University of California, Los Angeles

700 Tiverton Ave.
Factor Building #2-153
Los Angeles, California 90095
Phone: 
310-825-7181
Contact: 

Suzette Cardin
sonsaff@sonnet.ucla.edu

Program Director: 

Suzette Cardin
sonsaff@sonnet.ucla.edu

Dean: 

Courtney Lyder
clyder@sonnet.ucla.edu

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Description & Objectives

M.S.N. Master’s Entry Clinical Nurse (MECN) Prelicensure Program:
An accelerated option within the master of nursing program designed to prepare individuals with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline for a career in nursing.  This program option is designed to produce nurse generalists with special leadership skills and cultural competency who are prepared to provide excellent health care service to a variety of community settings. Upon completion of the program, students earn an M.S.N. degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to receive licensure as a registered nurse.

Duration: 
2 years
Admission Requirements: 

Graduation from a recognized college or university with an accredited baccalaureate program; Successful completion of prerequisite coursework; Completed applications to UCLA and the School of Nursing; Three letters of recommendation; TOEFL score of 560 for international students.

Tuition Requirements: 

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