- What you need to know-- Beaker Order Conversion updates, click here.
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APP Celebrates 30 Years of Service
UCSF is rich with outstanding teammates making impressive contributions across our mission areas. UCSF appreciates the dedication and service of its people as they are integral in the success of UCSF. Last month, reaching a 30 year milestone is Caroline Farless, a Pediatric Neurosurgery NP. Congratulations Caroline. Learn more about the UCSF Health Recognition Program.
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APPs Showcase Their Posters
On May 28, 2025, the 9th Annual Health Improvement Poster Symposium showcased multiple APPs and their scholarly work, highlighting their contributions to healthcare through research, innovation, and clinical practice improvements. The work included studies on patient outcomes, new treatment protocols, health education initiatives, and quality improvement projects, reflecting the critical role APPs play in advancing healthcare. In photo (left) Jessica Brennan, PNP with her quality Improvement work for a teaching guide and kit for pediatric patients to learn how to swallow pills. Shauna Brodie, NP (in photo, right), a graduate of the LeAP program, successfully implemented her project proposal alongside her colleagues. Their initiative focused on feasibility and acceptability of fluoride varnish application and education with head and neck cancer surveillance. Other presenters included pediatric neonatal department Emilie Menard, NP, Adult Critical Care NPs Keith Jabonillo, Annette Taube, Emily Kelly, Danielle LeRose, Erika Wilson, Amada Apacible and Karin Clifton, and Neurology department NP Annika Ehrlich. Click here for comprehensive list of the scholarly work.
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Diana Dukhovny, NP Steps Into New Role
Diana Dukhovny, FNP-BC, MSN, FAANP, has been the inaugural Supervisor for PREPARE since July 2024. With over 20 years of experience and leadership, she has excelled in her role as an NPIII since 2018. Diana was also the Chair of the UCSF APP onboarding committee and an active member of both the PREPARE APeX Anesthesia Governance Steering Committee and the PREPARE education committee. Recently, Diana was named Interim Director for PREPARE following Shirley Darwish’s retirement announcement. In recognition of her dedicated service, Diana was honored for 20 years of outstanding contributions by Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO.
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A Cross-Departmental Commitment to Excellence
Submitted by Cana Jenkins, NP
On April 30, 2025, APPs from across UCSF gathered for a hands-on procedural skills lab; a collaborative initiative led by the CRNA, Critical Care APPs and ED APP leadership teams. Hands-on procedures included central venous catheter placement, radial arterial line insertion, US guided peripheral IV placement, airway management, paracentesis, lumbar puncture and thoracentesis. For a complete list of standardized procedures, click here.
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APP Offers ApeX and SmartSet Optimization
Submitted by Stephanie Feng, NP
Stephanie Feng, an NP in GU Medical Oncology has a passion for informatics. For the past 3 years, she has supported APeX education and optimization for providers across the cancer center. Her goal is to help APPs like you work smarter in APeX—whether it’s streamlining inboxes, customizing SmartPhrases, or improving documentation flow—so you can spend less time clicking and more time on what matters. What she offers:
- 1:1 workflow & APeX efficiency sessions
- Smartphrase and SmartSet optimization
- Inbasket + documentation support
- Tips on the latest features that may be tailored to your specialty and work flows
Contact Stephanie.feng@ucsf.edu if you want help and learn how to click less.
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APP Oncology Summit--August 15, 16, 2025
Submitted by Brittany Dingler, PA
There will be significant UCSF representation at the annual APP Oncology Summit. In addition to Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN (chair) & Brittany Jordan Dingler, MHS, PA-C as planning committee members (and speakers), this year's conference includes the following speakers from UCSF: Stephany Rodriguez RN, MS, NP; Gretchen Santos Fulgencio, NP; Angela Laffan, NP; Jeannie Zanetti, NP, ACHPN; Rev Dr. Jun (Florentino) Caole Jr., MDiv, Dmin, BCC. Save $25 by registering by July 15. Learn more.
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APP Town Hall Wednesday June 18
APP Spotlight: Natasha Curry, NP shares her Global Nursing experience
Topic: Transportation, Commute and Parking Cathleen Stugard / Transportation Team
Inpatient clinical Communication Guidelines: Nerys Benfield, MD, MPH
Date/Time: Thursday, June 18 12:10-1:00PM
Zoom Meeting ID 957 3134 3573 Password 715432
To view any prior recorded Town Halls, click here.
