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2025 Patient Experience Week Awards Won By Multiple APPs
Category: Clinical Team Excellence Award
- Pediatric Oncology APPs: Katie Aaronson, Fabi Hollinger, Shannon Raber, Erica Southworth
- Pre Diabetes Clinic: Anita Markoff, NP and Dr. Tester
Category: Patient Experience Champion Award
- Kendall Moulds, NP Nurse manager Outpatient Behavioral Health
- Angel Rich, NP Inpatient Mechanical Circulatory Support Team
Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Individual Award
- Sara Lentz, DNP Director of Nursing Operations, and the Gender Institute for Saint Mary's Medical Center
Category: Innovative Patient Experience Team Initiative Award
- Primary Care Express Care staffed by multiple APPs
For a comprehensive list of winners, click here.
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Inaugural NPIIIs at BCH Oakland
The following NP's have been recognized for their clinical expertise, dedication to service, and outstanding leadership at BCH Oakland. Their contributions set a high standard and inspire excellence across the community. Congratulations on this important milestone of attaining NPIII.
- Kristen Ghoussaini
- Simone Ippoliti
- Helen Lau
- Rebecca Silvers
- Molly Szuminski
To learn more about the NPIII process, click here or view pre-recorded info session.
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Matt Tierney Receives Distinguished Lectureship Award
Matt Tierney, MS, NP, FAAN is the 2025 recipient of the Annie W. Goodrich Distinguished Lectureship Award at the Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. His lecture topic on May 8th, during the Nurses Week Grand Rounds was titled "Nursing: Opening Doors to Evidenced-based Addictions Care in Clinical, Research Educational and Policy Domains". Matt is an NP at the ZSFGH Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program (OTAOP). Past roles includes Medical Director of inpatient Substance Use Management at UCSF Health, Clinical Director of Substance Use Treatment and Education, Director of the SF Office-based Buprenorphine Induction Clinic.
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APPs Travel to Philadelphia
Pediatric cardiology NPs Sabrina Winters and Ambili Thanil presented their poster titled "Rapid Decompensation of an 11-month-old Infant with Previously Unrecognized Idiopathic Pulmonary Venous Stenosis and use of ECLS for Stabilization on the Critical Care unit". The Pulmonary Vein Stenosis symposium was hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on April 4, 2024.
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APP Advisory Board Retreat
On April 11, 2025, members of the 2024-2025 APP advisory board held their annual retreat. There was alot of great energy during the day-long gathering led by Chair Bethany Chicon. It included facilitated sessions by Rosalind de Lisser and Paul Axelrod on "Enhancing leadership and Teamwork through relationship centered communication" and "Purpose and Passion". The FY26 Advisory Board will be led by Co-Chair Rubi Hickson and Susan Diaz. To learn more about the goals of the board, click here.
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4 APPs Travel to Kenya as participants in the Clinical Global Scholars Program
The Clinical Global Scholars Program provides UCSF nurses and APPs with the opportunity to engage in a two-week immersive global health experience at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Kenya.
- Amada Apacible, Critical Care
- Dianne Georgetti, HIV/AIDS, Gerontology
- Emily Tatel, Oncology
- Natasha Curry, Palliative Care
These NPs completed in the Certificate in Global Nursing Program and received foundational quality improvement training. While in Kenya, they applied their learning, took part in clinical observation, and produce a quality improvement project proposal with a Kenyan nurse pairing from MTRH. The program was developed in partnership with MTRH to strengthen long-standing relationships, promote bidirectional learning, and build capacity for nursing education and leadership. Click here for Global Nursing Impact Speaker Series held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month 7-730am PST.
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Free Medication and Hands-on Simulation Procedural Abortion Training
Sponsored by UCSF School of Nursing and Reproductive Health Service Corps, you're invited to join for a free medication and hands-on simulation procedural abortion training on May 31, 2025 in Sacramento. Space is limited, so register here.
Students welcomed. Email Becca.Neuwirth@ucsf.edu with any questions.
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Critical Care APP Interprofessional Journal Club
An educational opportunity recommended for all APPs interested in critical care topics.
This journal club will be collaborating with Dr. Palmar Greene, Neurocritical Care Fellow on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 When: 4-5PM
Zoom information: Meeting ID 968 5223 1069 Password 634634
Contact Emily Kelly, NP emily.kelly3@ucsf.edu with any questions
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APP Town Hall Thursday May 15
APP Spotlight: Sarah Olson, CICU CartEAology
Topic: Hidden wRVU Opportunities for Care Management in Ambulatory Setting
Date/Time: Thursday, May 15 12:10-1:00PM
Zoom Meeting ID 973 2492 3512 Password 644723
To view any prior recorded Town Halls, click here.
AI scribes for ambulatory APPs was presented as a Town Hall topic.
View recording 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, May 15, 2025
"Predictive Analytics in Pediatric Pulmonology"
Presented by: Erick Forno, MD, MPH Vice Chair for Clinical Research Indiana University School of Medicine Riley Hospital for Children
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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, May 13, 2025 TODAY
“Breathing Hope: Advancements in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Care"
Presented by Elizabeth Gibb, MD, MPhil Pediatric Pulmonologist UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
"Boosting the "Continuity" in Pediatric Resident Continuity Clinic: A QI Journey
Presented by: Continuity Team
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APP Grand Rounds
May 13, 2025 12-1PM Register here. Flyer here TODAY
"Care of NICU Graduate in the Primary Care Setting"
Presenter: Jennifer A. Sibley, DNP, A-APRN, CPNP-PC, CLC
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 "NICU Graduate for "Transition care from NICU to Primary Care"
Category 2CME for PA does not require additional registration.
