Through various nursing education programs, we prepare nurses to lead and transform nursing care in a rapidly changing, diverse and complex healthcare environment through academic excellence, innovative research, superior clinical practice, strong community partnerships, and global initiatives.
To this end, we have developed the following programs for international nurses:
Nursing Observerships: The UCLA Health International Nursing Observership Program is an informal observership experience that enables participants to observe UCLA Health nurses in various units during patient rounds, bedside care, and clinical settings.
Nursing Executive Management Program: UCLA Health International Nursing Management Programs share the unique skills and methods by which our nurse leaders manage our organization every day. To learn more or apply, please click here.
Simulation Education: The Nursing Simulation Education Program (NSEP) provides an opportunity for practicing nurses to apply knowledge and skills in a safe learning environment.
Continuing Nursing Education: UCLA offers significant opportunities for unique educational experiences, no matter what level of experience you have or type of education you are seeking.
The UCLA International Nursing Observership Program is an informal observership experience that enables participants to observe UCLA Health nurses in various units during patient rounds, bedside care, and clinical settings.
Participation in the observership program does not have any bearing on pending or future education program applications. UCLA Health is unable to provide any recommendation letters regarding your participation in the observership program. Federal regulations prevent observers from having patient care responsibilities or involvement in any form of volunteer research. Please note as an observer, you are not eligible to have a mednet.ucla.edu email address and cannot have access to our electronic patient record-keeping system. All health professionals participating in the UCLA International Physician Observership Program are required to comply with all UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine policies.
The observership period is a maximum of two weeks. We are unable to accept requests for observerships longer than two weeks.
Minimum education - Hold valid nursing license.
English Proficiency - In order for you to have the most productive educational and learning experience during your observership, you must be proficient in English.
Visa - You are required to have a B-1 (Temporary Business Visitor) visa. Please note UCLA is unable to assist in processing visas. To find out more about temporary business visas, please go to the U.S. Customs & Immigration Services website. If you have a different type of visa, please contact the International Office at IntlEdu@mednet.ucla.edu.
Please note there is a nonrefundable $500 application fee. There is a $300/day training fee; payment will need to be received prior to the start of observership. Observers will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
For additional questions regarding the program, requirements, or application process, please contact the International Education Program at IntlEdu@mednet.ucla.edu or call +1 310-794-9975.
Observership Schedule
Please refer to page 2 of the observership application for the nursing units’ observership schedule. Please note each specialty unit has designated times for hosting observers; requests for exceptions cannot be accommodated. Due to limited availability, each unit is only able to host a maximum of two nurse observers at a time. Applicants are allowed to apply to one unit at a time and cannot observe in multiple units during the designated month.
Application
To apply, please complete the below application and submit to IntlEdu@mednet.ucla.edu.
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The purpose of this program is to provide mid-level nursing managers the skills and tools to lead a nursing workforce successfully. Introduction to topics such as clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and staffing will be provided.
The purpose of this program is to provide senior nursing managers a framework for managing system-level changes, managing large scale safety and quality initiatives, and collaborating with healthcare professionals across the care continuum.
For more information regarding available courses and customized nursing leadership programs, please contact IntlEdu@mednet.ucla.edu.
The Nursing Simulation Education Program (NSEP) provides an opportunity for practicing nurses to apply knowledge and skills in a safe learning environment. The NSEP uses a variety of modalities, such as high-fidelity mannequins, task trainers, and standardized patients to optimize the achievement of expected learning outcomes. Subject matter experts develop scenarios that simulate real-life clinical situations to address the needs of individual units and to increase the validity of the simulation.
Examples of Simulation-Based Courses are TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety, an interdisciplinary team-based approach to clinical care), Simulation Instructor Training, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing Simulation, Safe Patient Handling, and Neonatal Resuscitation.
The mission of the NSEP is to provide advanced education for professional nurses on current patient safety concerns, to assist with developing new competencies, and to promote self-confidence through experiential learning. The NSEP supports the mission of UCLA Health in the delivery of leading-edge patient care.
Clinical nurses can participate in NSEP or other clinical training programs. The program curriculum will be tailored to meet the nurses’ needs and can also be customized to include nursing observerships. Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation after completion of the program.
UCLA offers significant opportunities for unique educational experiences, no matter what level of experience you have or type of education you are seeking. Some of our programs include:
The Department of Nursing Research & Education (NRE) proudly supports the professional development of UCLA nurses across our multi-system organization. Educational offerings at UCLA Health range from large conferences to small, unit-based classes.
“The UCLA Way” nursing education programs are tailored programs featuring a curriculum that all UCLA Health nurses receive as part of their onboarding and training. These courses provide international nurses insight into UCLA’s nursing department and standards of care. Program curriculum is customized to help nurses master the challenges of advances in treatment, healthcare delivery systems, new technologies, and patient acuity. The courses are specific to different specialty units and include sessions that address leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalism. Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation after completion of the program. For more information regarding “The UCLA Way” nursing education program, please contact IntlEdu@mednet.ucla.edu.
Through a membership model, our international partners will be able to access our International Distance Learning Program through our secure platform, Cornerstone. These online courses range from instructional modules featuring clinical procedures to step-by-step procedures and advising content in disciplines such as nursing, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy. For more information regarding access to the International Distance Learning Program, please contact IntlEdu@mednet.ucla.edu.
The Nursing Simulation Education Program (NSEP) provides an opportunity for practicing nurses to apply knowledge and skills in a safe learning environment. The NSEP uses a variety of modalities, such as high-fidelity mannequins, task trainers, and standardized patients to optimize the achievement of expected learning outcomes. Subject matter experts develop scenarios that simulate real-life clinical situations to address the needs of individual units and to increase the validity of the simulation.
Examples of Simulation-Based Courses are TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety, an interdisciplinary team-based approach to clinical care), Simulation Instructor Training, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing Simulation, Safe Patient Handling, and Neonatal Resuscitation.
The mission of the NSEP is to provide advanced education for professional nurses on current patient safety concerns, to assist with developing new competencies, and to promote self-confidence through experiential learning. The NSEP supports the mission of UCLA Health in the delivery of leading-edge patient care.
Clinical nurses can participate in NSEP or other clinical training programs. The program curriculum will be tailored to meet the nurses’ needs and can be customized to include nursing observerships. Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation after completion of the program.
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