USD Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science

We are so excited 2nd annual Nurses Appreciation Week event coming up in a few weeks! The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science at the University of San Diego welcomes our alumni, donors, faculty/staff, students and nursing community for an afternoon of rejuvenation and appreciation.

Join us for: Sound Bath & Sunset Sips
A Nurses Appreciation Week Kickoff Event

4:00 PM | THE RESET
Immerse yourself in a guided sound bath and restorative wellness services, just added CHAIR MASSAGES!
5:00 PM | THE RECEPTION
Enjoy beer, wine, and appetizers in the Garden of the Sea.
Celebrate the impact of our nursing community with an evening of coastal calm and connection.
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We are proud to celebrate our Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science faculty who shared their scholarship at AACN Transform in Anaheim. Dr. Sheree Scott co-presented with longtime mentor Dr. Kathleen (Kate) Stacy on redesigning the 3Ps for practice-ready leadership, while Dr. Nicole Martinez, Dr. Stacy, and Kate Hendricks Todaro presented their innovative work aligning our FNP curriculum with the AACN Essentials.

Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Linda D. Urden at the 2025 Dr. Linda D. Urden Memorial Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Ali R. Tayyeb, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, PHN, FAAN, U.S. Navy veteran and Hahn School of Nursing alumnus.

The evening begins with a Happy Hour reception from 5 to 6 p.m. with beer, wine, and light appetizers, followed by the keynote presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. (1 CEU available).

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
University of San Diego | Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

Join us for this meaningful evening honoring Dr. Urden’s enduring impact on nursing and advancing veteran-centered care.

Register today: https://linktr.ee/usdnurses

Thank you to everyone who supported the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science this Torero Tuesday! Together, we raised $59,105, including a $10,000 challenge gift, in what was a record-breaking year for giving. Every person’s life will be touched by a nurse, and your generosity helps ensure that USD HSON advanced practice nurses are ready to make a difference.

It’s Torero Tuesday in just a few hours from now. Join us in shaping the future of nursing.

Your gift makes an immediate impact across our key initiatives:

HyFlex Technology and Scholarships
Expand access to advanced nursing education with flexible classrooms and scholarships that allow students to learn from anywhere.

SIM Lab and VR Fund
Support high-tech, hands-on learning that builds clinical confidence and sharpens decision-making before students enter the field.

First Generation Scholarships
Empower future nurse leaders who are the first in their families to pursue graduate education and make a lasting impact in healthcare.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Scholarships
Prepare nurses to meet the growing demand for compassionate mental health care in every community.

Every gift helps prepare nurses who lead with innovation, empathy, and excellence.
Click on link to give today and invest in the future of nursing: https://linktr.ee/usdnurses

This evening, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone for the University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science.

Dean Jane M. Georges, PhD, RN, FAAN, was formally inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) at the 2025 Induction Ceremony in Washington, DC, one of the highest honors in the nursing profession.

The Academy recognizes nurse leaders who have made lasting contributions to health policy, education, research, and clinical practice. Dean Georges has dedicated her career to advancing health equity, empowering advanced practice nurses, and shaping the future of graduate nursing education.

Among the highlights of the evening was Dean Georges receiving the FAAN honor from Dr. Debra J. Barksdale, President of the American Academy of Nursing.

Please join us in congratulating Dean Georges on this remarkable achievement and the legacy of leadership she continues to build.

Photos by Dr. Adriana Arcia.