UCLA Nursing School

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More than 200 new students, from undergraduate to doctoral, are joining the UCLA School of Nursing beginning September 23.

A Message from Dean Zhan & Welcome Events

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. 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

Master of Science - APRN

The two-year Master of Science in Nursing program prepares registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing to specialize in Adult/Gerontology, Family, or Pediatric nursing.

APRN

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

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The two-year, practice-focused hybrid program prepares working professional nurses for careers in nursing leadership and administration. DNPs use evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes on a systems level.

DNP

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

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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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World-Class Faculty

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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UCLA Nursing News

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Using interactive storytelling to improve mental health outcomes

UCLA School of Nursing Professor MarySue Heilemann, PhD, RN, FAAN, is leading a randomized trial to test a novel interactive storytelling app designed to connect Latina women to mental health care.

Dr. Emma Cuenca selected for prestigious nurse leader fellowship

UCLA School of Nursing Associate Adjunct Professor Emma Cuenca, DNP, RN, CCRN, CSC, CNS, is one of just 50 nurse leaders from across the country selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program.

Nursing researcher publishes in Journal of Clinical Oncology

UCLA School of Nursing Associate Professor Su Yon Jung, PhD, has published a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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