Dr. Emma Cuenca

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emma Cuenca is an Associate Adjunct Professor and the Director of the Bachelor and Master's Entry Clinical Nursing Prelicensure Programs at the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of San Diego and has decades of experience in nursing, particularly in critical care and clinical nurse specialization in gerontology. Her active engagement in professional organizations includes being a member of the National Clinical Nurse Specialist Association and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She has received multiple awards, including the Nursing Excellence Award from the Philippine Nurses Association of Southern California and special recognition from Kaiser Permanente Academy for her contributions to evidence-based practice. Cuenca's extensive research publications focus on topics like nursing behavior, pain resource programs, and evidence-based practices, demonstrating her commitment to advancing nursing practices through rigorous research and active participation in academic discourse.

Research Interests

Awards

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Special Recognition Award

2016-01-01
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Nursing Excellence Award

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Alumna Award

2013-01-01
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Nightingale’s Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.