Master of Science in Nursing ADN to MSN

Advance your nursing career by earning your Master of Science in Nursing through California Baptist University’s ADN to MSN program. With a holistic core curriculum, six concentrations and clinical experience, you develop essential skills to take on leadership roles in the healthcare field. Created for nurses with an associate’s degree and an active California RN license, CBU’s ADN to MSN degree program empowers you to further your nursing education and leadership capabilities. You can complete your MSN degree in 7-10 semesters. As a graduate of the ADN to MSN program, you acquire professional, advanced practice skills important to patient safety, such as assessing aggregate data, identifying areas of concern, implementing evidence-based practice to change patient outcomes and improving population health. The master’s in nursing program at CBU builds upon your previous nursing education and experience, paving an efficient pathway to earning your graduate degree and qualifying you for advanced career opportunities. As a CCNE-accredited program, our ADN to MSN degree solidifies your foundational healthcare knowledge and allows you to align your degree with your professional goals.

Grade Point Average A minimum 3.0 GPA for admission 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 of one year of work experience as an RN is required for APRN concentrations (Nurse Practitioner). An active, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License Professional resume that includes current practice with a minimum of one year of work experience as RN for APRN concentrations (Nurse Practitioner). Successful interview with the College of Nursing is required for Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator concentrations. 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.