Nursing

important deadlines

• October 1-October 30, 2023: Spring 2024 Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/Apply
• October 1-December 15, 2023: Fall 2024 Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/Apply
• October 1-December 15, 2023: Fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Freshmen applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/Apply
• October 1-December 15, 2023: Fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Transfer applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/Apply
• October 1, 2023: FASFA applications open for the 2024-2025 academic year: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/financial-aid

San Diego State University-Imperial Valley and the School of Nursing offer a Bachelor of Science in (BS) Nursing program, a Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science (RN-BS) in Nursing program and Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MS) program at the Brawley and Calexico sites.

The BS in Nursing accepts students (first time freshmen & transfer) each fall. The RN-BS in Nursing program accepts transfer students each fall and spring.  The MS in Nursing Leadership program accepts students every fall as a cohort model.

announcements

SDSU Imperial Valley RN-BS in Nursing Program has been available since July 2007. Registered Nurses with either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing are eligible to apply.  The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program gained California Board of Registered Nursing approval on May 18, 2022.

*The RN-BS in Nursing Program is for licensed California Registered Nurses, who completed a regionally accredited program.

our mission

Mission Statement

“The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of California and beyond. The School of Nursing prepares nurses and scholars to lead and transform nursing care in a rapidly changing, diverse and complex health care environment through academic excellence, professional practice, and strong community partnerships. The school is enriched through its diverse student population.”

Vision Statement

“San Diego State School of Nursing is committed to developing innovative, practice-relevant leaders through collaborative partnerships to improve health.”

school of nursing leadership

SDSU-School of Nursing Professor and Director
Karen Macauley PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC
[email protected]
1-619-594-2540

SDSU-School of Nursing Associate Director (San Diego)
Michael Gates PhD, RN
[email protected]
1-619-594-3572

SDSU-School of Nursing Associate Director (Imperial Valley)
Helina Hoyt PhD, RN, PHN
[email protected]

SDSU-IMPERIAL VALLEY tenure track faculty

SDSU-IV Assistant Professor, Nursing
Helina Hoyt PhD, RN, PHN
[email protected]

SDSU-IV Assistant Professor, Nursing
Neda Shamsalizadeh PhD, MS, RN
[email protected]

SDSU-IV Assistant Professor, Nursing
Shiloh Williams PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNE
[email protected]

contact information

SDSU-IV School of Nursing
[email protected]
760-587-4159

Administrative Support Coordinator II
McKenzie Flores
[email protected]

Academic Advisor
Sarah Vandiver-Bird
[email protected]

RN-BSN Program Coordinator
Collett Ashurst RN, MSN, PHN
[email protected]

Skills/Simulation Coordinator
ITS Faculty Fellow
Andrea Sanchez MSN, RN, PHN
[email protected]

SDSU-IV Associate Director
Helina Hoyt PhD, RN, PHN
[email protected]

SDSU-IV Health Professions / Academic Financial Aid Advisor
Katelyn Baeza
[email protected]

SDSU-IV Student Affairs
Admissions, Financial Aid, WPA, International Experience & Registration
1-760-768-5502

Cashier's Office
Alexa Sierra Marquez
[email protected] 
1-760-768-5514

We look forward to hearing from you!

With fewer than a thousand students, SDSU-IV provides a uniquely intimate educational experience.

SDSU Imperial Valley