Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing Admission Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog. Additional application requirements for the graduate programs in Nursing are:

1. Grade Point Average
   • A minimum 3.25 GPA for unconditional admission and a minimum 3.0 GPA for conditional admission
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the evaluated equivalency.
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 practice with a minimum of one (1) year work experience as RN for APRN concentrations (Nurse Practitioner; Clinical Nurse Specialist).
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. Clearances:
   • CPR Certification
   • Background Check Clearance
   • Health Clearance
   • Drug Testing
   • Proof of Health Insurance
   • Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance

Program Requirements (43-55 units)

This program is designed for California licensed Registered Nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation who are seeking to broaden their theoretical knowledge base and practice expertise building and expanding on entry-level nursing practice through graduate MSN education in one of the required concentration areas:  Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Adult-Gerontology; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); Healthcare Leadership (HCL); Nursing Informatics; and Nurse Educator. All concentration areas have supervised experiences that are sufficient to demonstrate mastery of the AACN Master’s Essentials (2011).