Carolyn B. Yucha, dean of the school of nursing, has been selected for fellowship in the prestigious American Academy of Nursing (AAN). She will be inducted during an awards ceremony and banquet Nov. 13 in Washington, D.C.
The fellows are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to nursing and health care, as well as evidence of strong potential for continuing influence on nursing practice and health policy aimed at improving the health of the American people.
"Dr. Yucha is a highly qualified and savvy leader who is literally at the top of her profession," said AAN President Joan L. Shaver. "We are privileged to welcome her into the Academy and look to her to help us shape 'forward thinking' change for nursing and healthcare."
Appointed dean of UNLV's School of Nursing in July, Yucha was most recently the associate dean of research at the University of Florida, where she received several grants for her research from the National Institutes of Health. Her primary focus is on non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension, particularly self-regulation and relaxation training.
"In her short time at UNLV, Carolyn has already developed the infrastructure and support necessary for increasing research capacity at the nursing school," said Senior Vice President and Provost Ray Alden. " It's wonderful to see her recognized for her tireless work within the nursing profession and her commitment to educating future practitioners."
The UNLV School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and the school is starting a Ph.D. program in nursing education to better meet the need for more highly qualified faculty in Nevada and surrounding states.
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) was established in 1973 to provide visionary leadership to the nursing profession and to the public in shaping future health care policy and practice. Now comprised of approximately 1,700 nursing leaders in education, management, practice and research, the mission is to serve both the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through knowledge generation, synthesis, and dissemination.
