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The School of Nursing offers four doctoral program pathways that prepare students to advance nursing science and lead innovative change in health care and health policy.
How UCSF Experts are Using GenAI to Revolutionize Nursing Education
UCSF School of Nursing is developing a genAI-based immersive, virtual telehealth simulation tool to train advanced practice nursing students.
From AI to Virtual Nursing: Leveraging Technology in Nursing Practice
In new podcast episode, UCSF Health’s chief nursing informatics officer shares real-world examples of technology improving patient and provider lives.
Innovating Wellness: Health Research and Artificial Intelligence
School experts lead innovative projects that harness the power of AI to advance health and health equity.
Preparing Leaders in Health Care
PhD '14, MS
“UCSF, as a premier science and health institution, was the perfect environment to begin exploring issues of race through science and technology.”
DNP ’23, MS ’09, NP
“The program equipped me to effectively translate research into clinical practice, conduct quality improvement projects and lead with confidence in a large health care organization.”
PhD ’05, MS ’00
“We knew of health disparities before, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed them to a greater level. We can’t make little changes anymore. Now, we have to transform the health care system.”
Latest News and Podcasts
NIH Funding Drives UCSF’s Pursuit of Better Health for All
Research funded by the National Institutes of Health transforms patient care and buoys the Bay Area’s innovation economy. UC San Francisco...
How UCSF Experts are Using Generative AI to Revolutionize Nursing Education
Science of Caring
A key part of nursing education is learning how to interact with patients and provide a diagnosis based on both the patient’s medical history and...
From AI to Virtual Nursing: Leveraging Technology in Nursing Practice
Science of Caring
Artificial intelligence, remote health monitoring, virtual nursing – the potential for technology to enhance patient care and the delivery of...
Events
Clinical Trials Operations (CTO) Training Courses for Clinical Research Investigators
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 am