UCLA Nursing School

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Preparing the future of nursing

From bachelor to doctoral degrees, our programs prepare leaders in healthcare.

Post BS-DNP Application Deadline Extended

INNOVATION.

LEADERSHIP. 

EXCELLENCE.

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Student Success is Our Purpose

The UCLA School of Nursing prepares students to excel in patient care, research, education, and leadership.

Why choose UCLA?

Bachelor of Science

The four-year undergraduate program prepares students to enter the nursing field – after passing the Registered Nurse licensing exam – or pursue graduate studies. 

BS

Master of Science - Entry

The two-year Master of Science in Nursing program prepares those with undergraduate degrees in other subjects for a career as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader or Public Health Nurse. 

MECN

Post-Master's Certificate - Psych. Mental Health

The predominantly remote, one-year certification program trains nurses to provide mental health care, alleviating the hardships caused by a statewide shortage of psychiatrists.

PMHNP

Doctor of Philosophy

The four-year, research-focused program prepares graduate level nurses to develop new knowledge through scientific research, to educate future nurses, and to improve healthcare delivery and policy.

PhD

Post BSN-DNP Program

This new three-year, Post Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post BSN-DNP) Program is designed to prepare registered nurses to become experts and leaders in advanced practice while completing a doctoral degree in nursing. 

Post BSN-DNP

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Research

Advancing new knowledge and improving health outcomes through research is a priority of the UCLA School of Nursing.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

UCLA and the School of Nursing are committed to the core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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World-Class Faculty

School of Nursing faculty continually earn accolades and awards for their leadership, scholarship, and teaching.

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Rey Roca

UCLA instructors honored at annual Distinguished Teaching Award ceremony

School of Nursing doctoral student Rey Paolo Roca was one of only five teaching assistants to be awarded this prestigious honor. 

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UC's academic health system is investing in addressing the health needs of California's communities

The University of California Health has released its FY 2022-2023 community benefits report, detailing the system's investments in addressing local health care needs.

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New research to study effects of housing services and universal basic income for people living with HIV

Researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing and the non-profit, Access to Prevention Advocacy Intervention and Treatment, a division of Special Service for Groups (APAIT/SSG), have received a $675,000 grant to study strategies to improve outcomes for people living with HIV.

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