Come join us on an exciting journey to transform nursing, healthcare, and ourselves.
Welcome to the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, proudly serving the nursing profession for over 50 years from our beautiful home on the University of San Diego campus. Consistently ranked among the top graduate nursing schools both locally and nationally, we offer more than just strong academics. Future nurse leaders choose us not only for our reputation, but for our supportive community, expert faculty, and deep commitment to compassionate, innovative care.
Personal connections between faculty and students are at the heart of our shared success and impact. Compassion isn’t just part of the curriculum; it’s reflected in the way we support and care for each other. As scholars and clinicians, we recognize the value of your unique talents and experiences. We’re here to mentor, nurture, and uplift you as you grow into the nurse leader you’re meant to be.
Our Mission
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars within an intellectually rigorous, research-intensive environment. We educate graduate-level nurses to optimize health, promote healing, and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, community service, and leadership at local and global levels. We are committed to deepening our dedication to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing, one characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of every individual.
Our Core Values
At the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, our values guide everything we do.
- Cultural respect and sensitivity
- Ethical and moral behaviors
- Commitment and loyalty
- Compassion, empathy, advocacy, and support
- Honesty and integrity
- Flexibility and creativity
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Self-directed learning
- Teaching, learning, and praxis
- Critical thinking
- Scholarship
A Message from the Dean
Dear Friends,
We extend a warm welcome to you from our beautiful campus at Alcala Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The University of San Diego (USD) Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is truly a special place. For over 50 years, the School has been on the cutting edge of graduate nursing education. We have a rich heritage of providing innovative, successful programs and are leaders in expanding nursing science and practice regionally and nationwide. We pioneered doctoral nursing education in southern California and our PhD and DNP graduates hold national leadership positions. Our academic programs are second to none, and our passion for nursing excellence informs everything we do. We are a community of diverse faculty and students from many countries, faith traditions, and nursing backgrounds. We are united by a dedication to nursing as a force for social change, and we live the USD mission of change-making every day.
At the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, our focus is YOU. We want to help you reach your dreams. Whether you are seeking to enter the profession of nursing in the Master’s Entry Program or to expand your professional horizons with a graduate or doctoral degree, USD offers top-rated nursing programs. Our faculty consists of a cadre of internationally-recognized scholars and clinicians with a profound commitment to excellence. No one belongs here more than you! We invite you to join us on our ongoing journey of transforming nursing and healthcare.
Please explore our programs and consider the possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you.
With warm regards,
Jane M. Georges, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean and Professor
Official Recognition and Accreditation
The University of San Diego (USD) is incorporated under the laws of the State of California and holds full authority to confer degrees. USD is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is approved to educate veterans.
The Master’s Degree in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at the University of San Diego’s Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science: Beyster Institute for Nursing Research are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Graduates who complete the pre-licensure component of the Master’s program are eligible to apply for licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Additionally, the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs have official approval from the Board of Registered Nursing.
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Guided by Expert Faculty
Our faculty are both experts and practicing clinicians who bring real-world experience into the classroom. They provide personalized mentorship and dedicated guidance, combining leadership with genuine care to support every student’s success.
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