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 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 (16 units)

The Nurse Educator concentration will prepare students in curriculum design and development, teaching methodologies, educational needs assessment, and learner-centered theories and methods.

This program includes 225 clinical hours.

• NUR 582 - Nursing Curriculum and Program Development
• NUR 584 - Instructional Strategies for Nurse Educators
• NUR 586 - Evaluation and Testing for Nurse Educators
• NUR 588 - MSN Clinical Practicum
• NUR 597 - Comprehensive Examination