UC Davis Graduate Studies
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge of integrating scientific findings into their nursing practice; evidence-based and person-centered care; cultural humility; influencing policy that promotes equity in health care; informatics; effective communication and collaboration skills; effective leadership; population-based health promotion; community health; public health; gerontology; rural health; and health disparities. Students graduate with qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to serve as a registered nurse.
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S.N. (Master of Science in Nursing) Plan II
Lead Dean
School of Nursing
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GNME
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 15, 2026\
Admissions Actions
Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Estephany Ascencio - Sanchez \ eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu
Program Coordinator for Current Students\ Michelle Chinn \ (916) 734-3086 | HS-SONStudentServices@ucdavis.edu
Admissions Coordinator\ Katharine Leyva \ (916) 734-7720 | SONAdmissions@health.ucdavis.edu
Program Coordinator\ Chelsea Norris \ crnorris@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair\ Laura Van Auker \ lvanauker@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Jennifer Edwards \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ (916) 734-2145 | jjedwards@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Mary Gallagher \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ magallagher@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Monica Godden \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ mmgodden@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Teuta Kadiu \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ (916)734-2145 | tkadiu@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Charis Ong \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ (916) 734-2145 | chaong@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Sandra Pon \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ (916) 703-3060 | smpon@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Shana Ruggenberg \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ (916) 734-2145 | sruggenberg@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Laura Senn \ Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \ lsenn@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Internal Fellowship Analyst\ Heidi West \ (530) 754-9473 | hewest@ucdavis.edu
Senior Academic Advisor\ Sarah Hamid \ (530) 754-2355 | shamid@ucdavis.edu