Honors and Awards

Professional Awards and Honors

• Excellence in Research Award, Gamma Alpha Chapter, given by Gamma Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. (06/2018)
• With PhD mentee, Alaa Mujallad: MEDSURG Nursing First-Time Author Writer’s Award  (09/2016)
• Clarice Woodward Award for Excellence in Writing, given by Gamma Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. (06/2003)
• Conference Peer-Reviewed Abstract nominated for Oncology Nursing Society Excellence in Research Award. (03/2001)
• Chapter Award for Leadership, Gamma Tau (UCLA & CSUN) chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. (05/1998)
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing.  (11/2018 - Present)

University Awards and Honors

• Distinguished Researcher (awarded at June, 2022 School of Nursing Commencement) (07/2022)
• Distinguished Investigator Award, Loma Linda University.  (06/2022)