California Baptist University College of Nursing
“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
All students complete the same core courses, and then make their choice on one of the many concentration tracks we offer. Each specialty concentration is guided by nationally recognized guidelines and competencies that prepare students for certification in their specialty.
Students learn clinical skills at CBU’s state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation and Resource Center to gain real-life experience guided by exceptional faculty. Students gain supervised practicum experience with qualified, concentrationspecific clinical preceptor partners.
The MSN program is designed for working professionals who seek to acquire dynamic and innovative leadership skills and integrate evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. MSN graduates implement the art and science of nursing and treat each person with dignity and respect. Graduates are prepared for seamless entry into doctoral education.
Program Lengths
38-61 units
2–3 years (6–8 semesters, part time)
Program Cost*
$27,650–$48,630
$670 per unit
$365 per semester general fee
$4,840 fee for AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP concentrations
Program Start Term
Fall (September) Spring (January)
Online asynchronously with residencies or in-person on-campus
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Approved by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
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.
We believe that nursing is a human science, and the essence of nursing is found in the relationship a nurse establishes with the patient, their family and the community. Integrating the latest science and technology, the College of Nursing combines innovative leadership and nursing theory in order to promote excellence globally.
Students in the College of Nursing train in state-of-the-art facilities designed to prepare students for real-life situations. The college also features a special simulation room called the “Black Box Room” where students experience immersive simulation. During the program, students interact with standardized patients to practice advanced nursing skills.
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, travelling, camping, biking and hiking.
Core Courses
45 Clinical Hours
NUR 550 Nursing Science
NUR 555 Advanced Pathophysiology*
NUR 558 Advanced Pharmacology*
NUR 559 Research and Scholarship
NUR 560 Advanced Physical Assessment*
NUR 562 Health Policy and Bioethics
NUR 563 Population Health and Health Promotion
NUR 564 Applied Biostatistics
NUR 565 Advanced Nursing Leadership
NUR 578 Healthcare Informatics
IPE 510 Interprofessional Education: Exposure
IPE 520 Interprofessional Education: Immersion
IPE 530 Interprofessional Education: Competence
*Nursing Organizational Leadership and Nursing Informatics students can choose to take NUR 520 Advanced Integrated Concepts instead of NUR 555 Advanced Pathophysiology, NUR 560 Advanced Assessment, and NUR 558 Advanced Pharmacology.
Total 38–61 Units
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 Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Organizational Leadership
• Nursing Informatics
• Nurse Educator
• Psychiatric Meatal Health Nurse Practitioner
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 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 a 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:
• CPR Certification
• Background Check Clearance • Health Clearance • Drug Testing • Proof of Health Insurance • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
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Graduate Admissions
8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504
951.343.4249 calbaptist.edu
College of Nursing
8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504
951.343.4700 nursing@calbaptist.edu
