Added Costs for Nursing Students

BS & MECN Programs

1	Uniform (scrubs)*:	$50
2	Stethoscope (MDF, Littman, or Prestige brand, suitable for adult and pediatric care and have both a bell and diaphragm.):	Varies
3	Lab Pack*:	$450-550
4	ATI EHR* (used across multiple lab courses to provide the opportunity to practice documentation in a simulated Electronic Health Record)*:	$144
5	Castle Branch profile (includes: Background Check, Health Clearance Document Tracker)*:	$95
6	Additional Background Checks*:	$45
7	Urine Drug Screening*:	$50
8	Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification*:	$75
9	LA Fire Card*:	$65
10	Onboarding Platforms for Clinical Sites (e.g., MyClinicalExchange (mCE):	$50
11	Safe Medicate Math Program*:	$99
12	Potter and Perry Sherpath Elsevier*:	$485
13	Kaplan Review Package*:	$650 ($108.33 for 6 terms)
14	Microbiology (MIMG) Lab (undergrads only) - effective Fall 2024	$75.07
15	N3 Anatomy Lab Software Physio-EX 10.0 (undergrads only)	$120

*approximate costs (actual cost at time of purchase may be different)

See Important Notes on the next page.

Important Notes

Some nursing classes offer “inclusive access” materials that are conveniently billed to your BruinBill unless you choose to opt out. To manage your course materials effectively, be sure to check emails from the UCLA Bookstore for important details on your options.
Uniforms will be ready for purchase at the Health Science store mid-to-late August. Purchase before the start of Fall quarter, either in-person or online. Link to purchase uniforms online: https://www.bruincustomprint.com/uclanurse/shop/home
Stethoscopes should be purchased before the start of Fall quarter, from a retailer of your choice. Any brand suitable for nurses will do.
Lab packs must be purchased from the School of Nursing. More information released in mid-September.
You will be informed about how to purchase all other items from the School of Nursing as needed.

Last updated: June 23, 2025 JK