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.

Major Code
GNME

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 15, 2026

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Estephany Ascencio - Sanchez
[email protected]

Program Coordinator for Current Students
Michelle Chinn
(916) 734-3086 | [email protected]

Admissions Coordinator
Katharine Leyva
(916) 734-7720 | [email protected]

Program Coordinator
Chelsea Norris
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Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Laura Van Auker
[email protected]

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Jennifer Edwards
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
(916) 734-2145 | [email protected]

Advisor: General
Mary Gallagher
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
[email protected]

Advisor: General
Monica Godden
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
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Advisor: General
Teuta Kadiu
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
(916)734-2145 | [email protected]

Advisor: General
Charis Ong
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
(916) 734-2145 | [email protected]

Advisor: General
Sandra Pon
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
(916) 703-3060 | [email protected]

Advisor: General
Shana Ruggenberg
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
(916) 734-2145 | [email protected]

Advisor: General
Laura Senn
Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)
[email protected]

Graduate Studies Contacts

Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | [email protected]

Senior Academic Advisor
Sarah Hamid
(530) 754-2355 | [email protected]