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FNP Students Provide Compassionate Care for Utah Valley's Vulnerable Populations
Three students from the Family Nurse Pracitioner program led a project to bring health screenings and care to people experiencing homelessness in Utah Valley.
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From the Dean 2025
For 150 years, Brigham Young University has stood as a beacon of light—illuminating lives through faith, study, and inspired service. From August 2025 to June 2026, we commemorate this extraordinary legacy with the university’s anniversary theme: “That light groweth brighter and brighter . . . that all may be edified of all” (Doctrine and Covenants 50:24; 88:122).
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2006 - Carol A. Bush
Carol A. Bush chose to become a nurse because of her desire to help people who were ill and who could benefit from her help. Initially, she did not plan to work in the administrative field of nursing, but she trained to be a leader, and her work facilitating the ability of others to do superior nursing has given her many management opportunities and much satisfaction.
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2007- Elaine Sorensen Marshall
She earned B.S. and M.S. in Nursing, and Ph.D. in Health Education and Nursing from the University of Utah. Her clinical background is in family-child and community nursing. She has worked in hospitals and in community health, and served for 18 months as a health services missionary in Colombia, South America. Prior to her faculty appointment at BYU in 1987, she was a member of the faculty at the University of Utah College of Nursing. At BYU she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in maternal-child nursing, nursing leadership, community nursing, nursing theory, research, and religion. Prior to her appointment as Dean, she was Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship.
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2008- Dallas L. Earnshaw
Dallas L. Earnshaw (Class of ’86) is the director of Utah State Hospital, Provo, Utah (384 beds). He is recognized as one of the first administrators to bring National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) sponsored education programs into the hospital setting. A Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatry, he oversaw the development of one of the first Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in a state psychiatric hospital, recognized as one of the three best EMRs in the country. He also promoted the development and implementation of a Best Practice Model and a collaborative relationship with state academic institutions.
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2009- Ann Carlson Eves
Ann Carlson Eves is the Chief Nursing Officer at Intermountain Healthcare, Urban South Region. She earned an Associate of Science degree in Nursing in 1971 from BYU College of Nursing and later returned to BYU for completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1988.
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College Achievements 2025
Dr. Shelly Reed: Inducted as a Fellow of American Academy of Nursing, Named Fulbright Specialist
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Beacons of Light: Sharing Light Through the Global and Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum
In honor of BYU’s 150th anniversary, BYU College of Nursing is excited to highlight how students are making a difference in the world through the Global and Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum.
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BYU Nursing: For the Benefit of the World
On November 14, Brigham Young University held their “For the Benefit of the World” conference. The conference brought together faculty from across the university to share their research that “addresses existing human needs or their root causes and scholarship related to humanitarian efforts.”
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Graduate Program
For BYU FNP students, their dedication to service is not just a
career choice—it’s a calling with a question: Where can we help?
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In Memoriam
We honor alumni who have passed away since our last issue. These brief life sketches highlight the nursing influence each person offered as college alumni.
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Remember When
Earlier this year, we invited BYU College of Nursing alumni to answer a series of questions. Here are some of the responses we received. How would you respond? Share your answers with us at nursingpr@byu.edu.
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Thomasene Lybbert: A Gift Beyond Measure
Thomasene Lybbert (BS '72) left a profound gift to BYU College of Nursing — an enduring example of compassion in action.
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Generations of Nursing: A Legacy of Light
Just two years into her undergraduate degree, BYU College of Nursing alum Julie Pessetto Littledike (BS '19) lost her mother, Leslie Ann Taylor Pessetto (BS '80), to breast cancer. While going through boxes of her mother's belongings, Julie stumbled upon a precious keepsake — her mother's nursing uniform from 36 years prior.
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BYU College of Nursing Retiring Faculty: Sheri Tesseyman
After eight years of teaching in BYU’s College of Nursing, Sheri Tesseyman, PhD, RN retired in 2025.
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BYU College of Nursing Retiring Faculty: Kent Blad
After 25 years of teaching in BYU’s College of Nursing, Dr. Kent Blad (MS ’99) retired in June of 2024.
