Nursing Informatics Post-Masters Curriculum

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.

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
Prerequisites (completed with a “B-” or better):
- NUR 555 Advanced Pathophysiology
- NUR 558 Advanced Pharmacology
- NUR 560 Advanced Assessment
- OR
- NUR 520 Advanced Integrative Concepts: 3P’s
Required clearances:
- 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.

Program Requirements (16 units)

The program includes 225 clinical hours.