2026 Bruin Nurses Month

Celebrating the Impact of Nursing and Bruins

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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 alumna Janet Boydstu wearing a black and white shirt.

Janet Boydstun, RNC-OB, MN | MSN ‘83

"Being a Bruin nurse means carrying forward the excellence, compassion, and foundation I was so lucky to receive at UCLA. I loved my time there, and earning my Master's in Maternity Nursing in 1983 inspired a lifelong commitment to caring for women and families with both skill and heart."

Xavier Ren wearing a black suit on the UCLA campus.

Xavier Ren | BS in Nursing Class of 2028

"Being a Bruin Nurse means upholding the values and characteristics of nursing while fostering a community of individuals who are passionate about what they do. It is the intersection of patient care, leadership, and compassion aimed at helping patients while creating real, tangible change in healthcare."

Jeffifer Cruz wearing a white lab coat.

Jennifer Cruz, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC | MSN-APRN '22 

"Being a Bruin Nurse means that I have a foundation of knowledge, integrity, and excellence that guides my practice every day. It has also given me lifelong friendships and meaningful connections that will continue to shape who I am forever. I am, and will always be, proud to be a Bruin!"

Nurses Month Events

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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