Each May, we come together to celebrate National Nurses Month – a time to recognize, reflect, and thank the nurses who are at the heart of healthcare.

This year, we honor the extraordinary compassion, excellence, and commitment of nurses locally and globally. From the bench to the bedside, in classrooms, hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and communities – nurses are driving innovation, advocating for patients, and shaping the future of healthcare. At the UCLA School of Nursing, we are proud to educate and support the next generation of Bruin Nurses who will continue a legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence. 

Thank you, nurses.

What does being a Bruin Nurse mean to you?


Neil Viswanathan talking about what it means to be a Bruin Nurse, "Being a Bruin Nurse means being the ally that your patient didn't know they needed – the nurse who provides care yet advocates for the empowerment of every person."
Gwen Uman talking about what it means to be Bruin Nurse.
Olivia Reed talking about what it means to be Bruin Nurse.
An image of nursing students with the text 'We are bruin nurses'

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Upcoming Recruitment Events

Meet our Admissions team and learn more about our programs

  • May 1st – Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) Conference from 9am-3pm
  • May 2nd – STOMP Conference at UCLA from 11am-2pm
  • May 3rd – School of Nursing Preceptor Event at UCLA
  • May 5th – UCLA Health and SON Nurse’s Week at Ronald Reagan from 11am-1pm
  • May 6th – UCLA Day at Santa Monica College from 9am-1pm
  • May 6th – Nurse’s Week at LA General Medical Center from 9am-1pm
  • May 6th – UCLA Health and SON Nurse’s Week at Santa Monica from 11am-1pm
  • May 7th – Nurse's Week at LMC Kaiser Sunset from 10am-2pm
  • May 7th – UCLA Day at Los Angeles Pierce College from 10am-1pm
  • May 8th – Nurse’s Week at Kaiser West Los Angeles from 11am-2pm
  • May 10th – Transfer Bruin Day at UCLA from 10am-3pm
  • May 28th – 21st Annual UCLA Nursing Science & Innovation Conference