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Preparing tomorrow's advanced practice clinicians and nurse leaders

2024 White Coat Ceremony marks a milestone for advanced practice students.

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The UCLA School of Nursing prepares students to excel in patient care, research, education, and leadership. Its six academic programs are taught by nationally recognized faculty and...

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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, educate future nurses, and improve healthcare delivery and policy.

PhD

Post BS-DNP Program

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

Post BS-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. The School attracts a vibrant student body and faculty of many ethnicities...

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School of Nursing faculty continually earn accolades and awards for their leadership, scholarship, and teaching. Fifteen are Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing...

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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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Study finds workplace stressor associated with increased cholesterol

Have you ever had stress at work? 77% of workers in the U.S. reported workplace stress, according to the American Psychological Association. The interplay of responsibility at work and home sometimes causes role conflicts since most of us have dual roles at home and at work.

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UCLA Nursing’s Welcome Week helps build a sense of community for new and returning students

In the new academic year, the UCLA School of Nursing welcomed 206 new students to the BS, MECN, APRN, DNP, and PhD programs. The Welcome Week programs marked the beginning of the new academic year with a variety of activities to allow students to get to know their peers, faculty, and staff.

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