Transforming Healthcare Together

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) and Sutter Health are partnering to advance healthcare education at every stage—from students beginning their journey to professionals expanding their expertise. Together, we’re bridging academic learning with clinical experience to strengthen the healthcare workforce and build healthier communities.

Sutter Health employees are eligible for a $2,500 tuition reimbursement and a 20% tuition reduction on eligible SMU programs.

How It Works

Sutter Health employees explore SMU programs that align with their career goals.
Employees apply and access exclusive tuition benefits.
SMU supports learners through hands-on education, mentorship, and flexible learning options.
Graduates bring new knowledge and leadership back to Sutter Health and their communities.

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Programs Offered

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (ELMSN-CM)
Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (ELMSN-FNP)
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership (MSN-L)
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-PMHNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-Master’s (DNP-Post Master’s)
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program (DNAP)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNP-Certificate)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNP- Certificate)

Our Mission: Advancing Healthcare

Our partnership is built on a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and community.

Educations & Growth

With over 100 years of experience in healthcare education, SMU prepares students and professionals to lead with compassion, skill, and purpose. Sutter Health employees are eligible for a $2,500 tuition reimbursement and a 20% tuition reduction on eligible SMU programs.

Research & Quality Improvement

SMU students and faculty are driving meaningful change in healthcare through hands-on research, innovation, and quality improvement projects. These scholarly projects highlight the impact of academic learning when paired with clinical practice—addressing real-world healthcare challenges and creating solutions that improve patient outcomes.