Dr. Karen Grimley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karen Grimley holds the position of Assistant Dean and Chief Nursing Executive at UCLA Health. With a Doctorate in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University, she has a robust background in professional nursing practice, clinical education, and research. Under her leadership, UCLA Health has focused on managing the overall delivery of patient care, promoting professional development, and advancing clinical services. Grimley is committed to enhancing patient experience and nursing leadership in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Her presentations at various prestigious conferences, including the Dignity Health Chief Nursing Officer Annual Meeting and the UCLA Health ValU Summit, demonstrate her expertise in strategic nursing practices. Grimley's academic contributions include co-authoring research published in respected journals, where she explores critical issues in nursing education and patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Dean; Chief Nursing Executive

— Present

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for overall delivery and management of patient care, professional nursing practice, clinical education, and research.

Awards

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Beryl Institute Scholar

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Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Nursing

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FONE Scholarship recipient

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Cambridge Who’s Registry Executives Professionals

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.