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New Faculty Members in 2025
This section outlines new faculty updates for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Beyond the Body: Why Spiritual Care Matters
Several years ago, BYU College of Nursing Professor Brandon Thatcher noticed a pattern among his students: many were having amazing spiritual experiences with their clinical patients. Reflecting on this observation, he was inspired to investigate how and when BYU students were spiritually caring for patients. After talking with fellow faculty member Dr. Janelle Macintosh, the two began gathering data from graduating seniors and analyzing the thought process behind their spiritual care.
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Strengthening Families from the Inside Out
BYU Nursing Lab Supports Siblings of Children with Chronic Illness
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Dr. Marie Prothero Receives BYU Early Career Scholarship Award
“I will tell you the honest truth, I was kind of shocked I got the award.”
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Nursing Alum Nicki Broby Honored with BYU Alumni Achievement Award
On October 16, as part of the BYU Alumni Achievement Award Lecture series, students and faculty were honored to hear from BYU College of Nursing alum Nicki Broby (MS ‘17).
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Professor Sondra Heaston Receives BYU's Muriel Thole Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship
BYU College of Nursing Professor Sondra Heaston was recently awarded the BYU Muriel Thole Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship.
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Dr. Matt Anderson and Nursing Student Lauren Thorpe receive DAISY Awards at the 2025 Symposium
BYU College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Matt Anderson and nursing student Lauren Thorpe each received a DAISY Award at the recent Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium in October.
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BYU Nursing Students Share Disaster Preparedness in Japan
This summer, a small group of BYU nursing students traveled to Japan with Dr. Ryan Rasmussen, Dr. Craig Nuttall, and Dr. Hiromi Tobe to visit the Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University (IPNU).
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Alumni Gather to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Graduate Program
On November 5, BYU College of Nursing held their annual Graduate Program Alumni Dinner, where graduate students, alumni, faculty, and their families enjoy a night of recognition and reunion. Together, they celebrated achievements and caught up with former classmates and mentors from their time in the graduate program.
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2025 Symposium - Graduate Students Share Advice on Finding the Right Job Post-Graduation
During the 2025 Symposium, students had the chance to hear from Dr. Neil Peterson and three current Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program students about how to find the best job after graduation. The students, Susy Vega, DeeDee Long, and Saul Villalobos, have had diverse experiences in nursing ranging from hospital positions to working in public schools and private nursing. With their knowledge and the wisdom of hindsight, they were able to counsel current undergraduates in their search for the right career.
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The Power of Touch - Global & Population Health Nursing: India
This spring, Professors Carly Peterson and Daphne Thomas led a group of 14 nursing students to Rishikesh, India as part of the college's worldwide Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum effort. They spent time working with professionals in the clinics and serving those living in informal housing communities.
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Bridging Generations: BYU Nursing Students Welcome PLC Families to the NLC
“Are you guys new nurses here?”
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Spiritual Care in a Multicultural Setting - Global & Population Health Nursing: United Kingdom
This summer, BYU College of Nursing carried out the very first Global and Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum in the United Kingdom. Professor Denise Cummins and Dr. Shelly Reed led 11 students as they experienced healthcare in the cities of Preston and Chester.
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Learning About Cultures Close to Home - Global & Population Health Nursing: Utah
Though close to home compared to other Global & Population Health Nursing projects, Global Health Utah gave students a cultural experience that was just as unique and impactful as anywhere else on the planet.
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Learning Nursing in the Faith-Filled Spanish Culture - Global & Population Health Nursing: Spain
Looking back on what he experienced during the Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum in Spain, there was one special cultural detail that stuck out to fifth-BYU nursing student Justin Kimball: the country’s deep, prevalent Christian roots.
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Dr. Christine Platt Receives the Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children
Dr. Christine Platt was recently selected to receive the Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children. This is a prestigious accolade that speaks to her long-time dedication to children through research and evidence-based practice.
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Unity Through Faith on the Tongan Islands - Global & Population Health Nursing: Tonga
Ten BYU College of Nursing students, accompanied by professors Melanie Livingston and Sarah Davis, had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to practice nursing skills in Tonga and better understand what being part of a faith-filled community means.
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The Intersection of Faith, Modern Medicine, and Ancestral Culture - Global & Population Health Nursing: Ecuador
BYU College of Nursing has been going to Ecuador for Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum for almost 20 years. Professors Scott Summers, Jennifer Rigby, and Hiromi Tobe made the trip with 13 students this spring.
