Our Mission

Welcome to the Chin Family Institute for Nursing

The Chin Family Institute for Nursing (CFIN) at California State University, Los Angeles, serves as a center for nursing excellence, with a focus on caring for underserved urban populations and improving the well-being of all nurses by addressing psychological trauma, workplace stress, and burnout, while promoting resilience and professional fulfillment. It was created in 2016 with a philanthropic gift from Drs. William and Patricia Chin.

Our Mission

Through its commitment to advance nursing education. advocacy and leadership, CFIN provides education and training in urban health. Consistent with the principles of the Affordable Care Act, CFIN emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, and a holistic approach to caring for the whole person.