Department of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)

SVSU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare by combining rigorous academics with hands-on clinical experiences. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the program emphasizes evidence-based practice, compassionate patient care, and critical judgment skills. Students benefit from small class sizes, state-of-the-art simulation labs, and clinical placements in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of the nursing profession. Graduates are prepared to excel on the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue careers in a wide range of healthcare environments.

In addition to the full-time BSN program SVSU offers a part-time BSN program.

RN to BSN

SVSU welcomes nurses interested in returning to school for their bachelor's degree. SVSU also welcomes students in an ADN program from a partnership community college while concurrently taking SVSU RN to BSN courses, allowing them to complete their BSN from SVSU in additional semesters.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

SVSU's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers advanced education for registered nurses to expand their career opportunities as nurse practitioners, educators or administrators. With three specialized tracks—Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, and Dual Nurse Education/Nurse Administrator—the program provides flexible options to accommodate working nurses, including primarily online coursework and occasional evening classes. This graduate program emphasizes leadership development, advanced clinical practice, and evidence-based care, preparing nurses to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare system

Post Graduate Nursing and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificates

This Post-Graduate Certificate is designed for nurses who hold a master's degree in nursing from an accredited program and want to gain expertise in a different specialty area than their original graduate focus.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

SVSU's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses to excel in today's complex healthcare environment by combining advanced clinical education with leadership development. The BSN to DNP pathway focuses on training Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) through a hybrid format of online and in-person sessions, while the fully online MSN to DNP pathway is tailored for nurses with a master’s degree, emphasizing leadership and advanced skills to drive organizational and patient-focused outcomes. Both tracks empower nurses to deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan and lead in diverse healthcare settings.