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Welcome to the NAU College of Nursing News page, your go-to source for the latest updates, stories, and breakthroughs in nursing education and healthcare innovation. Here, you'll find insightful articles about our ongoing initiatives, faculty achievements, student successes, and impactful research projects. Stay informed and inspired by the remarkable efforts of our community as we work together to advance the field of nursing and improve healthcare equity for all.

Get to Know Tracey Yazzie- Distinguished Senior, Gold Axe Award winner, and received the President’s Prize

lih24 | November 19, 2025

Meet NAU College of Nursing student, Tracey Yazzie, the first-generation transfer student also was named an Udall Scholar and a Cobell Scholar and is part of the American Indian Program cohort in nursing. In addition to those national scholarships, she did significant community service both mentoring and promoting access to healthcare on the Navajo Nation and throughout northern Arizona… Read more

2025 College of Nursing Fall Pinning Ceremonies

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The nursing pinning ceremony is a cherished tradition that marks a significant milestone in the journey of nursing students. This ceremony symbolizes the transition from a student to a professional nurse, celebrating these individuals’ hard work and dedication throughout their education. The College of Nursing provides four different pinning ceremonies at each of our campuses. … Read more

Humans of NAU: Adrien Gupton | The NAU Review

lih24 | November 13, 2025

After enduring a lengthy breast cancer treatment, Adrien Gupton didn’t dwell on her misfortune—instead, she became inspired to help others. Gupton, an associate clinical professor and assistant coordinator of NAU’s family nurse practitioner graduate certificate program, jumped headfirst into advocacy and support for Black women and other communities who are at high risk of getting breast cancer… Read more
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NAU Students training to fill gaps in healthcare | AZ Family

lih24 | July 16, 2025

NAU’s College of Nursing was featured by AZ Family News during a recent community blood pressure clinic. Sixty first-year NAU nursing students participated in the initiative, taking blood readings for over 700 individuals over two days. This experience marked one of their first direct interactions with patients and the public, helping them build essential clinical skills. Watch the full piece on Arizona Family News. … Read more
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