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Meet the Clubs of BYU College of Nursing
Whether you are looking to add to your resume, network within the nursing community, or find new friends, BYU College of Nursing clubs are a great way to get involved.
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Faith to Overcome Scarcity - Global & Population Health Nursing: Zambia
Zambia Global & Population Health Practicum
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Healthcare Rooted in Religion - Global & Population Health Nursing: Taiwan
In Taiwan, healthcare practices have deep ties to the region’s heavy Buddhist influence. BYU professors Ryan Rasmussen and Stacie Hunsaker accompanied 20 nursing students to the country, where they observed these cultural differences in medicine firsthand and learned to love the culture.
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How BYU Faculty Spend Their Summer
Have you ever wondered how your professors spend their summers when they aren't teaching? We asked our BYU College of Nursing faculty and staff what they got up to this summer—here's what they shared!
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Loving Through the Language Barrier - Global & Population Health Nursing: Czechia
Czechia Global & Population Health Practicum 2025
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A Letter to First-Year Students
Nursing school is a big transition. Current faculty and nursing students share insights about how to thrive and make the most out of the journey.
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College of Nursing Student Helps Bring BYU Team to Big XII Healthcare Leadership Victory
Nursing student Emily Keeler was a key part of the winning team at the Big XII Healthcare Leadership Case Competition earlier this year
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BYU Nursing Student Anahid Gifford Selected as APNA Scholar
Anahid Gifford has been selected as an American Psychiatric Nurses Association scholars. She is one of only a handful of accepted students nationwide.
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Nursing Students from BYU and Ghana Collaborate to Improve Neonatal Care
Two nursing professors and five students traveled to Ghana to teach neonatal care to Ghanaian midwives and nursing students.
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Professors Craig Nuttall and Stacie Hunsaker Receive Highest Honor Among Nurses
Professor Craig Nuttall and Stacie Hunsaker have been selected as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. This is one of the highest honors a nurse can be given, and it is indicative of their dedication to and impact on the field.
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Unseen Injuries: Dr. Stacie Hunsaker’s Research on Care for Assault Survivors
Dr. Hunsaker researches literature on traumatic brain injuries in sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence survivors. Her studies increase awareness and care by teaching nurses to assess for traumatic injury and teaching patients how to appropriately care for themselves afterwards.
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Advice from the First Graduating Class: An Interview with Eve Larsen
Eve Larsen (BS ‘56) is a member of the first graduating class from the BYU College of Nursing. At almost 91 years old, her legacy has inspired dozens of her family members to join the nursing profession. We sat down with Eve and asked her some questions about her time at BYU and her nursing career to capture her memories for the generations to come!
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How the Nursing 372 Course is Expanding Career Perspectives
Outside of the hospital, the need for trained nurses is growing ever larger. The Nursing 372 Chronic Disease Management course is advancing students' perspectives of the careers available to them after school.
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Dr. Petr Ruda Wins College of Nursing Experiential Learning Award
Dr. Ruda recently won the BYU Career & Experiential Learning Award. The student-nominated, annual award is given to the professor who made a large impact on a student’s experience. One professor per college receives such an honor.
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Nursing for the WIN: Students and Faculty Present at the WIN Conference
Students and faculty recently presented research at the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) conference in Spokane, Washington.
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BYU Student Nurses’ Association Honored as Stellar School Chapter
This past week, several students from BYU College of Nursing’s Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) chapter attended the National SNA 73rd annual convention in Seattle. While there, the college received a renewal of its Stellar School chapter ranking. The college was one of only twelve recognized nationwide with the accolade.
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131 Nursing Graduates Celebrated at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Graduating students from Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 were commemorated at the 2025 Ceremony.
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Graduate Spotlight: Pyper Schmutz
During her time in the College of Nursing, Pyper Schmutz truly learned what it means to practice the Healer's art! Read about her experiences and accomplishments.
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Graduate Spotlight: Kelby Sosa
Growing up, Kelby Sosa wanted to be a paramedic so he could help others on what might be their worst day. Now as a recent graduate, he is excited to work in an ICU for a few years before moving on to either work in the catheterization lab assisting doctors in inserting a thin tube into the heart through a blood vessel or study to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
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Graduate Spotlight: Kate Blaine
Kate Blaine’s experience in BYU College of Nursing is different than the average student. Beyond training to be a nurse, she is also a member of the Army National Guard. She had to balance military training on the weekend with nursing classes during each week and made the most of both!
