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 a regionally 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 as an 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 (16 units)

California Licensed Registered Nurses who hold a Master of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may complete the Nursing Informatics curriculum. The student will be eligible to apply for national certification after successful completion of coursework, required clinical hours, and any other criteria deemed necessary by the appropriate certification agency.

The program includes 225 clinical hours.

• NUR 590 - Information and Knowledge Management
• NUR 591 - Supporting Workflow in Healthcare Systems
• NUR 592 - System Design, Planning, and Evaluation
• NUR 593 - Project Management Healthcare Technology
• NUR 594 - Healthcare Informatics Capstone