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Welcome UC Nursing Alumni

The UC College of Nursing proudly counts more than 21,000 alumni worldwide. We have been a leader in nursing education and the transformation of health care for over 125 years. We have made significant progress and routinely celebrate all of our accomplishments. Whether you shared a dorm room with classmates in Logan Hall, or were a part of the Tribunal, there are so many reasons to make you proud to be a UC College of Nursing graduate. Our strong reputation is based on the great care and leadership that our alumni provide on a daily basis. UC Nurses. We See Leaders!

Get Involved

As alumni, there are many opportunities for you to stay connected with College of Nursing students, faculty and staff. Read on to find the program and events that match your interests!

  • Volunteer and give back in one of the many college-wide volunteer opportunities for alumni.
  • Attend an upcoming UC College of Nursing alumni event. Update your info to ensure you're the first to hear about UC College of Nursing events.

Nursing Alumni Events

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In the Spotlight

Nursing Alumni News

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UC College of Nursing celebrates outstanding preceptors and...

July 18, 2025

Preceptors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of advanced practice nurses, offering real-world guidance and support that complement classroom learning. As more students enter Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs across the country, the need for skilled and supported preceptors continues to grow. To celebrate and thank outstanding practitioners and partners whose commitment inspires the next generation of advanced practice nurses, in 2022 the college launched the Outstanding Graduate Preceptor Award and the Outstanding Organization Award, followed by the Outstanding Prelicensure Preceptor Award, in 2023.

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Nurses face violence on the job

July 17, 2025

Gordon L. Gillespie, PhD, DNP, adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, and chief program officer for the National League for Nursing, spoke with Medscape for a story about violence against nurses in the workplace.

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Champions of progress and opportunity

July 16, 2025

Tom met his wife, Pam Mischell, DAAP ‘71, as a University of Cincinnati student. When a date canceled his plans to go to a concert, he asked a Phi Kappa Theta fraternity brother to help him find a new date.

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College of Nursing Alumni Council

The UC College of Nursing Alumni Council represents YOU and focuses on organizing and implementing programs and activities for our alumni. Many serve as preceptors, lecturers, guest speakers and more.

If you love UC and have dedicated time available, we welcome the opportunity to talk with you about where your skills and interests are best matched to our needs.

  • President, Deasa Dorsey, RN, BSN, ’10
  • Co-Vice President, Felicia Beckham, MSN, FNP-BC ’08, ’14
  • Co-Vice President, Francie Wolgin, MSN, RN, ’69, ’83
  • Ellen Blackwell, RN, BSN,’22
  • Jennifer Blizzard, RN, BSN, ’16
  • Stefan Burnett, RN, BSN, ’24
  • Brittany Caldwell, RN, BSN, CNOR ’12
  • Carrie Cramer, RN, BSN, ’22
  • Victoria Fox, RN, BSN, ’17
  • Lu Anne Gerard, RN, MSN, ’75, ’82
  • Stephanie Gray, RN, BSN, ’19
  • Scott Hutton, PhD, RN, MBA, FAAN, ’00, ’03, ’04, ’08
  • Naiah Mensah, RN, BSN, ’24
  • Lindsey Miller, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ’17, ’22
  • Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, CRRN, BC-RN, LNHA, WCC, DWC ’96, ’19
  • Steven Rheaume, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN ’16
  • Katie Segar, RN, BSN, ’16
  • Monica Smith, RN, BSN, WCC, ’00
  • Madison Stout, RN, BSN, ’18
  • Sarah Waits, BSN, MSN, ’08, ’10
  • Eva Moore Whitehead, RN, BSN, ’14
  • Liesl Wilson, MSN, RN, ’02
  • Tracey Yap, PhD, RN, WCC, CNE, FGSA, FAAN ’08

 

WEBINARS

Our complimentary webinar series provides continuing education opportunities for the entire health care community. Past topics have included national HIV/AIDS strategy, distinguishing pressure ulcers from other common skin conditions, comorbid migraine and depression, nurse anesthesia trends and more. View our past continuing education webinars.

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Megan Buchheit

Program Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Nursing & James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

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