcare workforce of the future and highlight programs creating new pathways into nursing and advanced practice.

Read the August issue now:

Momentum shares timely stories, achievements & updates that reflect the school’s forward motion and impact across education, research & community engagement.

08/31/2026

Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) students Priscilla and Gracie recently launched a water bottle drive as part of one of their public health classes and their rotation with the mobile health clinic, and the response was incredible!

Together, they collected 400 new or gently used water bottles, with another 350 potentially on the way.

Over the weekend, the bottles were distributed through Aloha Hydration alongside UC Davis Health nurse practitioners and staff and Sacramento County’s to***co cessation and sexual health team. The group visited two tiny home temporary housing sites served by the mobile clinic, providing hydration and connecting residents with health resources and support.

Amazing work, Priscilla and Gracie!

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1: A large group of people stands in front of a Sacramento County Mobile Health clinic.
2: Priscilla and Gracie pose with three other people in Betty Irene Moore Hall during their water bottle drive.

08/28/2026

California needs more mental health providers, and you can help fill the gap. The UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate Program prepares experienced APRNs for board certification and meaningful careers providing psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan.

Get the inside scoop on the program directly from our experts. Join us on Wednesday, Sep. 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT for a virtual information session covering program details, eligibility, financial aid, application deadlines and more.

Become a board-certified PMHNP and make a meaningful impact in mental health care in the communities that need it most. Applications are open now through Nov. 1, 2026.

Learn more and register for the webinar: https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/admissions/programs/pmhnp.html

Image description: PMHNP Program Director Lynda Creighton-Wong speaks to another individual in a clinical waiting room environment.

08/27/2026

In an era of rapidly spreading misinformation and eroding public trust, nurse leaders are finding new ways to make health information clear, credible and compelling.

At this summer’s seventh annual convocation for the program in Washington, D.C., fellows explored how nurse innovators can communicate evidence effectively, lead with purpose and influence policy. The gathering also celebrated the completion of the fellowship for the 2023 cohort.

See more about this year’s event: https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/news/headlines/betty-irene-moore-fellows-convene-in-the-nations-capital-for-seventh-convocation/2026/08

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1: Betty Irene Moore Fellow Schenita D. Randolph, far left, moderates a panel on strategies for translating research into real-world impact by strengthening connections between researchers and communities.
2: A large group of people gathers at tables during a conference.

08/26/2026

Before applying for our Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN), learn the inside scoop from program experts at our info session on August 31!

The virtual session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. will cover program details, eligibility, financial aid, application deadlines and more.

MEPN is an accelerated 18-month program that offers the quickest route to registered nursing licensure. Graduates are qualified to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses, eligible for certification as a Public Health Nurse and earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Join a program that emphasizes leadership, compassion and belonging in health care. Applications are open now through Nov. 1, 2026.

Applications to join the next MEPN cohort are open today. Learn more and register for the info session: https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/academics/programs/msn.html

Image description: Five MEPN students from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing smile at the camera, wearing blue and white scrubs.

08/25/2026

What makes our School of Nursing stand out among the rest? Hear from our PA students as they share what they love about being on campus.

Video description: Text reads: What makes the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing special? Several PA students answer the question on Vanderhoef Lawn outside the school.