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Shining a light on nursing
More than three dozen students from underserved high schools in Sacramento spent two weeks at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. They received hands-on experience and discovered the pathways to a future in the nursing profession.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Information Session
Watch this recording of the Nov. 3 webinar: Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.-F.N.P) Information Session. This webinar provides prospective applicants an opportunity to learn more about the degree program as well as in-depth information on the application process. Panelists include D.N.P.-F.N.P. Program Director Kathryn Sexson, who provided insight into the program along with tips on how to submit a strong application. She was joined by another faculty member, Deb Bakerjian, and a current student.

Doctor of Philosophy Program Information Session
Watch this recording of the Oct. 25 webinar: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program Information Session. This webinar provides prospective applicants an opportunity to learn more about the degree program as well as in-depth information on the application process. Panelists include Ph.D. Program Director Janice Bell, who provided insight into the program along with tips on how to submit a strong application, along with a current student and an alumna of the program.

How to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy program
Learn how to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) for enrollment in fall 2022 at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis with this video infosession. The Ph.D. program is a full-time program that prepares as leaders in health care, health policy and education and research at the university level.

Ph.D. or D.N.P.?
Watch this recording of our Sept. 28 webinar, “Ph.D. or D.N.P.? Which One is Right for Me?” and hear our program directors discuss the two terminal degrees and how the two roles compliment each other.

2022 Physician Assistant Oath
Future physician assistants (P.A.s) from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis gather at Betty Irene Moore Hall to mark their transition into the profession with the recitation of the Physician Assistant Professional Oath.

School of Nursing 2022 Commencement
Watch the entire Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing 2022 Commencement Ceremony video recording. UC Davis Chancellor Gary May conferred degrees to 129 master’s-degree students and six doctoral students at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center June 9.

How to apply for the physician assistant program
Learn how to apply for the Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program for enrollment in summer 2023 at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis with this video infosession. The master's-degree program is a full-time, professional degree program that includes academic courses, clinical skills courses and supervised clinical practice.

Family caregivers providing complex care face more challenges
Family caregivers in California who tap into a statewide network of support organizations are at higher risk of mental and physical health decline. Those are findings from a new report from the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, working in conjunction with the Family Caregiver Alliance. In this video, principal investigators Heather M. Young and Janice F. Bell discuss their findings.

Caregiver: A Love Story screening and discussion
During National Family Caregivers Month, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and documentary filmmaker Jessica Zitter present a film screening and panel discussion on the valuable role of family caregivers. Janice F. Bell, Western Health Advantage Endowed Professor, welcomes experts in caregiving resources and research for the discussion.

Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Information Session Webinar
Learn more about the D.N.P.-F.N.P. program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing with this recording of the Nov. 3 virtual information session. Hear from the program director in this one-hour webinar recording.

Doctor of Philosophy Information Session Webinar
Learn more about the Doctor of Philosophy program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing with this recording of the Oct. 26 virtual information session. Hear from the program director, research faculty and an alumna in this one-hour webinar recording.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program innovates in clinical practice
The D.N.P.-F.N.P. program inspires students to life-long innovation in clinical practice across the spectrum of D.N.P. and F.N.P. roles. Watch Director Kathryn Sexson discuss how innovation advances the health of individuals and systems.

Master’s Entry Program in Nursing graduate shares experience
Irene Cisneros-Fong is a 2019 alumna of the Master's Entry Program in Nursing at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. In this video, she shares the value of her master's program and its benefits when entering the workforce in the pandemic.

PhD or DNP? Which one is right for me?
In this informative webinar from Aug. 25, 2021, Doctor of Philosophy Program Director Janice Bell and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director Kathryn Sexson discuss the differences and similarities of the two terminal degree programs. The discussion includes curriculum components, career paths and a bit more about the UC Davis DNP and PhD options.

Journey to DNP and Beyond
Laura L. Van Auker has been a nurse for four decades. In this video, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing assistant professor shares her journey to becoming a nurse practitioner and then achieving her DNP degree.

DNP-FNP curriculum plans
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis plans to offer a post-baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) degree program to prepare new family nurse practitioners.
A three-year hybrid program that combines distanced-based education with four on-campus immersions, our DNP—FNP program prepares advanced practice providers to engage in patient- and family-centered, evidence-based primary care. In this video, Program Director Kathryn Sexson discusses the curriculum progress over the three years.

How to apply for the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing
Learn how to apply for the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing for enrollment in summer 2022 at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis with this video infosession. The master's-degree program is a full-time program that prepares new nurses as leaders in quality and safety, advocates for diverse patient populations and agents of change for healthier communities.

UC Davis P.A. graduate discusses program highlights
Keoki Leong, a graduate of the physician assistant Class of 2020, discusses his experience at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Learn what is distinctive about the program and how it set Keoki up for success in his current role.

UC Davis Health NP goes beyond patient relationships with DNP
Despite 20 years in clinical practice, Chris de Belen-Wilson has never lost her quest for knowledge or desire to impact change. In this video, she shares why she embarked on a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree to take her perspective to an even higher level.

The importance of health equity
At the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, we promote health equity and high-quality health care through innovative research, education, clinical practice and health policy — as guided by our core values. In order to achieve health and health care equity, the voices and perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences are affirmed and traditional approaches are reexamined.

The importance of leadership
At the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, we promote health equity and high-quality health care through innovative research, education, clinical practice and health policy — as guided by our core values. Among those includes leadership — the essential skills and abilities needed to effect change are emphasized for all researchers, educators and clinicians.

Betty Irene Moore Hall virtual tour
This video takes you inside our state-of-the-science Betty Irene Moore Hall where future health care leaders who believe in better realize their dreams.

Diversity, equity and inclusion at our school
School leaders Piri Ackerman-Barger and Stephen Cavanagh talk about building an inclusive culture at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and how everyone at the school strives to live this vision every day.

School launches online family caregiving course
The school launched a family caregiving course this fall that brings together graduate nursing students along with health providers throughout the region. The practitioners learn how to best interact with and integrate families into the health care team.

Betty Irene Moore Hall
Betty Irene Moore Hall is home to the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and features collaborative learning spaces rather than traditional classrooms.

To view all videos, visit the School of Nursing YouTube channel