UCSF School of Nursing

"Choosing a topic for doctoral research” is part three of Victoria Flores' Doctoral Journey. PhD student Victoria Flores shares her story as she faces new challenges, new experiences and new direction in her progression from our Master’s program to our Doctoral program. Find out what it’s like to be a part of the UCSF Family.

Research is at the very core of our School's mission. In tangible ways, our research advances nursing knowledge, guides improvements in health services and patient care, and contributes actively in the development of new and exciting educational content.

Science of Caring is a monthly online publication from UC San Francisco School of Nursing. Our mission is to deliver original, insightful stories about important issues in health care from the perspective of our scientists and clinicians. Discover how we're leading the way in nursing education, practice, and research.

The School of Nursing's Center for Global Health supports initiatives that prepare graduates to act as global health nursing leaders. Our projects address complex issues, and engage faculty to advance nursing education, research, and practice worldwide.