UCLA Nursing School

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Preparing the future of nursing

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

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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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World-Class Faculty

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

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Read the new UCLA Nursing Magazine

The Winter 2025 Issue spotlights the people and ideas transforming nursing locally and globally.

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Submit an Abstract for the 2025 UCLA Nursing Science & Innovation Conference

UCLA Health Nursing and the UCLA School of Nursing are now accepting abstract submissions for podium (oral) and poster presentations at the 21st Annual UCLA Nursing Science and Innovation Conference, at UCLA Covel Commons on May 28, 2025. 

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2025 brings new faculty faces to the UCLA School of Nursing

The UCLA School of Nursing is proud to welcome two new faculty members, Dr. Ian Holloway and Dr. Gerardo Flores.

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