CCNE Accreditation
The basic BSN and MSN programs at California State University, Chico are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
School of Nursing
RN-BSN Top Ranked
Chico State's RN-BSN Program ranked #5 in California - Read about it on RegisteredNursing.org.
Nursing Programs at Chico State
Other Programs and Resources
Virtual Services
The School of Nursing is open virtually and we will be delivering services via email. Our physical office remains closed at this time, yet our programs and courses will continue moving forward as scheduled.
We are here to answer your questions!
- Prospective students, please email Julie Garnett at prenursadvisor@csuchico.edu
- For general questions, please email nursstudent@csuchico.edu
- If you are a currently enrolled student, please email Nick Murray at nmurray2@csuchico.edu or Candice Sawyer at csawyer2@csuchico.edu
Spring 2021 Applications
- We will open the Spring 2021 supplemental NursingCAS application August 13-October 8, 2020. Students will be notified of their status on the point some time between December 1-18, 2020. Advising sessions will continue virtually.
We are dedicated to fulfilling all course objectives for our current nursing students. We are making and modifying plans as the COVID-19 situation changes. Safety during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a high priority.
Chico State Nursing Students Administer COVID vaccines
Some of our nursing students were given the opportunity to adminsiter COVID vaccines to frontline heathcare workers at Oroville Hospital.
Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Graduates!
Congratulations to Dr. Carol Huston!
Congratulations to Dr. Carol Huston who has been selected to receive the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award from the University of Iowa College of Nursing. This award was established to recognize a University of Iowa nursing graduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in nursing or related fields of healthcare, or has made significant contributions to their community. Dr. Huston's nomination outlined her accomplishments that align with the award criteria. Congratulations to Dr. Huston on her 2020-2021 Distinguished alumnae award!
Health and Human Services Majors
COVID Experience Video Ad Final Product-Isaac Padilla and Tasha Haase, CSUC SON
5th Semester Nursing Students, Tasha Haase and Isaac Padilla completed a video project in partnership with Butte County Public Health Department.
· Butte County Public Health YouTube(opens in new window)
School of Nursing Newsletters
Fall 2020 School of Nursing Newsletter (PDF)
Articles About Chico State Nursing
CSU, Chico's School of Nursing RN Program Ranked Among State's Best - The Chico State School of Nursing has again been named one of the finest in California.
California's Camp Fire: The disaster didn't end...(opens in new window) - School of Nursing faculty member Carol Huston published in Reflections on Nursing Leadership.
Nurses Ranked Most Ethical(opens in new window) - Gallup survey finds nurses to be the most honest and ethical professionals.
RCNP Program - Little Town Lifelines(opens in new window) - Read about the Rural California Nursing Program.
Nursing Program One of CA's Finest(opens in new window) - The Chico State School of Nursing has again been named one of the finest in California.
Students Care for Evacuees(opens in new window) - Chico State students volunteering to help Camp Fire evacuees.
Kristina Chesterman Clinic Living Her Dream(opens in new window) - Read about the Kristina Chesterman Memorial Clinic.