Nursing

Undergraduate Program

Our nursing major prepares nurses and scholars to lead and transform nursing care in a rapidly changing, diverse, and complex healthcare environment through academic excellence, professional practice, and strong community partnerships. You'll learn about the emerging roles of the professional nurse and the social forces affecting health and healthcare systems. Coursework includes a foundation in biophysical and behavioral sciences, as well as in nursing science and evidence-based practice.

Majors (Emphasis/Specialization)

• Nursing, B.S.
• Nursing, B.S. (SDSU Imperial Valley)
• Nursing - Second Bachelor's, B.S.
• Nursing - Second Bachelor's, B.S. (SDSU Imperial Valley)
• Nursing - RN to BS Second Bachelor's, B.S.
• Nursing - RN to BS Second Bachelor's, B.S. (SDSU Imperial Valley)
• Accelerated Second Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (ASBSN), B.S. (SDSU Global Campus)

Note: Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential.

Sample Courses

• Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
• Exploring Healthcare in America
• Pediatric Nursing

Graduate Programs

• Nursing, DNP - HYBRID
• Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, DNP - HYBRID
• Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP - HYBRID
• Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP - HYBRID
• Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP - HYBRID