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (West Bay)
Every Thursday 12-1PM zoom and in person Oberndorf Auditorium
Full schedule and archive videos and Zoom link.
Email Marcella.azucar@ucsf.edu for more information
Thursday, June 12, 2025
"From N of 1 to Population Health Through Genomic Medicine"
Presented by: Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, Chief of Pediatrics Mary Ellen Avery Professor Harvard Medical School
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (East Bay)
Every Tuesday 8-9AM
For Zoom login information, contact: Cristina Fernandez crfernandez@ucsf.edu, 510-428-3885 ext 4343. Full schedule and archived videos (Password: CHRCO).
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 TODAY
“Antibiotic Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia--a QI project to increase Peds ED Discharge prescription Adherence to shorter Antibiotic Duration Guidelines"
Presented by Monica Charpentier, MD, PhD Peds Emergency Medicine Fellow UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
"Visual Assessment, Desensitization and Common Issues Faced by Pediatricians
Presented by: Deborah Orel-Bixler, Ph.D., O.D., FAAO Professor of Clinical Optometry and Vision Science Chief, Special Visual Assessment Clinic UC Berkeley
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APP Grand Rounds
June 10, 2025 12-1PM Register here. Flyer here TODAY
"Building High-Reliability Cardiogenic Shock Teams"
Presenter: Pablo Franco Moreno, MD, FCCP
2 steps to Register in advance.
- Point your camera to QR code
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To claim 1-hour CEU for RN/NP/CRNA/CNM, you must preregister at Nursing Connect
Search by title "High Reliable Team" or "Psychological Safety Practices"
Category 2CME for PA does not require additional registration.
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PRIDE PARADE Sunday June 29, 2025
Join UCSF at this year's annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade. Register by June 25, 2025 by clicking here to march with UCSF. Exact staging time and location will be sent closer to the date. UCSF Campus Life Services will be providing a shuttle for participants who would like to ride in a vehicle or require an accessible option to join the parade. T-shirts will be distributed at the parade while supplies last. Learn more about UCSF LGBTQ Resource Center. Take the Pride Pin Pledge to show solidarity, increase visibility, and affirm that LGBTQ+ people are recognized, valued and supported.
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APP Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (JEI) Committee
The APP JEI Committee is seeking APP volunteers for its Collaborative Career Advancement Network (C-CAN). APP volunteers are needed to provide shadowing experiences, personal statement review, mock interviews, and mentorship to employees interested in or pursuing a career as an APP. This is a great opportunity to promote the APP professions and help towards the development of our APP workforce! Please email C-CAN@ucsf.edu with questions or to volunteer.
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Art Dominguez No Longer with UCSF Health and UCSF SON
As of June 9, 2025, senior leaders at UCSF Health determined that a change in nursing leadership was necessary to support the next phase of strategy and planning within the adult services enterprise; thus Art Dominguez, Chief Nursing Officer for Adult Services is no longer with UCSF Health and UCSF SON. Maddy Pearson, Chief Nursing Executive, will serve as Interim Chief CNO Adult Services as long-term leadership needs are reassessed. Leadership transitions like this are difficult, especially when someone has had meaningful relationships across the organization. Art's service and the impact he's had on the organization during times of change is felt by many. Read more.
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Online Attackers Are Actively Targeting UC Staff
In recent weeks, online attackers have increasingly targeted UC staff with attempts to steal from them by changing their direct deposit information in UC Path. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself. Read more.
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Mary Lynch, DNP, PMH, FAAN Announces Her Retirement
Mary's impact on our community has been immeasurable: as a valued member of our faculty for over 35 years, Mary has served our school in numerous leadership roles including as coordinator of the pediatric nurse practitioner-acute care specialty and director of the Master of Science program. In early 2022, when the Associate Dean for Education Programs went on medical leave, Mary capably took on many of the responsibilities of the role. The impact of Mary’s compassionate leadership during this difficult time for our community cannot be overstated. In collaboration with program directors and faculty, Mary advanced crucial initiatives to prepare for the launch of our new pathways for doctorate education. This included leading the rigorous design and submission of a successful proposal to the UC systemwide Coordinating Committee on Graduate Affairs which allowed our school to proceed with the BSN Entry to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) pathway. Mary formally accepted the role of Associate Dean for Education programs in July 2022. Since then, Mary has led the successful transition of our academic programs to doctorate pathways, culminating in the launch of our school’s inaugural BSN Entry to DNP cohort in June 2024. Thank you Mary…you are forever in our hearts and have made an impact in all of us here as UCSF APPs. Mary started to work at a nurse at UCSF in the ICN Parnassus campus in 1982. In photo (left) Mary Lynch, (right) Ivette Becerra-Ortiz, Chief of Advanced Practice Providers.
