NURSING BLOG
Alumni Spotlight: John Aldrich Alejandro
Our weekly Alumni Spotlight series features updates on the outstanding graduates of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. John Aldrich Alejandro, class of 2012, shares his experiences. Where do you work? Hoag Medical Group What is your title? Nurse [...]
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Martinez
Our weekly Alumni Spotlight series features updates on the outstanding graduates of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. Sarah Martinez, class of 2019, shares her experiences. Where do you work? UCI Medical Center What is your title? Clinical [...]
NEWS
Nursing PhD student receives Latino Excellence & Achievement Award
Nursing PhD student Sarah Rodrigues's research interests include family-centered and trauma-informed care, embodied knowledge and narrative methodologies. Third-year nursing PhD student Sarah Rodrigues was recently honored with the Latino Excellence and Achievement Award (LEAD) for her contributions as [...]
IPONS selects two PhD students to present research
Two Center of Nursing Philosophy fellows have been selected for a PODIUM presentation at the International Philosophy of Nursing Society (IPONS) at its next meeting. "This is a major achievement in their PhD careers," says Miriam Bender, director of the [...]
Advancing the Science of Compassionate Healthcare
WHY CHOOSE US?
At the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of nurses. To us, that means providing a quality education built upon scholarly research and evidence based-practice as well as an environment that nurtures the desire to continually drive improvement. We are confident that our students will go forth and advance the science of nursing, lead innovative health care practice, and truly champion access to quality healthcare for all. Read More
SCHOOL FACTS
The UCI Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing has a rich, deep history. Its existence is the realization of a vision that began decades ago.
Students
Approximately:
- 170 enrolled in the baccalaureate program
- 56 enrolled in graduate programs
- 100% pass rate on National NP Board Certified exams
- 93% NCLEX passing rate
- 8 to 1 student/faculty ratio in labs and clinical courses
- 573 alumni and counting!
- 40% underrepresented minorities
Faculty
Approximately:
- 23 full-time faculty
- 100% have advanced degrees
- Over $13 million in total sponsored research project funding
- Faculty research projects contribute to the improvement of health and health care in areas such as oncology, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, self-care, mental health, women’s health, clinical policy, and nursing education.
- Academic Practice Partnership with UCI Health
- Student practicum hours at world renown UCI Medical Center
- The only University of California school with a faculty nursing practice
- Faculty actively practicing in under-served areas and throughout the UCI Health and Student Health Centers
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