2026 Bruin Nurses Month

Celebrating the Impact of Nursing and Bruins

A photograph of nursing students with the text Bruin Nurses Month

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 health care.

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 health care. At the UCLA Joe C. Wen 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?

Nursing student Alyssa L. Dominguez

Alyssa L. Dominguez | MSN-MECN Class of 2026

"Being a Bruin Nurse means learning alongside people who care for others like their own family and inspire me to grow into the best nurse I can be.”

UCLA alumna Michelle Panillo

Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP | BS in Nursing '13 

"Being a UCLA Bruin Nurse represents a commitment to clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and the advancement of the nursing profession. It reflects a foundation of rigorous academic preparation and a responsibility to lead with integrity, compassion, and innovation across healthcare settings. As Bruin nurses, we carry forward a legacy of improving patient outcomes, supporting families, and shaping the future of nursing through leadership and collaboration."

UCLA Nursing alumna Egzine Bennett Goodwin

Egzine Bennett Goodwin, RN, BSN, PHN | BS in Nursing '80

"I truly feel proud and accomplished to be a UCLA nurse. It gave me the confidence to provide excellent care to my patients throughout my nursing career in various roles. I am so thankful for the knowledge and training I received from this esteemed institution."

Nurses Month Events

Nursing students in a medical center with the graphic text 'We are bruin nurses'

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Upcoming Recruitment Events

Meet our Admissions team and learn more about our programs

  • May 5th : LA County Nurses Week Fair 
  • May 5th: UCLA Santa Monica Nurses Week Fair | UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
  • May 7th: UCLA Westwood Nurses Week Fair | Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • May 13th - UCLA Career Center "Nursing Jumpstart”
  • May 16th: UCLA Bruin Day for Transfers | UCLA
  • May 22nd - Unity and Kindness Day | Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • May 29th - Unity and Kindness Day | UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center