Dr. Karen Bradley
Dean
Dr. Juliann Perdue
Chair, Undergraduate Programs
Dr. Dayna Herrera
Chair, Learning Resource Center and Inter-Professional Education
Ms. Jeannette Russell
Administrative Manager
Phone 951.343.4702
FAX 951.552.8402
jrussell@calbaptist.edu
Faculty Information
The mission of the California Baptist University College of Nursing is to educate competent, responsible, caring, and professional nurses prepared from a biblical worldview to serve locally, nationally and globally; revering the human dignity of all persons created in the image of God.
The purpose of the baccalaureate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is to provide a curriculum that will broaden the theoretical knowledge base of the learner in preparation for professional nursing practice and future graduate nursing study.
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing students complete Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved pre-licensure courses designed to prepare the students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), and preparing them for a seamless transition into graduate nursing. The 16 week semesters are comprised of courses scheduled in a full-time delivery mode for the theoretical and practicum content required by the BRN. Students are advised that the program represents a very intensive, full-time commitment. The BSN program is accredited by the credentialing body of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
The RN-BSN program is designed for working, licensed RNs to advance their educational level. The program is offered in a hybrid format.
The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education in Nursing guide the BSN coursework in order to prepare graduates for the role of the baccalaureate generalist nurse including: provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the nursing profession. The BSN curriculum includes both direct and indirect care for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.
Admission Requirements
First-time freshmen and transfer students interested in pursuing a BSN are admitted to the university as pre-nursing students, and must complete the required prerequisite courses to be considered for the nursing major. Students may be selected for admission to the nursing major each fall and spring semester. Selection is made through a holistic application review.
A 30-unit LVN option is available on a space and course availability basis. California Baptist University College of Nursing has a process in place for a student to obtain credit for previous education or other acquired knowledge in the field of nursing, including military education and experience, through equivalence, challenge examinations, or other methods of evaluation.
- Acceptance to California Baptist University. Admission standards for Undergraduate Studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog.
- A minimum 2.7 Grade Point Average
- Prerequisites. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher
- Composition
- Intermediate Composition
- Intermediate Algebra or Introductory Statistics
- Oral Communication
- Lifespan Development
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences with Lab
- Human Anatomy/Physiology with Lab (2 semesters)
- Human Microbiology with Lab
- Nursing Program Online Application, including transcripts, two letters of recommendation, Conduct Clearance, and Release and Waiver form.
- A Comprehensive essay of no more than 1000 words that includes the following elements:
- How you will support the mission of California Baptist University College of Nursing
- What gifts you bring to the California Baptist University College of Nursing
- Significant events and influences that have affected your approach to nursing
- Long-term professional goals
- Pre-Admission Examination
- Interview with the College of Nursing
Post-Admissions Requirements
- Proof of Identification
- Clearances:
- Background Check Clearance
- Health Clearance
- Drug Testing
- CPR Certification
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Reliable Form of Transportation with Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance
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