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12 New APP Job Openings (Pediatrics and Adults)
Click here a full listing of job openings as of June 2025
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The Joint Commission Reaccreditation Survey
June 2-6, 2025 the Joint Commission survey team concluded their week-long reaccreditation review of UCSF Health covering an expansive footprint, three hospitals, numerous ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and over 100 clinics. Despite the scale and complexity, the surveyors emphasized that UCSF has performed exceptionally well, with relatively few findings when considered against the breadth of care and number of standards reviewed. A run down of the numbers: 264 standards reviewed, 1400+ elements of performance, 12 National Patient Safety Goals, 3000+ data and documentation points, 45 total surveyor days over four and a half days. UCSF has strong systems and safety culture. Congratulations to many units, departments, areas with zero findings. Learn more about the Joint Commission.
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Press Ganey Comments about NPs, PA, CRNAs, Midwives
ED: Matthew White, NP is excellent, very knowledgable, articulate, caring, analytical, helpful-just super.
ED: Aaron [Pachner, PA] was incredible to work with. He was kind, informative, and efficient. I wish ever past ER visit could have been with Aaron.
Inpatient: We had a truly wonderful stay at UCSF. Nurses, midwives and OB's were all kind, thoughtful, informative and patient.
Inpatient: Genevieve Smith [NP] all did their very best to use their knowledge, skill and experience to solve my medical issues and take the very best care of me!
Rad onc: The radiation staff, Florence Yuen [NP], listened and offered helpful insights.
GI Surg onc: Melissa Yahr [NP] very good at explaining complex issues in terms that are easy to understand. Good listener and patient.
Look up your own patient experience comments on this dashboard
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Become a Wellness Champion for your Department
Click here to learn more about being a wellness champion in your department (must log in via MyAccess) and be eligible to apply for funding. Be first to be notified of new programs and offerings.
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APP Mentorship Program
Interested in being a mentor to another APP? Interested in being paired with an APP mentor?
Learn more about UCSF APP mentorship program.
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Campus Life Services Offers Many Discounts
Giants Access Pass is a program that provides employee with tickets to most Monday through Friday Giants games at Oracle Park. Click here.
Shopping Discounts: click here
Activities, Sports , Event Ticket Discounts: click here
Free Tickets to Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line
Click here to see the May dates and shows titles for free comedy tickets for Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line SF
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Save the Date--August 1 ENT Bootcamp 3.0
Stanford APPs and ENT faculty are hosting an in person ENT Bootcamp 3.0 on August 1, 2025 8am-445pm at Stanford's Fee's Library 801 Welch Road. 7.5 CEU's available. Scan the QR code for more information and to register.
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Office Hours: Office of Advanced Practice Providers
Every 2nd Wednesday from 12noon-1pm and every 4th Thursday 4pm-5pm
Zoom link
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12-1PM Zoom link
Host: Tara Valcarcel, Director of Operations Pediatric Services, Cross Bay
Thursday, July 26, 2025 4-5PM Zoom link
Host: Ivette Becerra-Ortiz, Chief of Advanced Practice Providers
| | Christian Sendaydiego Administrative Assistant | | |
Kurstan Del Rosario Senior Operations Analyst
| | Tara Valcarcel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, NEA Director, Pediatric Operations Advanced Practice Providers | | Roseanne "Rosie" Krauter, FNP-BC, CORLN Director of Clinical Systems | | |
Brandon Sessler MMS,PA-C
Director of Professional Practice Fellowship Coordinator
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Alisa Yee, MSN, ACNP-BC
Director, Adult Operations Advanced Practice Providers
| | Ivette Becerra-Ortiz, DNP, MPH, NP, RN, NEA-BC, C-PNP Chief of Advanced Practice Providers | | UCSF Health PRIDE Values Professionalism • Respect • Integrity • Diversity • Excellence | | | | |
