About the College of Nursing

Creating the future nursing workforce

As the state’s nursing education leader, SDSU College of Nursing alumni are registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, advanced practice registered nurses who are certified as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators, health care leaders and nurse scientists. One-third of the newly licensed registered nurses in South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã each year are SDSU graduates. Since 1977, the College of Nursing has offered the only public education Master of Science degree in nursing, and since 2005, the state’s only Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing (Ph.D.). The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, offered since 2009, prepares advanced practice registered nurses at the professional doctorate level of practice.

Student and patient

We pride ourselves in ensuring the quality and integrity of our nursing programs.
Student at computer

To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 GPA.
student with pediatric patient

The College of Nursing publishes a regular electronic newsletter. 
Two students in lab

Our summary organizational chart is available for your assistance and guidance. 
Student In lab with simulator

The College of Nursing strives for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, scholarship and health services to individuals, communities and populations across the life span.
Nursing student and professor working on simulated arm.

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