University of San Francisco Reviews

"Being part of a small program, you come to know your classmates and faculty very well, contributing to a strong sense of unity and class identity. In the world of nursing, collaboration and communication is everything (aside from basic competencies), and the intimate level of familiarity and forced group work common to this program appropriately imitate the challenges present in a professional collaborative environment. While you come to know all the components and participants of your program on a first name basis, the program begins to feel quite insular from all other aspects of campus, though I doubt this is uncommon amongst most graduate programs. Additionally, the school of nursing and health sciences is likely staffed at a minimum for administration and is very inefficient. With patience and some prodding, everything tends to work out, but not without a few panic attacks along the way. The curriculum heavily stresses advancement of the nursing profession as much as it emphasizes development of clinical competencies, which is both a positive and a negative - it speaks to the overarching goal of developing leaders who are capable or operating far beyond their current skills, but also leaves the student feeling a bit underskilled in the interim. Overall, it's an expensive program in an even more expensive city that is rigorous and can feel disorganized at times, but worth it if you can find the money and can set aside 2 years to push through.Read Less"

"USF Nursing provides a well-rounded graduate education with an emphasis in psychosocial patient interaction improvement, social justice, patient advocation, and community health. It thrives in the San Francisco Bay Area as a school dedicated to educating student nurses to perform to the top of their potential while creating a sense of friendship and community through the student experience."

"The online program allows me to maintain my employment while working on my educational goals."

"My graduate program offers high quality education catering to a diverse group of students. The technology utilized gives the students a chance to relate readings to real life practice producing superior outcome during practicum. Professors are always available, very helpful and gives the support needed in acquiring skills necessary to prosper in the future role aspired."

"My graduate program (MSN, CNL) is a challenging program that requires guidance and a lot of patience. I enjoy the online graduate program because I am able to work and attend school at the same time without feeling overwhelmed and behind on my bills. Also this program gives me the chance to spend time with my family. The instructors are available and respond promptly to emails. It is a very convenient program with a heavy workload but it is do-able considering all the resources provided."

"I am just finishing my first year in my graduate program and couldn't have made a better choice. I have had great clinical experiences through this university and have made amazing connections. I look forward to finishing my degree and moving forward in my career field."

"I am an online student which makes this program very flexible around my family and job. The classes in the program are challenging me to look further into the future of health care and see what I can to do to improve my nursing practice."

"a bit challenging for a working nurse, but doable if you put the rest of you life on hold."

"The University of San Francisco nursing school prides itself on diversity and social justice while providing a top tier education. The faculty have a vast wealth of professional experience which appropriately augments their lessons and all have been very supportive of the individual student experience. The entry level MSN is accelerated. The work is abundant, but manageable. The only potential drawbacks are that this school is expensive, and administratively disorganized at times. They will bend over backwards for you if you fall into specific demographics as well in an effort to promote their values regarding diversity and social justice as previously stated. The atmosphere is also liberal and sometimes radical liberal, though faculty do not impress their personal opinions onto students.Read Less"

"The graduate nursing program at USF is expensive, but the pay-off will make up for the cost of tuition. Scholarships are available, but the amount is not enough to make a huge difference in the price of a semester.The administration seems to be quite disorganized, but this will hopefully turn around in the next year or so. Career services is great for business majors, but do not often offer healthcare career support. This is left to the instructors of the school of nursing, and the significance they place on career-building is completely subjective. The campus is beautiful, with panoramic views of the city. One 20 min bus ride will bring me to the beach or downtown. Bars and shops are nearby on Divisidero Street as well as Haight Street and the Inner Richmond. I do wish that graduate students had access to USF's Law Library, as midterm and finals week studying in the main campus library is incredibly packed and chaotic.Read Less"