College of Nursing

Preparing Compassionate and Skilled Clinicians and Nurse Leaders

SMU's College of Nursing is proud to be a top provider of registered nurses in Northern California and the Central Valley. We prepare you for careers in all levels of the field, from entry-level clinical positions to advanced careers in primary care and nursing leadership.

In line with SMU’s mission, our programs prepare nurses to promote health and well-being across diverse populations and communities, recognize the importance of social determinants of health, and practice with compassion, kindness, and respect. Our curriculum blends theory, research, and practice and prepares you to make evidence-based decisions and work independently or in tandem with other caregivers.

Mission
The College of Nursing prepares highly skilled nurse clinicians and nurse leaders who promote health and well-being across diverse populations and communities, recognize the importance of social determinants of health, and practice with compassion, kindness, and respect.

Vision 
Through innovations in nursing education, we prepare nurses who will improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve and transform their healthcare experience through:

• Novel partnerships and collaborations
• Robust interdisciplinary training
• Conscientious and explicit use of research and evidence
• Pioneering innovations in nursing education

Values 
The faculty of College of Nursing are guided by the following values:

• Social justice
• Diversity
• Lifelong learning
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Scholarship