Barbara A. Roces

Dr. Barbara A. Roces is a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing Research from the University of San Diego, an MSN in Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner from UCLA, and a BSN from the University of Southern California. Her expertise spans palliative/hospice care for advanced lung cancer patients, dyspnea management, and psychiatric mental health nursing. She has worked as an Adult/Oncology Nurse Practitioner since 2008 and served as an Associate Professor in the UCLA Nursing BSN Program for 15 years.

• Education:
• PhD, Nursing Research, University of San Diego
• MSN, Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner, UCLA
• BSN, University of Southern California

Her research focuses on psychophysiological aspects of symptom perception in palliative care, particularly dyspnea in lung cancer patients. She emphasizes interdisciplinary patient advocacy to improve quality of life and psychological well-being. Key publications explore dyspnea management and conceptual frameworks in advanced cancer care.

• Awards:
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Membership
• President Elect, Chi Beta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau
• 4.0 GPA in PhD coursework

Dr. Roces combines clinical practice in psychiatric nursing with academic teaching. She has contributed to teams promoting holistic care in hospice, oncology, and primary care settings.