Additional Admissions Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the university catalog.  In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:

• Additional Grade Point Average
  • A minimum 3.0 GPA for admission
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the evaluated equivalency.
• An active, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Professional resume with a Minimum of one (1) year of work experience as an RN is required for APRN concentrations (Nurse Practitioner)
• Complete a successful interview with the College of Nursing.
• Students are expected to work as a registered nurse during the program to gain clinical experience.
• Prerequisites (completed with a “B-” or better):
  • NUR 555 Advanced Pathophysiology 
  • NUR 558 Advanced Pharmacology* 
  • NUR 560 Advanced Assessment
• Required clearances (upon admission):
  • CPR Certification
  • Background Check Clearance
  • Health Clearance
  • Drug Testing
  • Proof of Health Insurance
  • Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Students are expected to work as a registered nurse during the program to gain clinical experience.

*The Advanced Pharmacology course must be completed within the last 5 years of the date of application for the Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (unless the applicant has an active California Furnishing number).

Program Requirements (28 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 Family Nurse Practitioner 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 direct patient care clinical hours.

• NUR 569 - Family Nurse Practitioner I
• NUR 569P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
• NUR 572 - Family Nurse Practitioner II
• NUR 572P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
• NUR 574 - Family Nurse Practitioner III
• NUR 574P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
• NUR 576 - Family Nurse Practitioner IV
• NUR 576P - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
• NUR 597 - Comprehensive Examination