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Welcome UC Nursing Alumni

The UC College of Nursing proudly counts more than 22,000 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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New cohort of nursing students get ready to join co-ops

May 14, 2026

A new chapter is beginning for more than 100 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing rising seniors as they embark on one of the most distinctive experiences in undergraduate nursing education: the UC Nursing Co-op Program. The incoming cohort will fan out across Cincinnati's premier healthcare institutions, stepping into some of the most dynamic and specialized clinical environments in the region. Placement sites include UC Medical Center (UCMC), West Chester Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Burnet, College Hill, and Liberty campus.

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UC Nursing raises the bar for APRN education

May 13, 2026

Starting Spring 2027, UC Nursing is raising the bar for APRN preparation. Students will complete a three-day on-campus immersion experience embedded within the Advanced Health Assessment course — practicing foundational clinical skills, engaging with standardized patients, and demonstrating competency before ever stepping into clinical practice.

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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