Since 2012, JVS has offered 18 cohorts of our Nursing Refresher Program, helping licensed nurses reignite their calling, hone their skills, and re-enter the profession after time away. Following a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program relaunched in May 2025 through a new partnership with San Francisco State University’s College of Professional & Global Education—marking the university’s first-ever Nursing Refresher Program.
Offered free of charge, the program provides registered nurses with a guided pathway back into practice: 12 weeks of online coursework, a 120-hour hospital practicum, and tailored job search support from JVS. Sixteen nurses joined this inaugural SFSU cohort, completing clinical rotations at California Pacific Medical Center in medical-surgical units and specialty departments.
The program will culminate on September 24, 2025, with a graduation ceremony celebrating graduates as they step back into the workforce with refreshed clinical skills, honed expertise, and renewed confidence.
Together, JVS and SFSU are supporting experienced nurses in resuming their careers, revitalizing their talents, and strengthening the Bay Area’s healthcare system so patients across the region can count on skilled, compassionate care.
“Our partnership with JVS reflects a shared commitment to preparing and empowering nurses as they return to the workforce with confidence and competence. We are proud to collaborate on a program that supports nurses’ growth and strengthens the health of our communities.”
– Elaine Musselman, Professor and Director of the School of Nursing, San Francisco State University
