Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit university in Los Angeles, California, and home to the Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing. Its nursing pathways span prelicensure and graduate study, giving students access to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level preparation in a setting known for close ties to community health.
Students can expect coursework in patient care, evidence-based practice, leadership, population health, informatics, and interprofessional teamwork, along with supervised clinical learning and simulation. The school places strong emphasis on primary care, urban health, and service to medically underserved communities, especially in South Los Angeles. Prelicensure nursing study is designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN, while advanced practice options may support preparation for national nurse practitioner certification. Compared with some larger nearby nursing schools, CDU stands out for its mission-centered approach, smaller scale, and clear focus on improving care in communities that need it most.
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A BSN is a 4-year university RN degree, widely preferred by employers and required for many advanced roles, whose graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN.
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