Why is UCI's nursing program so small (42 people)?!

<p>My friend is in UCI’s nursing program and from my understanding it is very small since it is a brand new program. Many of the profs and classes have never been taught to undergrads. My friend says admins are just going with the flow and seeing how things are working, adjusting the program as neccessary. I believe they are also starting a Master’s degree sometime soon.</p>