Nursing is a science that requires in-depth knowledge, skills, and understanding. Nursing deals with not only a person s biological needs, but also their psychosocial and cultural needs. The demand for nurses is overwhelming and the salaries are increasing accordingly. These changes in health care trends are also making it even more important for nurses to be educated at the minimum level of baccalaureate degree. Also found in hospitals are nursing educators, quality assurance nurses, nurse managers, nurse epidemiologists, and nursing supervisors.
Nurses holding doctoral degrees often take positions in research or academic settings.
Students wishing to obtain a B.S.N. degree may follow one of two routes. The first option is to complete the pre-nursing requirements listed on the back of this sheet as preparation for transferring to a bachelors program at another school. The second option would be to complete the undergraduate degree at UCLA and apply to an accelerated BSN program, which allows students to earn the BSN in 12 months. These accelerated BSN programs are designed for students who have a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline and can be completed as part of a 3 year MSN program. Admission requirements for these programs vary greatly, therefore contacting the schools directly is highly recommended.