Shana L. Ruggenberg, Ed.D., R.N.C.-O.B., C.N.S., C.N.E.; Director for the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing
Charleen Singh, Ph.D., F.N.P.-B.C., C.W.O.C.N., R.N.; Assistant Director for the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing

Mission Statement

Integrating the science and humanity of nursing and other health disciplines, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing leads innovative research, education and practice and prepares leaders who advance health, transform health care and ignite bold system change locally, nationally and globally.

Nursing Science & Health-Care Leadership Graduate Degree Program

Hosted by the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Graduate Degree Programs prepare nurse leaders, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, researchers and faculty in a unique interdisciplinary and interprofessional environment.

Master’s Entry Program in Nursing 

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing at UC Davis prepares new nurses as leaders in quality and safety, advocates for diverse patient populations and agents of change for healthier communities. Graduates of the program earn a Master of Science in Nurse Degree, have completed the education needed to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses and are eligible for certification as a Public Health Nurse.

Faculty

The UC Davis Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Graduate Group includes a wide cross-section of academic disciplines with faculty from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing as well as UC Davis Health and other UC Davis schools, colleges, and departments. Within the graduate group faculty are experts in nursing, health informatics, nutrition, biostatistics, public health and other fields.