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Congratulations, Class of 2025!

More than 200 nursing students will cross the Royce Hall stage on June 14.

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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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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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A Year of Growth & Impact: APINSAA Wraps Up ’24 – ‘25

As the 2024–2025 academic year comes to a close, the Asian and Pacific Islander Nursing Student and Alumni Association (APINSAA) at the UCLA School of Nursing is celebrating a year marked by remarkable growth and community engagement.

Chancellor Julio Frenk

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk to deliver keynote address to nursing’s Class of 2025

More than 200 nursing students are preparing to cross the Royce Hall stage at this year’s UCLA School of Nursing Commencement Ceremony, taking place June 14, 2025.

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New study explores cardiovascular risks of secondhand hookah smoke

Newly funded research from UCLA School of Nursing led by Assistant Professor Mary Rezk-Hanna, PhD, NP-C, FPCNA, FAHA, FAAN, is examining the short-term cardiovascular effects of secondhand exposure to flavored hookah smoke.

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