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Graduate Spotlight: Garett Ferrero
Navigating life as a college student wasn’t easy for Garett. As a first-generation graduate, he’s had to blaze the trail forward since the moment he began applying to BYU. Despite this step into unfamiliar territory, events in his life have prepared and led him to a fulfilling education in the nursing program.
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Graduate Spotlight: Ambar Cortez
Ambar Cortez, a recent graduate from BYU College of Nursing shares stories about how her time in clinicals helping a child with Down syndrome and caring for a patient in the ICU shaped her view of nursing and taught her the Healer's art.
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BYU College of Nursing and Anthropology Team Up to Explore Maternal Nursing in Morocco
In March, a small group of students and faculty spent several days exploring maternal healthcare in Morocco. With the support of anthropology students from BYU and Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, they took an ethnographic approach to learning about the clinical resources available to young mothers and newborns.
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BYU Student Nurses Connect with Middle Schoolers at BYU STEM Event
At one of the busiest and most interactive tables at the recent Discover STEM event at the BYU Wilkinson Student Center, young middle schoolers lined up eager to learn about nursing. Volunteers from the BYU’s Spanish for Nurses Club manned the booth and had scenarios for the visitors to practice.
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Graduate Spotlight: Kelsey Parker
Recent College of Nursing graduate Kelsey Parker was able to make the most of her time in the program, gaining a love for nursing through the research she conducted and the many tender experiences she had.
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BYU Hosts Utah SNA Convention
Over fifty nursing students attended the Utah Student Nurses' Association (SNA) Convention on Saturday March 1, 2025 at the Wilkinson Student Center on BYU Campus. The event was one of the largest of its kind with around 200 students from across the state attending.
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Preparing to Be Healer’s: Nursing Alumni and Students Assemble Health Kits Together
The fourth floor of the Kimball tower was abuzz with students and alumni from the BYU College of Nursing putting diapers, toothpaste, socks, and even soccer balls into kits. These supplies will be sent with the students on their Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicums this coming spring and distributed to the people they will serve.
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Graduate Spotlight: Nicole Scheurman
Nicole Scheurman is one of BYU College of Nursing's newest alums! Read about how she overcame challenges during her studies.
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Graduate Spotlight: Calvin Reed
Calvin Reed fell in love with emergency medicine and emergency preparedness after volunteering as an EMT. His time in BYU College of Nursing gave him opportunities to expound on his passion through orchestrating multiple Mass Casualty Drills, research, etc. As a recent graduate from the program, he is excited to continue and grow a career based in emergency nursing.
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Their Brother's Keeper: The Surprising Role of Siblings as Caregivers
The BYU Family Compassion & Care Lab, led by College of Nursing professor Dr. Christine Platt, has done extensive research about the role foster siblings have in caring for brothers and sisters with complex medical needs. Now, they're seeking to provide better training to parents and siblings of foster children to fortify their physical and emotional health.
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A New Level of Caring: Emma Dahl’s Capstone Experience in a Rural Hospital
Emma Dahl’s capstone project is not your average clinical training with BYU College of Nursing. She is working in a rural community hospital in Blanding, Utah where she has worked in more than one unit of the hospital: ER, med-surge, and obstetrics.
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Graduate Spotlight: Bronté Preece
Read about recent College of Nursing graduate Bronté Preece and the growth she experienced during her time in the nursing program
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Graduate Spotlight: Shane Burt
Recent College of Nursing graduate Shane Burt had many powerful experiences during his time at BYU. Read about the lessons he learned in the program and the great work he'll be doing as an RN.
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Do Nursing Mistakes Make or Break a Nurse? Dr. Marie Prothero’s Research on Medical Errors
Dr. Marie Prothero of BYU College of Nursing researches what causes nursing errors, how nurses react to them, and what methods of teaching nursing students to proactively avoid them work best.
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Advocating for the One and the One Hundred
In January, BYU Family Nurse Practitioner students were special guests in the Utah State Capitol. Sitting with their local representatives and senators, they learned about the impact they can have on healthcare legislation.
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Uniting to Serve in Ibarra, Ecuador
Beginning in 2024, several departments at BYU including nursing, engineering, and economics joined together to support below-the-knee amputees in Ecuador. Read about the most recent visit the team made in January.
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