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College of Nursing

SMU’s College of Nursing is proud to be a top provider of registered nurses in Northern California and the Central Valley. We prepare students 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 students to make evidence-based decisions and work independently or in tandem with other caregivers.

Uplift Tomorrow's Nursing Leaders

Your gift goes directly to scholarship funds help to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses for students in any of SMU's nursing programs. These funds enable SMU students to focus more on their education and less on holding down a job or taking out student loans.

In the words of a student:

"As a mother and a nursing student, I know how challenging it can be to balance family responsibilities, academics, and the financial pressures of pursuing higher education. This scholarship not only alleviates some of those financial burdens but also provides me with the confidence and motivation to continue pushing forward. I hope to one day pay forward the kindness you’ve shown by giving back to my community and inspiring others to pursue their dreams, no matter the challenges."

- Current BSN Student

$20,000
MIDNIGHT DEADLINE: Final Push Challenge (Nursing)
An anonymous College of Nursing donor is encouraging us all to give by surpassing the 56 gifts for Nursing in 2024's Giving Days. If we pass 56 gifts we will unlock an additional $20,000 for Nursing! Let’s uplift students together!
Completed
$10,000
Borgeson Family Strong Start Challenge
5:00PM DEADLINE: Our generous supporters Gerry (DIP ’68, Nursing) and Phil Borgeson are challenging us to give early! If we reach 50 donors before 5:00pm on May 13th, we will unlock a $10,000 donation to benefit student scholarship this year.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
MIDNIGHT DEADLINE: Final Push Challenge (All Programs)
An anonymous donor is encouraging us all to give by surpassing the 135 gifts raised in 2024's Giving Days. If we pass 135 gifts we will unlock an additional $5,000! Let’s uplift students together!
Completed
$1,000
Challenge to ABSN to support the Student Emergency Fund
An anonymous donor is challenging ABSN to support the Student Emergency Fund. Let's get 12 ABSN faculty and alumni to give to this critically important need for our students, and we will unlock $1,000!
Completed
$15,000
SMU New Oakland Campus Challenge
MIDNIGHT DEADLINE: One of our generous Board of Regents is challenging us to reach 100 donors! If we reach 100 donors before 11:59pm on May 14th, we will unlock a $15,000 donation to benefit our new New Oakland Campus.
Completed
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