School of Nursing

Congratulations to third-semester nursing student, Jose Alvarez! he was one of 23 students chosen by the California State University to receive the 2020 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement - the CSU system’s highest recognition of student achievement! Only one student from each of the 23 CSU's are chosen for this distinction. Congratulations, Jose! Read his story: bit.ly/32CkpTp

All nursing students are invited to the first CHHS Student Open Forum of the semester, hosted by Dean Denise Seabert and your Fresno State ASI Senator, Alison Garibay. This is an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, voice concerns & more. Check your campus email for Zoom info. Remember, your voice matters!

Three months ago, 2019 Nursing graduate Simran Kaur boarded a plane for NYC - one of the hardest hit areas of the COVID-19 Pandemic. As a volunteer travel nurse, she worked the frontlines in the ER. Now back home in Clovis, Simran talked with KSEE24 News about her experience. Way to go, Simran!

Just a gentle reminder to those applying for the nursing program: The Spring admission cycle will close at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31st. For questions, contact [email protected].

Nurse Journal shared this article about the top 25 reasons to become a nurse. To our students and alumni, what is YOUR reason for becoming a nurse? Share with us in the comments!

The National Student Response Network is looking for nursing student to volunteer primarily in Madera County hospitals in response to COVID-19. Click the link to learn more about the different volunteer opportunities. Please note: The School of Nursing is not affiliated with the NSRN and this volunteer opportunity is not connected to any coursework and/or clinical opportunities at Fresno State.

"Each year, Fresno State’s School of Nursing graduates about 150 students 100% of whom find employment or job placements before graduating, with a majority staying and serving local populations. That’s good news for the Central Valley. As rapid population growth throughout California is outpacing the capacity of nursing schools to produce the next generation of frontline health care workers, the Valley’s shortage is among the most critical in the state." Read more about how our school is preparing nursing leaders for the workforce in the latest issue of Fresno State Magazine!

Happening online this Wednesday, June 24! Hear from alumni currently working in the health and human services field; and gain best practices and tips to get ahead.

Dr. Sylvia Miller was quoted in this The Business Journal article and mentioned the School of Nursing is developing plans to make different avenues of training just as effective, if not even more effective, than onsite training. At least for the last ten years, there’s always been a shortage of nurses, so I think that shortage is going to continue. That’s why it’s important for us to make sure our students are able to complete their practicum, move forward in the program and graduate. The profession is in need of nurses. Read more from the The Business Journal at the link.

"Fresno State’s approximately 600 DACA students represent the potential offered by our country and are a key part of California and our nation’s future. Academically, these students have earned their place within the California State University. They are studying to be nurses, teachers and engineers, to provide for their communities and fill the high demand for an educated workforce, including much-needed health care professionals, in California." Read more from President Joseph I. Castro, regarding today's Supreme Court ruling of DACA, at the link.

In September 2019, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing conducted a full review and site study on several of our School of Nursing programs. On June 4th, the CCNE announced the results of those reviews with the following successful accreditation outcomes: - The master’s degree nursing program regained accreditation status through June 2025. - The online psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner post-graduate certificate program received initial accreditation and is now ac...credited through June 2030. - The baccalaureate degree nursing program had its accreditation renewed through June 2030. Please read more about the accreditation status of our programs at the news link: http://www.fresnostatenews.com//accrediting-agency-affirm/

Nursing grads Madison Mendoza and Haley Harralson were featured on CBS 47 On Your Side - KGPE TV this past weekend, showcasing their drive by commencement!

Congratulations to our entire graduating class of 2020!! Faculty in the baccalaureate program put together this special message for our Spring 2020 cohort who are receiving their bachelor's degrees in Nursing. We are so proud of you and your wonderful achievements! Way to go!!