Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology Post-Masters Certificate

Admission Requirements

Requirements for MSN Post-Licensure Admission

Grade Point Average
- A minimum 3.25 GPA for unconditional admission and a minimum 3.0 GPA for conditional admission
Prerequisites must be completed within the last five years
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Physical Assessment
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.
Active California Registered Nursing (RN) License
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.
Professional Resume that includes current practice with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience as RN for APRN concentrations (Nurse Practitioner; Clinical Nurse Specialist).
A Comprehensive essay of no more than 1000 words in APA 7th edition format that includes the following elements:
- Purpose for entering the program
Students are expected to work as a registered nurse during the program to gain clinical experience.

Program Requirements (22 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology 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 clinical hours.