Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
Mission Statement
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research intensive environment. We educate graduate level nurses to optimize health, promote healing and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, service to the community, and leadership at local and global levels. We seek to deepen our commitment to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of the individual.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
MSN to PhD
BSN to PhD Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
BSN to PhD Nursing Leadership
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
MSN to DNP (Post-MSN)
BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
BSN to DNP Dual Adult-Gerontology/ Family Nurse Practitioner
BSN to DNP Dual Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner
BSN to DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
BSN to DNP Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dual Adult-Gerontology/ Family Nurse Practitioner
Dual Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Leadership
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MSN for Non-Nurses)
Clinical Nurse
Master of Science in Health Care Informatics (MS)
Health Care Informatics
Certificate Programs
Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education
Certificate in Conflict Resolution for Healthcare Leaders
Accreditation
The master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science: Beyster Institute for Nursing Research are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Those who complete the pre-licensure component of the master’s program are eligible to apply for licensure by the Board of Registered Nursing. The Master's Entry Program in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs have Board of Registered Nursing approval.
All courses in the School of Nursing and Health Science carry Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education units for RN re-licensure.
Financial Aid Programs for Nursing Students
In addition to university-based financial aid, there is funding available to nursing students through the School. To be considered for these funds, students are required to complete the FAFSA.
Private Scholarships
Scholarships available through the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science are based on merit and need. The scholarships include: H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, Loretta Breyer, Edward and Gretchen Cairns, Yvonne Carteron, Mary Jane Charleton, Danvera Foundation, Desmond Family, the Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation, Leslie Gretchen Fruin, Helene Fuld, Mary Gresko, Marian Hubbard, Ethel M. Horsch, Babak and Penelope Jamasbi, Harold and Catherine Johnson, the Barbara and Donald Jonas Foundation, Douglas and Betsy Manchester, Gilbert Martin, Elizabeth Mottet, Dr. James Orwig, Dr. Irene Sabelberg Palmer, Dr. Janet A. Rodgers, Pearl and Natalie Surkin, Stallard Family, Cathleen K. Wilson, Julie I. Wilkinson and Richard and Kaye Woltman Scholarships, as well as the Dean’s Merit Scholar awards and the Dean’s Research Scholar awards.
Private Loan Fund
Loan funds provide additional assistance to students whose financial need cannot be met by other federal, state, or institutional programs. These loans include the low-interest School of Nursing Loan Fund.