Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
A Historic Pledge. A Bold New Chapter.
Joe C. Wen’s $30M commitment will fuel nursing education, innovation, & impact.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Double Bruin Nurse inducted into UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame
Two-time NCAA gymnastics champion Brittani McCullough was UCLA Nursing’s first-ever student-athlete
Nursing community celebrates a new era as the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
More than 100 UCLA Nursing community members gathered to celebrate historic $30 million commitment to nursing from UCLA alumni and businessman Joe C. Wen.
In the News: UCLA Nursing alum featured in NY Times’ article on NFL players turning to nursing
Patrick Hill graduated from the UCLA Nursing Master's Entry Clinical Nurse program in 2016 after two years in the NFL
150 new nursing students join the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
Students welcomed back to UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
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