School of Nursing

Welcome to Nursing!

We strive to be a dynamic leader in the art and science of nursing, educating ethically and culturally-sensitive nursing students to alleviate suffering and to promote, preserve, and restore dignity for all patients. The School of Nursing creates and practices innovative models of instruction, generates cutting edge research and creative activities, and advocates for health care needs in diverse local, regional, and global communities.

Start Your Journey

Traditional BSN

This pre-licensure program leads to a B.S. in Nursing. When complete, students are eligible for licensure and certification.
Accelerated BSN

This 24-month program is designed for students who hold a degree outside of Nursing and who have not completed any LVN or RN coursework.
LVN to BSN

Designed for students who have a valid California LVN license, meet the program requirements, and want to pursue a B.S. in Nursing degree.
Online RN to BSN

This is an accelerated, fully online program designed for Registered Nurses with an Associate’s degree to earn their BSN in just 16 months.
M.S. in Nursing

This part-time program prepares nurses for positions in the health care industry and continued study at the doctoral level.

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The abuse can be financial, psychological, physical or sexual. And when it comes to the elderly, it is only getting worse. All of which is why a new book that was co-written and edited by Cal State San Marcos associate professor Dr. Amy Carney, “Elder Abuse: Forensic, Legal and Medical Aspects,” has the promise to become a seminal work on the subject.

Nursing Student Awards, Spring 2020

Congratulations to the Student Awardees for Spring 2020!

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Temporary Faculty List for 1st Year of 3-year Appointments (AY 20/21)

Accreditaton

The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master's degree programs in nursing, and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at California State University San Marcos are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.