Welcome to Sonoma State University School of Nursing
The health impacts of climate change are gaining attention, making it an important aspect of nursing care. Here at Sonoma State University, we recognize the importance of teaching our nursing students about climate and health. By partnering with the Nurses Climate Challenge – a national campaign mobilizing nurses to engage and educate health professionals and students about climate and health – we are able to incorporate a comprehensive set of easy-to-use resources to prepare our nursing students to better care for patients and communities in the world with a changing climate. We’re proud to join nursing schools across the country in this important initiative. Read more about the School of Nursing Commitment now.
For over 50 years, the Department of Nursing has been educating nurses. To date, we have educated over 4000 Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Educators, and Nurse Leaders to serve our region, state, country, and world. We are proud of our reputation for preparing excellent, well-qualified professionals. Our students are educated to practice in a variety of settings, including community health agencies, advanced practice settings, and acute care settings. Our core values include:
- Providing a foundation for lifelong learning
- Practicing nursing with a broad cultural perspective
- Developing professional leadership and active citizenship
- Fostering flexibility and resilience for a career in nursing within a dynamic world
- Contributing to the health and well-being of a community within a perspective of the world at large
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master's degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Sonoma State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 2-2-887-6791.
We are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Student Achievement Outcome Data (update to be posted shortly)
You are welcome to contact us about information unavailable on our website. Please also note the dates of our community information sessions open to the public offered each semester. We look forward to sharing more about the department and major options.
Announcements
What are the various pathways you can take with the end goal of becoming an RN?
September 18th, 10-11am. Join us in the Hub Living Room or via Zoom: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/82705406669?jst=2
The main office is located in Stevenson room 2702. Check the Nursing Faculty & Staff page to note offices in Stevenson Hall and Carson Hall.
Drop-in advising via Zoom is available this week on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Beginning next week, drop-in advising is held every Thursday from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Please find the Zoom link here: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/89443656140?jst=2
We encourage you to join with any questions you have. You must sign in with your SSU email to join.
September 9, 2026 @ 3:00 PM. Location: Join us in the Hub Living Room or via Zoom: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/89989462398
PowerPoint from September 2025
- CalState Apply + Fee: August 1 - November 30
- NursingCAS + Fee: October 1 - January 22
- School of Nursing Application Fee
PowerPoint September, 2025
- CalState Apply + Fee: August 1 - November 30
- NursingCAS + Fee: December 1 - January 31
- School of Nursing Application Fee
- NursingCAS + Fee: January 15 - March 1
- School of Nursing Application Fee
- Lower Division GE Prerequisite Checklist (LDGE Checklist) is required and should be uploaded to NursingCAS application (click here for the LDGE Checklist). For students who have catalog rights, click here for the LDGE Checklist.
