MS in Nursing (ADN to MSN)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Nursing, ADN to MSN

California Baptist University

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“Though the preparation to become a highly qualified nurse is demanding, the practice of nursing is one of the most noble and rewarding callings that an individual can pursue.”

Karen Bradley, DNP Vice President for CBU Health; Dean, College of Nursing

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Program Distinctives

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Advance Your Career The program is designed for working professionals seeking to acquire dynamic and innovative leadership skills and integrate evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes. Experiential learning opportunities give students the chance to apply knowledge in a practical setting with activities and on-site practicums.

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Train in a Variety of Clinical Settings

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Reach Your Goals at Your Convenience

Students engage in supervised practicum experiences with qualified preceptor partners specific to their concentration. Additionally, academic service learning opportunities are available for gaining clinical practice in international settings.

The ADN-MSN program is designed for working professionals, offering either online or in-person options.

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Program Details at a Glance

Program Lengths

Program Cost*

Program Start Term

54–77 units 2–3 years

$40,866–$62,797

Fall (September) Spring (January)

(7–9 semesters, part time)

$365 per semester general fee

$699 per unit $70 fee for non-APRN concentrations $4,984 fee for AGACNP, FNP and PMHNP concentrations $355 comprehensive exam fee $350 nursing lab fee

Class Format

Accreditation

Asynchronous online with mandatory residencies

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Approved by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.

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We exist to educate competent, responsible, caring and professional nurses prepared from a biblical worldview to serve locally, nationally and globally; revering the human dignity of all persons created in the image of God.

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Facility Highlight Graduate as a master’s-prepared nurse equipped to lead, serve and advance health care across diverse settings. In CBU’s MSN program, you will engage in specialized coursework grounded in ethics, compassion and a Christian worldview while learning alongside experienced faculty. Here you will be prepared to make a meaningful impact on 21st-century health care and nursing practice.

In addition, the program includes a seven-room clinic space for practicing patient engagement in an outpatient setting and a specialized skills lab for advanced practice nursing students.

The lab is equipped for advanced skills, including but not limited to suturing, joint injections, toenail removal, arterial line placement and lumbar puncture. Experienced NP faculty lead skills days each semester to ensure hands-on learning and mastery.

The College of Nursing also features the “Black Box Room,” a special simulation room where nursing students experience immersive simulation scenarios, enhancing their practical skills and readiness for real-world challenges.

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Faculty Spotlight Jeffrey Gage, PhD Professor of Nursing, College of Nursing

My name is Jeffrey Gage, and I am a professor of nursing in the College of Nursing. I am originally from New Zealand where I gained my nursing registration and master’s degree in public health before moving to the University of Missouri to undertake a PhD in Nursing from 2001 to 2005. After graduation, I returned to New Zealand to teach in nursing and health sciences for 10 years. While presenting at a research conference in Australia, I met the dean of CBU College of Nursing who invited me to visit during a planned sabbatical to the United States.

During my brief time on campus, I encountered a call from God to CBU. After a series of events, it was my privilege to join the College of Nursing faculty in January 2016.

My clinical expertise is in public health and community nursing. In these roles I regularly visited schools, working closely with teachers and allied health workers to address a range of physical and emotional issues affecting children and their families. I received additional training in the specialized areas of tuberculosis contact tracing, child protection and the development of evidence-based guidelines for practice.

In the College of Nursing, I teach health promotion, nursing science, translational research and outcomes evaluation in the master’s and doctoral programs. My scholarly interests relate to family health, transition to fatherhood, health behavior change and smoking cessation during pregnancy. In my recent research, I focused on men’s experience of a first trimester ultrasound at a community pregnancy center. Findings enabled me to develop Dads4Life, a mentor program for fathers and vulnerable families in Riverside.

My wife is also a nurse, and we have four young-adult children who reside in four countries: Canada, New Zealand, United States and Lithuania. I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, camping, biking and hiking.

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Degree Requirements ADN Transition and Core Courses

37–44 Units

Concentrations

17–33 units

225 Clinical Hours Transition from ADN to MSN Level Coursework NURS 5030 Theoretical Foundations and Role Transition for the ADN NURS 5250 Research and Writing for the ADN NURS 5380 Community and Public Health Nursing NURS 5390 Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum NURS 5420 Christian Leadership for the ADN

15 units

MSN Core Courses 22-29 units IPED 5100 Interprofessional Education: Exposure IPED 5200 Interprofessional Education: Immersion IPED 5300 Interprofessional Education: Competence NURS 5500 Nursing Science NURS 5550 Advanced Pathophysiology* NURS 5580 Advanced Pharmacology* NURS 5590 Research and Scholarship NURS 5600 Advanced Physical Assessment* NURS 5620 Health Policy and Bioethics NURS 5630 Population Health and Health Promotion NURS 5640 Applied Biostatistics NURS 5650 Advanced Nursing Leadership NURS 5780 Healthcare Informatics

Adult-Gerontology Acute 33 units Care Nurse Practitioner 720 Clinical Hours – Estimated Cost: $62,098* Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 630 Clinical Hours – Estimated Cost: $58,603*

28 units

Nursing Organizational Leadership 225 Clinical Hours – Estimated Cost: $40,167*

17 units

Nurse Educator 270 Clinical Hours – Estimated Cost: $44,711*

16 units

Nursing Informatics 225 Clinical Hours – Estimated Cost: $40,167*

17 units

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 585 Clinical Hours – Estimated Cost: $59,302*

29 units

Total 54–77 Units

*Nursing Organizational Leadership and Nursing Informatics students can choose to take NURS 5200 Advanced Integrated Concepts instead of NURS 5550 Advanced Pathophysiology, NURS 5600 Advanced Assessment and NURS 5580 Advanced Pharmacology.

Post Master’s Program Options: California Licensed Registered Nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution may complete one of the following concentrations.

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Family Nuse Practitioner • Nursing Organizational Leadership

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Admissions Requirements Application for admission with a $45 application fee.

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the evaluated equivalency.

Minimum 3.0 GPA for admission.

An active, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License.

Current resume including current practice. For APRN concentrations, a minimum of one year work experience as an RN is required.

Students are expected to work as an RN during the program to gain clinical experience.

Successful interview with the College of Nursing.

An applicant whose first language is not English and/or does not have a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, is required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a recent TOEFL or IELTS score.

The following clearances are required upon admission:

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CPR Certification

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Drug Testing

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Background Check Clearance

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Proof of Health Insurance

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Health Clearance

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Proof of Professional Liability Insurance

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How to Apply

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Submit a graduate application at

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Send official college or university transcripts.

Provide any supplemental documents required.

Application Deadlines Fall

Spring

Priority

May 15

November 1

Standard

August 1

December 1

Ready to take the next step?

Follow this QR code to start your application!

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Graduate Admissions

College of Nursing

8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

951.343.4249 calbaptist.edu

951.343.4700 nursing@calbaptist.edu

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