Welcome to The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at SJSU
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Nurses are at the frontline of healthcare — graduating from The Valley Foundation School of Nursing will set you on the path to success with the training, technical knowledge, and confidence to make a difference in your community. The programs in the School are evidence-based, with an implementation-focused curriculum that emphasizes hands-on skill building and partnerships with local healthcare providers.
![TVFSON nursing instructor leading a class of students, all wearing blue scrubs, in the nursing simulation lab. Photo Credit: Maya Carlyle, 2021 November.](/nursing/pics/2021%20Sim%20Lab%20training%20led%20by%20COK.jpg)
Our Students and Graduates
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"I liked how [the] program emphasized different aspects of nursing, such as evidence-based research, cultural competence, and [the] importance of self-care as a nurse." --- Current BSN Student
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"The San José State FNP program has outstanding leadership... The professors in the program are both passionate and approachable. I am thankful for the exceptional clinical rotations I was able to experience during my time in the program. I am proud to say I earned my advanced practice degree through SJSU..." --- Emily Lunch, MSN, APRN, NP-C
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“Completing the DNP completely changed my career and my life. Right now is a time that a DNP can strongly influence the future of nursing and health care.” --- Carel Mountain, DNP, RN, CNE, CDP
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