Chancellor Drake Welcomes New Nursing Director to UC Irvine

Chancellor Michael Drake and about 180 campus and community guests celebrated the arrival of Ellen Olshansky as the new director of UC Irvine’s Nursing Science Program on Sept. 12.

Olshansky, who has more than 30 years experience in nursing as an administrator, researcher and practitioner, will lead the nursing program as it educates students in a field vital to California’s health and prosperity.

“Our state faces a critical shortage of nurses,” said Drake. “As the only entry-level baccalaureate nursing program in Orange County, we will provide highly qualified nurses dedicated to the science of caring for people.”

Leaders from Orange County hospitals and several elected officials also were in attendance. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez spoke about legislation she has introduced to help nurses pay for their education.

Chancellor Drake welcomes Ellen Olshansky, new director of nursing program, to UC Irvine.

Ellen Olshansky (left) presents nurse’s “scrubs” to Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (right).

Press Release: UC Irvine names Ellen Olshansky founding director of nursing science
More community events

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA 92697
949-824-5011
© 2006-2008 The Regents of the University of California
All Rights Reserved
Last Updated: June 3, 2008

Comments & Questions : Privacy & Legal Notice
Copyright Inquiries