Admissions Requirements

Requirements for MSN Post-Licensure Admission

1. Grade Point Average
   • A minimum 3.25 GPA for unconditional admission and a minimum 3.0 GPA for conditional admission
2. Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
3. Current California Registered Nursing (RN) license
4. Three Recommendations completed on forms provided
   • Must be from sources who can personally attest to the candidate’s potential for scholarly and professional success: one personal, one academic, and one employer. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations.
5. Professional resume that includes current clinical practice with a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience as RN
6. A Comprehensive essay of no more than 1000 words that includes the following elements:
   • Purpose for entering the program
   • Significant events and influences that have affected your approach to life
   • Long-term professional goals
   • Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University
   • Essay must be submitted in APA format
7. Successful Interview with the College of Nursing
8. Prerequisites must be completed recently
   • Advanced Pathophysiology
   • Advanced Pharmacology
   • Advanced Physical Assessment
9. Clearances:
   • CPR Certification
   • Background Check Clearance
   • Health Clearance
   • Drug Testing
   • Proof of Health Insurance
   • Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance

Program Requirements (26 units)

California Licensed Registered Nurses who hold a Master of Science degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may complete the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Upon successful completion of the course work, required clinical hours, and any other criteria deemed necessary by the appropriate certification agency, the student will be eligible to apply for a certificate from California Baptist University and will be eligible to apply for national certification.

The program includes 540 direct patient care clinical hours.

• NUR 571 - Family Nurse Practitioner I
• NUR 571P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
• NUR 573 - Family Nurse Practitioner II
• NUR 573P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
• NUR 575 - Family Nurse Practitioner III
• NUR 575P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
• NUR 577 - Family Nurse Practitioner IV
• NUR 577P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
• NUR 597 - Comprehensive Examination