Lauren Frahm, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PHN serves as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist at UCSF Health's Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation. In her capacity as the Program Director for the New Nurse Residency Training Program, she oversees its adherence to national accreditation standards, ensuring quality outcomes and best practices. Additionally, she plays a key role as a liaison between the medical center and academic nursing institutions, arranging clinical experiences for future nurses and finding ways to increase collaboration.