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.

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.

Karen Macauley, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC
School of Nursing Director

Core Values

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Excellence

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..”