- 2
- open roles, live count
- 3.2
- Google rating
The city
Living in San Diego, CA
San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.
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- 12% above the national average
- BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,313/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $108,077/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
National University is a private, nonprofit university headquartered in San Diego, California, offering degree programs including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
More about National University
The institution is known for its "Whole Human Education™" philosophy, designed to support working professionals, parents, caregivers, and service members through flexible online learning and personalized support. For nursing professionals, employment opportunities at National University exist primarily in academic and faculty roles rather than clinical practice settings. The university hires part-time faculty for BSN clinical site assignments in areas such as Medical-Surgical & Geriatric Nursing and Community Health. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission. As an educational institution rather than a healthcare provider, nursing roles here focus on teaching, curriculum development, and clinical instruction rather than direct patient care.
National University's philosophy centers on "Whole Human Education™," built on three pillars of support: Learning (flexible, career-relevant education designed to fit busy lives), Support (personalized guidance, academic resources, wellness services, and community), and lasting career value. The institution specifically emphasizes serving diverse populations including working professionals, parents, caregivers, and service members, putting student well-being first.
Why nurses stay
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The good
- Flexible online learning environment suited for working professionals
- Accredited institution through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission
- Mission focused on supporting diverse populations including service members and caregivers
- Part-time faculty opportunities available in nursing education including clinical site assignments
- Personalized support philosophy emphasizing wellness and community
The hard parts
- Employment is in academic/faculty roles only, not clinical nursing practice
- Part-time faculty positions may offer limited job security or benefits compared to full-time roles
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Part-time Faculty, Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Clinical Site Assignments - Medical-Surgical & Geriatric Nursing (Onsite San Diego)
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