Future Student Advising

All of my classwork was very valuable to me and I can apply it outside of the classroom.
-- Nursing Student, 2019

Group advising is offered for students interested in applying to programs within TVFSON. These sessions include general information about the programs, steps to apply, and time for questions. All prospective students are strongly advised to attend! No reservation needed, and all sessions are open to the public.

For change of major information, please refer to BSN Program Student Resources.

Most advising sessions are held online! It is recommended to test your computer's audio and video settings before joining an online advising session. The university uses ZOOM. You do not need to create an account to access the online advising sessions.

Please know that some advising sessions will be recorded and posted online to the public. If you do not wish to be recorded, please keep your video/camera off.

For further information, please fill out this contact form and our team will be in contact with you shortly.

Additional Advising:

Pre-Nursing, undeclared SJSU students can receive additional, virtual advising through the CHHS Student Success Center. 

In addition to our program-specific avdising found below, students interested in learning what it is like joining a graduate, Master's or Doctoral program at SJSU, can join a live advising session with the College of Graduate Studies. 

Quick Jump Guide

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN to BSN (Bridge)
• Master's, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Master's, Nurse Educator
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Wound/Ostomy and Foot/Nail Care Education Program
• Preceptor & Clinical Mentor CE Course

Group Advising: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

Are you brand new to nursing and not sure where to begin? Attend a BSN group advising session to learn how to start your nursing academic career! Sessions are held monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Download the Advising Slides prior to the meeting so you can follow along.

Download Advising Slides [pdf]

Click on the link at the time of the meeting to join. All times are Pacific Time.

Group Advising: RN to BSN Program

If you are currently a registered nurse and wish to expand your employment and advancement opportunities, come to group advising for the RN to BSN program! Graduates of Associate Degree in Nursing programs with NCLEX-RN pending may still apply. Attend the next session to learn more! Sessions are held monthly during the fall and spring semesters.

Click on the link at the time of the meeting to join. All times are Pacific Time.

Group Advising: Master's FNP Program

Interested in pursuing an advanced practice role in nursing? The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide a wide-range of family-focused healthcare. Learn what it takes to become a specialized nurse by attending the next group advising session!

Click on the link at the time of the meeting to join. All times are Pacific Time. 

Group Advising: Master's Nurse Educator Program

Interested in helping to teach, mentor, and inspire the nurses of tomorrow? The Nurse Educator program helps nurses to be socially and ethically responsible clinicians and scholars, ready to prepare a diverse nursing workforce to effectively navigate the ever-changing healthcare and academic environments. Learn what it takes to help make the future of nursing!

Click on the link at the time of the meeting to join. All times are Pacific Time.

Group Advising: DNP Program

Are you ready to be a leader in nursing, to apply new and proven research to reali life health needs, to update policies, and create strategies to improve the quality of healthcare in your community? Learn more about the Doctor of Nursing Practice program by attending the next advising session!

Click on the link at the time of the meeting to join. All times are Pacific Time.

Group Advising: Wound/Ostomy and Foot/Nail Care Education Program

Are you looking for advanced specialty certifications for wound and ostomy, or foot and nail care? The School of Nursing offers two Nursing Specialty Advanced Education Pre-Certificate Program for post-BSN registered nurses.

Information can be requested via email: WOEP-group@sjsu.edu

Group Advising: Preceptor and Clinical Mentorship Continuing Education Course

Are you a practicing RN who is, will be, or is interesting in becoming a mentor and preceptor for nurses and nursing students in the clinical setting? The Preceptor and Clinical Mentorship Continuing Education Course (Preceptor Course, for short) is designed for nurses who want to share their clinical expertise, and to mentor, to teach, and to inspire future nurses.

Information can be requested via email: WOEP-group@sjsu.edu