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ARDS--Anti-Racist De-Escalation Simulation (Code CARE Sim)
Practice communicating with patient and families in challenging situations before you are in the situation in real life. Get hands on practice, participate in scenarios (using standardized patients (actors) that lead to uncomfortable conversations around hospital policy with our disenfranchised patient population. For more information. Available for BCH/Mission Bay Staff 3/25/25 and 5/20/25
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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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UC President's Drake's Call to Action
All UC's must achieve 100% Compliance with cybersecurity awareness training by May 28, 2025. Your access to MyAccess will be removed if your cyber training module is overdue (but email, APEX and LMS will still remain accessible).
To find out if you are overdue, check your HR umbrella's "My Compliance" or log into UC learning Center and search for UC Cyber Security Awareness Fundamentals.
Read more.
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Advocate at UCSF
UCSF Advocates is the community of student, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters who stand up for values and policies fundamental to UCSF's mission of advancing health worldwide. We mobilize our community, connect with lawmakers, and take actions to educate people about policy issues that impact our work and our patients.
Read more about advocacy at UCSF and what you can do.
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May is UCSF Health Appreciation Month
Honoring the extraordinary people who make our mission possible will be throughout the month of May. The celebration kicked off with Nurses Week (May 5-9) and continues all month long with events and activities across the system. Read more as we celebrate together with complimentary massage chairs and other activities.
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New APP Job Openings (West Bay)
Click here for a full listing of job openings as of May 2025
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UCSF CRNA's Launches a Pilot Training on Airway Management
In a demonstration of ongoing commitment to patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration, the UCSF CRNA team recently led an airway management education session for the OR nursing staff. This pilot training, launched at Mission Bay, focused on upskilling nurses to assist during intubation and extubation, as well as preparing and gathering supplies during airway emergencies. By strengthening these critical skills, the CRNAs are not only enhancing the confidence and readiness of the OR nursing colleagues but also reinforcing a team-based approach to high-stakes situations. The goal is to expand this training across all perioperative sites to support consistent, high-quality patient care system-wide. This initiative reflects the CRNAs’ dedication to fostering collaboration with all members of the perioperative team and ensuring safe, seamless care for our patients.
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Press Ganey Comments about NPs, PA, CRNAs, Midwives
Ortho Arthroplasty: NP Erica Chang is terrific!
Pain Med Bayfront: Ada Edwards, NP is not only knowledgeable, but uses her knowledge wisely. I feel cared for and listened to. She takes the time to be present to me. She is exceptionally compassionate.
Hereditary Cancer Program: Beth Lynn, NP is an excellent practitioner and I feel confident in my ongoing health care screenings with her at the Hereditary Cancer Clinic. The entire staff works well together and are very helpful in helping me navigate my care..
Radiation Oncology MB: Natalie Olsen is a trusted and capable contact. Our discussions are thorough and unhurried. She is an asset to your organization.
Oncology BOPC: Joelle (Tansey), PA was very good in explaining procedures and recommendations.
Look up your own patient experience comments on this dashboard
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Liver Transplant Team Meets the Llamas
submitted by Dana Jakoubek, NP
On May 7, 2025 the Parnassus-based APPs in the liver transplant department took time out of their day for a team retreat--to meet the llamas in the Koret Quad. There were over a half dozen llamas of varying ages and colors. In photo APPs Jackie Farrales, Eliana Agudelo, Claudia Praglin, Susan Naylor, and Llama. This was an event sponsored by the Campus Life Services and Graduate and Professional Student Association. To learn more about more fun events, click here.
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"Urine in it to Win it"--- 20th Anniversary Walk to Fight Bladder Cancer
You're invited to walk in support of bladder cancer research, survivorship to honor patients, caregivers and their families. Please join or support us in partnership with the Department of Urology. Krisztina Emodi, NP is a team captain and click here For more information.
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Crane Cove, San Francisco (18th & Illinois very close to Mission Bay Hospital)
Time: 9-10am Coffee and breakfast gathering. 10am walk begins.
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APPs Go Hiking in Marin County
It was beautiful sunny day in Marin County on May 4 as a some APPs spent a few hours together connecting with nature and each other. The 3-mile hike was an event amongst a few others that the APP Wellness Committee had planned. The Pan-Can walk on April 26 was a recent event. Stay tuned for more details about a June Food Bank event (on a Friday) and a July summer BBQ. Contact co-chairs won.kim2@ucsf.edu and tien.nguyen@ucsf.edu for more info.
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Mentorship Spring Social
A great time was had by those that gathered for the Mentorship Spring Social on May 8, 2025 at SF Kebab. To learn more about the APP Mentorship program, check out the website or email mentorship@ucsf.edu for more information. The program can accommodate more mentees or mentors.
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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, May 14, 2025 12-1PM Zoom link
Host: Tara Valcarcel, Director of Operations, Pediatric Services Advanced Practice Providers
Thursday, May 22, 2025 4-5PM Zoom link
Host: Brandon Sessler, Director of Professional Practice Advanced Practice Providers
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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
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