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 that includes current practice as an RN.
• 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 must be completed within the last five years (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.

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