About School of Nursing

SDSU’s School of Nursing educates and empowers nursing students to advance equitable healthcare and wellbeing in the nursing profession in diverse regional and global communities.  Through state-of-art clinical practice and educational experiences we promote transformative healthcare and leadership.

Karen Macauley, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC

Welcome Message

Welcome to the School of Nursing at San Diego State University. Our mission is to ensure health and well being for all through nursing education and clinical excellence. We offer multiple programs to earn your BS, and our Masters of Science in Nursing offers advanced knowledge and skills to transform programs, policies, and services to meet the health needs of families, individuals, and communities. We look forward to having you in the School of Nursing at SDSU.

Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Inclusion
  • Innovation
  • Excellence

Mission Statement

SNA Students posing for a photo
Nurses discussing practices

Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality education that prepares a diverse student body to have a strong sense of ethics and professional integrity. We prioritize compassionate care and ethical practice, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect for all individuals, communities, and populations. Our goal is to graduate nurse leaders who advocate for health equity and social justice. Our commitment to innovation, academic excellence, community engagement, and lifelong learning guides us in preparing the next generation of nurses, nurse leaders and advanced practice nurses

Vision Statement

Our vision is to inspire compassionate, ethical and visionary nurse leaders and achieve excellence and innovation in nursing education, practice, and research while advancing the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.

Accreditations / Approvals

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing program at San Diego State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE).

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The School of Nursing's traditional Bachelor of Science (BS) and Nurse Practitioner programs are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
(https://www.rn.ca.gov/).

The School of Nursing’s baccalaureate program at San Diego State University was established in 1953, with the addition of the master’s degree program in 1982. Watch this video for a peek into forty years of nursing at SDSU.

Contact Us

SDSU School of Nursing

Adams Humanities Building 3138
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4158