NURSING BLOG
Becoming a new nurse during a pandemic
UCI School of Nursing alum Alana Lynn started working at a Southern California hospital during the post-holiday COVID-19 pandemic surge. Most people don’t start their careers in the middle of a global pandemic. But that’s what Alana Lynn [...]
Alumni Spotlight: Tori Romero
Our weekly Alumni Spotlight series features updates on the outstanding graduates of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. Tori Romero, MEPN class of 2019, shares her experiences. Where do you currently work? Children’s Hospital Los Angeles What is [...]
NEWS
U.S. News ranks MEPN program No. 45 in nation
The Master’s Entry in Nursing Program (MEPN) at the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing is one of the 50 best in the country in the 2022 rankings just released by U.S. News & World Report. The program, [...]
Research study to develop mental health mobile app for college students
You may be eligible to participate if you: Undergraduate/graduate student at UCI Are 18-25 years old Feeling a low or depressed mood for at least 2 weeks Speak and understand English Why participate? This is an NIMH-funded research study at [...]
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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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