Current Student Resources

Use the links below to skip to a section:

• SON Current Students Calendar
• Forms & Resources
• Program Policies (Undergraduate)
• Submitting RN License for credit
• CNA Application Instructions
• Public Health Nurse Application Instructions

Current Student Calendar 

It is recommended that current students subscribe to this calendar to stay up to date with all events you may be expected to attended. This calendar applies to all programs (undergraduate, graduate, and certificate), be sure to read event details.

Forms and Resources

• BSN, RN-BSN, and CEP Student Handbook AY 2024-2025 (To be published before the Fall 2024 semester)
• TVFSON Emergency Student Loan
• Scholarship and Other Financial Support, starter informaiton
• Petition Form [docx]
• CastleBranch Requirements slides [pptx]

Program Policies 

• BRN Concurrency Notification [pdf]
• Progression and Disqualification (Undergraduate) [docx]
• Uniform Guidelines
• Professional and Safe Practice Policy [PDF]
• Social Media Policy [pdf]

Submitting RN License for Credit

Students in the RN-BSN program must submit their RN license for credit in order to graduate. You will submit your active RN License to your Undergraduate Graduation Evaluator for the College of Health and Human Science. You can find your assigned Graduation Evaluator here. 

CNA Application Instructions

Current students who have completed semester 2 in the BSN program are eligible to apply to become a certified nurse assistant (CNA).

• CNA Application Form can be accessed on the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) website.

  • Download CNA Application and complete sections for EQUIVALENT TRAINING.

    CNA Application [pdf]

    The form is also available on the CDPH.CA.GOV website. 

• Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting

  • Complete the Live Scan form and print. 

    Obtain Live Scan finger print (services offered at 7th Street Parking Services by appointment or at locations off-campus, fee required).

    CNA Live Scan Form [pdf]

    Sample of Live Scan Form

• Submit to CDPH

  • Submit the following three documents to the address listed on the CNA Application form:

    1. CNA Application

    2. Live Scan Finger Prints

    3. Official Transcript (if discharged from the military, a copy of the DD-214 can substitute for an official transcript)

    Upon completing all of the above requirements, applicants will be sent information regarding the Competency Evaluation examination. Applicants will need to schedule their Equivalency exam via Credentia. 

Public Health Nurse Certification Instructions

Those who graduate with a BSN are eligible to apply for Public Health Nurse certification after passing the NCLEX and are licensed as a registered nurse.

Visit the California BRN website for information and to download the application or to apply online. Please note, this process typically takes several weeks to complete. Please plan accordingly.

• How to apply

  • 1. Applicant completes application and pays the fee to the BRN (can be done online).

    Enter the following information into the appropriate fields:

    -Name of Public Health Nurse Academic Program: San Jose State University-Bachelor of Science, Nursing 

    -Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention Training Provider Number/School Name: San Jose State University #13894

    -Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention Training Course Name: Community Health Theory (see transcript for course name, i.e. NURS 172, NURS 127B).

    -Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention Course Number of Hours: 9 hours

• Send REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT form to School of Nursing 

  • 2. Applicant completes the top section of the REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT form. Then, email or mail the form to the School of Nursing office.

• Transcripts

  • Graduates must ensure that your degree has been posted on your transcript before you apply.

    The nursing department will send your transcript directly to the BRN after receiving the REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT form.