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Our Difference
The USF School of Nursing and Health Professions offers you an education like no other, built on the Jesuit values of justice, service to others, and cura personalis — care for the whole person.
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Mission & Vision
Our school follows USF's mission to provide a liberal arts education rooted in the Jesuit traditions of diversity, justice, and global perspectives.
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Our History
Learn about the Sisters of Mercy and how USF's School of Nursing and Health Professions became the first private nursing program in California.
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News & Events
Read what's new with the school and connect with us through open houses, information sessions, and lecture series.
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Offices & Services
Have questions or need to get in touch with the school? Connect with us.
Get the San Francisco Advantage
The city is a huge part of what makes the school unique. Learn how we work with community organizations to change the world from here.
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Put Your Compassion
Into Action
Learn how USF nurses are leading the transition to more empathetic care.
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