Nursing
Accreditations / Approvals
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
The School of Nursing's traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Nurse Practitioner programs are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
https://www.rn.ca.gov/
Important Deadlines
In order to apply below, email [email protected] for the invitation code
October 1 - December 15, 2024
Fall 2025 Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/ApplyOctober 1 - December 15, 2024
Fall 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Freshmen applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/ApplyOctober 1 - December 15, 2024
Fall 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Transfer applications are accepted in Cal State Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/ApplyOctober 1, 2024
FASFA applications open for the 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.
Mission Statement
“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..”
School of Nursing Leadership
SDSU-School of Nursing Professor and Director
Karen Macauley PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC
[email protected]
tel: 619.594.2540
SDSU-School of Nursing Associate Director (San Diego)
Michael Gates PhD, RN
[email protected]
tel: 619.594.3572
SDSU-School of Nursing Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs (Imperial Valley)
Erika Rodriguez MSN, RN, CNS
[email protected]
tel: 760.587.4158
SDSU-Imperial Valley Tenure Track Faculty
SDSU-IV Assistant Professor, Nursing
Neda Shamsalizadeh PhD, MS, RN
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SDSU-IV Assistant Professor, Nursing
Shiloh Williams PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNE
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SDSU-IV Assistant Professor, Nursing
Stephen Jaime PhD, RN, MS, CNS, CCRN
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Contact Information
SDSU-IV School of Nursing
[email protected]
tel: 760.587.4159
Administrative Support Coordinator II
McKenzie Flores
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Academic Advisor
Sarah Vandiver
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tel: 760.768.5612
RN-BSN Program Coordinator
Collett Ashurst RN, MSN, PHN
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Skills/Simulation Coordinator
ITS Faculty Fellow
Andrea Sanchez MSN, RN, PHN
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SDSU-IV Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs
Erika Rodriguez MSN, RN, CNS
[email protected]
SDSU-IV Student Affairs
Admissions, Financial Aid, WPA, International Experience & Registration
tel: 760.768.5502
Cashier's Office
Alexa Sierra Marquez
[email protected]
tel: 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
We look forward to hearing from you!
With fewer than a twelve hundred students, SDSU-IV provides a uniquely intimate educational experience.