The traditional image of the nurse in the United States has not necessarily reflected the wide range of patients that they work with.
The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) at the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing aims to challenge the status quo by recruiting a class that is diverse in several ways, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, academic backgrounds, and life experiences.
After all, the learning has to extend beyond the curriculum.
Our School of Nursing has a holistic review process and welcomes students from all backgrounds to apply to MEPN and envision themselves belonging to and contributing to the field of Nursing.
“You do not have to be a 4.0 biology major to be a nurse in our master’s entry program,” says Megan Enciso, Director of Nursing Student Affairs.
“No matter what your major was or previous career path, or if you’re worried about GPA, I would still encourage you to apply as long as you follow our admissions guidelines and meet basic prerequisites.”
The goal is for the graduates of the nursing school to reflect the diverse community they serve so they can provide care that is culturally appropriate and sensitive. Having students from all walks of life ensures that can happen so health disparities in those communities can be eradicated.
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