School of Nursing 10th Anniversary
Celebrating a Decade of Nursing Training
The School of Nursing at Touro University California has a rich history rooted in the university’s mission of promoting health education and service. Established in 2014 with its first class of 32 students, the school was created to address the growing need for advanced practice nursing professionals.
Now marking its 10th anniversary, the School of Nursing at Touro University California continues to grow in reputation and impact, cultivating nurses who contribute through clinical excellence, research, and advocacy. Chommitted to higher education, health care systems leadership, and increasing access to primary and mental health care, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of nursing in California and beyond.
About the Program
The School of Nursing has innovative academic offerings, providing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs in public health and leadership, with advanced degree specializations such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). These programs prepare nurses for advanced clinical practice in primary care, mental health, leadership, and community health. The school also prioritizes innovation in nursing education, incorporating simulation labs, telehealth training, and holistic patient care models to better equip students for modern challenges.
Milestones
August 2014
First class of MSN Students begins.
September 2014
Open House and Ribbon Cutting.
January 2015
First White Coat Ceremony.
February 2016
Program receives CCNE Accreditation.
November 2016
Received the Frank M. & Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation grant – $103,575 as seed funding to start the interprofessional simulation center.
Spring 2017
Inaugural class of DNP-FNPc students start the program.
May 2017
First class of MSN students graduates.
April 2018
Touro forms the Omega Alpha Chapter, (551st chapter) of Sigma Theta Tau, the Honor Society of Nursing. The first president is Jennifer Tudor.
May 2019
First class of DNP/FNPc graduate.
Spring 2019
Launch of FNP Program.
March 2021
Post Grad APRN Certificate Program Earns a 10-Year CCNE Accreditation
2021
Sierra Foundation provides $300,000 Grant for Street Medicine program.
2022
$3 Million HRSA Grant Community Health Workers Training Grant.
June 2022
2024
Nominated Top 100 Graduate Schools in US World News.
Messages
Anne Stoltz, PhD, RN, CNL
Professor Emeritus
"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Touro School of Nursing! Our graduates are working in the local community as nurse practitioners, CNLs, leaders, and educators, improving the quality of health care each and every day."
Dr. Jodie Sandhu, DNP, FNP-C, PA-C, CNL
"Touro University California, School of Nursing, is part of a unique culture of innovative and progressive programs in the Bay Area. I am honored to be serving as the Assistant Dean for the College of Education and Health Sciences, and the Director for the School of Nursing. Our incredible education teams are helping nurses advance into roles that are changing the landscape of health delivery and fulfilling the needs for primary and behavioral health care to all of our surrounding communities. The journey with Touro inspires me to continue to expand our vision, provide more opportunities for nurses, and collaborate with our clinical partners to ensure that we are making health care better together!"