UNM nurse-midwives are working to bring more birthworkers to communities across New Mexico, especially in rural areas. A second $300,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant, led by Dr. Felina Ortiz, will fund stipends and trainings from Taos to Las Cruces. bit.ly/4zl6XQ7

Help educate the next generation of nurses. 🩵 Learn more & apply to become a temporary clinical instructor: hsc.unm.edu/nursing/practice…

Dean Rosario Medina and our leadership team traveled to Portales and Roswell this month. 🚗 The team met with Eastern New Mexico University, the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, BCA Pediatrics, and local alumni to discuss the need for nurses and partnerships.

Help us recognize excellence at the UNM College of Nursing! Nominate an alum, preceptor, educator, staff member or nursing student by July 10, 2026. View the award criteria & submit your nomination: bit.ly/4vcgFTt

The UNM College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million anonymous gift that will provide scholarship support to nursing students over the next five years, helping reduce financial barriers for students preparing to enter or advance within the profession. bit.ly/4ucedei

“This journey has been incredibly challenging and rewarding. So thankful for the friends made along the way and the instructors who made it possible. I am excited to step into the next chapter as an Air Force nurse.” Congrats, Emma Donlin – we're so proud of you! #LoboNurse

As #NursesWeek comes to a close, we celebrate the birthday of Florence Nightingale – and the nurses who continue her legacy every day. 🕯️

“A strong cohort can truly shape your nursing journey, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of one so great. I look forward to stepping into this next chapter!” Convocation is this week – congrats to Julianna Wood and the rest of the Spring 2026 graduating class! 🐺

Nurses Week is a time to recognize the people who show up for others every day. This year, we are elevating voices from across our community – a student, a preceptor and an alumna – whose experiences reflect the compassion and impact of nursing. hscnews.unm.edu/news/nurses-…

We are looking back at this weekends’ NONPF Annual Conference held Dallas. Thank you, Dr. Christine M Cogil, Mr. Jeffery Dubinski-Neessen, Dr. Michele Head, Dr. Deborah L O'Briant, Dr. Timothy Sowicz and Dr. Johanna Stiesmeyer for representing the UNM CON! #LoboNurse

How do nurses expand access to addiction care? At the UNM College of Nursing, Dr. Tim Sowicz is bridging research, practice and education to support recovery. Read more about his work in substance use and behavioral health. bit.ly/4crjwjl

Today’s the day! UNM Big Give is here. Gifts to our 70th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $35,000. Double your impact and support nursing students: bit.ly/4tCgPSH

Big news – the UNM College of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery program is now ranked No. 7 in the nation on the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools list. bit.ly/4sVgvhX

The Pledge Ceremony photo gallery is live! 📸 Find our photos from the event here: bit.ly/4i2O5wH

Dean Rosario Medina and our leadership team visited Hobbs as part of our statewide tour. 🚗 They met with the New Mexico Junior College Nursing Program to discuss ways to partner to bring more nurses to New Mexico.

UNM Big Give is April 9! 🐺 Consider making a donation during this 24-hour giving event. Your gift will help us unlock a $35,000 matching gift and grow our 70th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship. bit.ly/4t9kyHh

Celebrating our partner school students at our Pledge Ceremony! We love supporting students where they are, close to home, and celebrating their wins along the way. Shout out to our partners: @UNMGallup, @UNMTaos, UNM-Valencia, @CNMsuncats, @SFCCNM and @SanJuanCollege.

Our faculty are helping local officials strengthen their response to environmental disasters following recent plastic fires in the Albuquerque metro. bit.ly/4bFGa88

You've made it through the week, Lobos! Next week: the Nursing Pledge Ceremony – celebrating our students as they take an important step toward becoming nurses. 🩺🐺