Local colleges are launching and expanding a variety of programs to increases the supply of nurses. Holy Names University and Samuel Merritt College (SMC) have expanded both their undergraduate and graduate programs in health and nursing.  Mills College offers a Pre-Nursing Program, in conjunction with SMC similar to the one SMC has with Holy Names.  UC Berkeley also offers preparation for nursing school. 

Along with scholarships, loans and grants, SMC with Kaiser Permanente, offers a loan forgiveness program for students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.  SMC also opened a two-year partnership with Merritt Community College nursing students and faculty to provide them access to increased clinical training opportunities at SMC’s Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC) which focuses on patient safety and effective learning strategies.

Champions:  Holy Names University; Samuel Merritt College; Mills College.