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Whether you're interested in advanced clinical practice, health policy, research or academia, we offer a rich educational experience with the opportunity to engage with top faculty, researchers and clinicians.

Melissa Im-Giuffrida, RN, and Lisa Magdaleno, RN, Master of Science program students, try a virtual reality application that will be used as part of a pilot program in the School of Nursing in academic year 2023-2024.

How Virtual Reality is Expanding Nursing Education

The School of Nursing is developing a virtual reality (VR) pilot program to evaluate the usefulness of VR in training advanced practice nursing students, complementing the didactic education and hands-on clinical training that students currently receive at UCSF.

Alumna Jennie Chin Hansen Awarded UCSF Medal

The campus' most prestigious award, the UCSF Medal recognizes individuals who inspire the work of those at UCSF to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Can Artificial Intelligence Defeat the Country's Leading Cause of Death?

Yoshimi Fukuoka, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor at the UCSF School of Nursing, explores the power of artificial intelligence to combat today’s urgent health issues.

Mentoring Program Aims to Help Re-Diversify Midwifery Workforce

The first of its kind in California, UCSF's Midwifery Mentoring and Belonging Program seeks to re-diversify the midwifery workforce by pairing BIPOC students with practicing BIPOC midwives to support them on their journey and careers.

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Welcome to the UCSF School of Nursing

Consistently recognized among the best nursing schools, the UCSF School of Nursing's dedicated nurse scientists, clinicians, students and staff share a common drive to make the world a better place. We push the boundaries of nursing science, every day, to improve human health and health care.

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Our Impact in Numbers

549

Students

43%

Underrepresented Students

40%

First-Generation Students

89%

NCLEX Pass Rate

Public Recipient of NIH Funds Nationally

$13.2M

In NIH Grants

Preparing Leaders in Health Care

Mary Massella

Master of Science Program

Class of 2017

“I will always be grateful to UCSF and my mentor, Maureen McGrath, for giving me the tools I needed to enable me to give back to my community.”

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Angelita Barrios

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Class of 2019

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to spread what I know, to teach students how to critically think and how to advocate for their patients.”

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Garrett Chan

PhD

Class of 2005

“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.”

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