# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gnme
**Parent**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/graduate-programs

# Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/)

[Email the Program](mailto:eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu)

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

[2026](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4678)

[2025](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4518)

[2023](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4155)

[2022](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4112)

[2021](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3793)

[2020](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3755)

[2016](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3440)

[2015](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3149)

Administrative ByLaws

[2026](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4682)

Major Code

GNME

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## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
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[Program Admissions Requirements](https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/admissions/programs/msn.html)

Admission Deadlines

General: Jan 15, 2026\

### Admissions Actions

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

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## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Estephany Ascencio - Sanchez
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[eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu](mailto:eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu)

**Program Coordinator for Current Students**\
 Michelle Chinn
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(916) 734-3086 | [HS-SONStudentServices@ucdavis.edu](mailto:HS-SONStudentServices@ucdavis.edu)

**Admissions Coordinator**\
 Katharine Leyva
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(916) 734-7720 | [SONAdmissions@health.ucdavis.edu](mailto:SONAdmissions@health.ucdavis.edu)

**Program Coordinator**\
 Chelsea Norris
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[crnorris@ucdavis.edu](mailto:crnorris@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Group Chair**\
 Laura Van Auker
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[lvanauker@ucdavis.edu](mailto:lvanauker@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: General**\
 Jennifer Edwards
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
(916) 734-2145 | [jjedwards@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jjedwards@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Mary Gallagher
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
[magallagher@ucdavis.edu](mailto:magallagher@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Monica Godden
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
[mmgodden@ucdavis.edu](mailto:mmgodden@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Teuta Kadiu
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
(916)734-2145 | [tkadiu@ucdavis.edu](mailto:tkadiu@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Charis Ong
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
(916) 734-2145 | [chaong@ucdavis.edu](mailto:chaong@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Sandra Pon
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
(916) 703-3060 | [smpon@ucdavis.edu](mailto:smpon@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Shana Ruggenberg
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
(916) 734-2145 | [sruggenberg@ucdavis.edu](mailto:sruggenberg@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Laura Senn
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Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) \
[lsenn@ucdavis.edu](mailto:lsenn@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Studies Contacts

**Internal Fellowship Analyst**\
 Heidi West
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(530) 754-9473 | [hewest@ucdavis.edu](mailto:hewest@ucdavis.edu)

**Senior Academic Advisor**\
 Sarah Hamid
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(530) 754-2355 | [shamid@ucdavis.edu](mailto:shamid@ucdavis.edu)