San Francisco State University nursing
San Francisco, California · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 81.82% / 73.91% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | San Francisco | 81.82% (2024/2025, 88 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s Entry Level Master's Degree Programs | San Francisco | 73.91% (2024/2025, 23 first-time takers) Board source |
The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 220 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 229 |
| 2017 | 156 |
| 2018 | 165 |
| 2019 | 181 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 192 |
| 2022 | 209 |
| 2023 | 240 |
| 2024 | 207 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 181 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 26 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
40 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Elaine MusselmanDirector/Professor - Pediatrics
- Isabelle CarlassareAssistant Professor - Pediatrics
- Allison GilchristAssistant Professor - Community/Public Health
- Carrie HolschuhProfessor - Reproductive Health
- Carole KulikAssociate Professor - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Wen-Wen LiProfessor - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Carey MartinLecturer - Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Joyce Al-IslamDNP, MHA, BSN, RN. PHN, CMCN, NPCLecturer - Community/Public Health
- Rafael AmarBSN, RNLecturer - Community/Public Health
- Smitha AntonyRN, BSN, MSNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Nanette BartlettMSN, BSNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Nenita BernardoRN, MSN, PHNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Astrid BlockMSN, RN, BALecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Francisco BorjaBSN, RNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Marika Burrell-WrightBSN, MSN, PHN, RNC-INC, CCRNLecturer - Pediatrics
- Michaela CabanillaLecturer - Reproductive Health
- Marcia E. CantonRN, PhDLecturer - Community/Public Health
- Patricia CavalleroRN-BCLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Caron CoatesMSN, BSN, RN, PHN, NELecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Yvonne CobbsBSN, PHN, MSNLecturer - Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Kimie DaikokuBSNLecturer - Reproductive Health
- Steve DangMSN, PMHNP-BC, ATCLecturer - Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Annou DaviMSN, RN, CCRN, CHPNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Kristen EasleyBSN, MSN, FNPLecturer - Reproductive Health
- Jessica EscamillaBSN, ASLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Adrienne FairRN, MSNLecturer - Community/Public Health
- Lauren GarciaLecturer - Community/Public Health
- Beverly GloverBSN, MSN, PHN, FNP, DNPLecturer - Community/Public Health
- Cheryl Goldfarb-GreenwoodRN-C, MN, CCNSLecturer - Pediatrics
- Marie HamiltonRN, BSN, CNS, CPN, WOCN, MSNLecturer - Pediatrics
- Thea HardwickRN, MSN, FNPLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Jake HeberleinMSN, RN, CCTNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Ruth ImruMSN, BSN, RN, AG-ACNPLecturer - FNP
- Elise JacksonLecturer - School Nurse Services Credential
- Jaliza JohnsonDNP, MBA, RN, PHN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FADLNLecturer- Graduate
- Michelle JordanRN, BSN, FNP, PHN, MSNLecturer - Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Leonard KakuBSN, CNP, DNPLecturer - School Nurse Services Credential
- Yuka KanekoBSNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
- Amanda KightMSN, RN-BC, LAADC, CARN, CNLLecturer - Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Tracey KinahanRN, MSNLecturer - Adult Medical/Surgical
Source: school nursing faculty page
From San Francisco State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at San Francisco State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
nursing.sfsu.edu
Simulation
“Several faculty members have conducted research at the SFSU Simulation Lab and have shared their findings with colleagues at the INACSL and IMSH conferences.”
nursing.sfsu.edu
Clinical placements
“SF State and Sutter Health team up to expand clinical placement opportunities for nursing students”
nursing.sfsu.edu