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
Students can choose from six post-master’s concentrations. Each specialty concentration is guided by nationally recognized guidelines and competencies that prepare students for certification in their specialty. 01
Students can expect caring faculty who are dedicated to student success. Practicum hours are completed under the instruction and supervision of faculty who share the faith-based mission and holistic perspective for providing nursing care. 02
The Post Master’s program is designed for working professionals who seek to acquire dynamic and innovative leadership skills and integrate evidencebased practice to improve patient outcomes. 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. 03
Program Lengths
16–33 units
2–4 semesters, part time
Program Cost*
$11,450–$28,410
$670 per unit
$365 per semester general fee
$4,840 fee for AGACNP, FNP and PMHNP concentrations
Program Start Term
Spring (January) Summer (May)
Online asynchronously with residencies or in-person on-campus
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
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. For post-licensure students, the lab also features humancomputer interaction programs and advanced practice task trainers for customized learning.
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.
Dr. Torres is a practicing and experienced nurse practitioner and educator. As a nurse practitioner, she has worked in internal medicine, family practice, the emergency department and currently as a Neurology Nurse Practitioner Specialist in the stroke unit.
Dr. Torres is an associate professor in graduate nursing studies at California Baptist University and director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. She has been a preceptor for PA and NP students with a devout passion for education. She graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from California Baptist University in 2013 while concurrently pursuing her FNP certification. She completed many of her clinical hours and training in the emergency department at Loma Linda University Medical Center. While practicing as a nurse practitioner, she pursued additional education and training for her Emergency NP certification. Most recently she completed a doctoral degree in Nursing Practice and an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification. She holds certifications as a Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
In addition to clinical practice and educational experience, Dr. Torres has extensive knowledge related to health care delivery, administration, insurance contracting, payer legalities and business management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and has accumulated knowledge based on 30 years of work experience within healthcare settings including private practices and hospitals such as Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center and, most recently, Eisenhower Medical Center.
Her God-directed path and passion for nursing started in high school, at the age of 16, when she completed the medical assistant program through ROP. She has been in healthcare ever since. She now focuses on educating and mentoring prospective future nurse practitioner colleagues, but she also inspires youth by introducing them to the field of nursing. She does this by speaking at high schools in underserved communities and assisting undergraduate students to navigate the college process. She likes to focus in Hispanic communities where education may not always be prioritized. She knows that everything she has accomplished is based on God’s goodness. Being a blessing to others is a way to show God praise.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse 33 units
Practitioner Certificate
720 Clinical Hours – Program Cost: $28,410
NUR 508 AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I
NUR 508P AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
NUR 509 AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II
NUR 509P AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
NUR 510 AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III
NUR 510P AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
NUR 511 AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner IV
NUR 511P AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
NUR 513 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
NUR 514 Geriatric Pharmacotherapeutics
NUR 528 Advanced Cardiac Rhythm
NUR 597 Comprehensive Exam
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate
630 Clinical Hours – Program Cost: $25,060
NUR 569 Family Nurse Practitioner I
NUR 569P Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
NUR 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II
NUR 572P Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
NUR 574 Family Nurse Practitioner III
NUR 574P Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
NUR 576 Family Nurse Practitioner IV
NUR 576P Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
NUR 597 Comprehensive Exam
28 units
Nurse Educator
270 Clinical Hours – Program Cost: $11,450
Nursing Organizational Leadership 17 units
225 Clinical Hours – Program Cost: $12,485
NUR 581 Nursing Organizational Leadership I
NUR 583 Nursing Organizational Leadership I Practicum
NUR 587 Nursing Organizational Leadership II
NUR 585 Nursing Organizational Leadership II Practicum
NUR 589 Organization Culture & Diversity
NUR 595 Nursing Organizational Leadership III
NUR 595P Nursing Organizational Leadership III Practicum
16 units
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 Exam
Nursing Informatics 17 units
225 Clinical Hours – Program Cost: $12,485
NUR 590 Nursing Informatics I
NUR 590P Nursing Informatics I Practicum
NUR 592 Nursing Informatics II
NUR 592P Nursing Informatics II Practicum
NUR 589 Organizational Culture & Diversity
NUR 593 Nursing Informatics III
NUR 593P Nursing Informatics III Practicum
NUR 594 Nursing Informatics Capstone
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner Certificate
585 Clinical Hours – Program Cost: $25,730
NUR 504 PMH Nurse Practitioner I
NUR 504P PMH Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
NUR 505 PMH Nurse Practitioner II
NUR 505P PMH Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
NUR 506 PMH Nurse Practitioner III
NUR 506P PMH Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
NUR 507 PMH Nurse Practitioner IV
NUR 507P PMH Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
NUR 517 Advanced Psychopharmacology
NUR 597 Comprehensive Exam
29 units
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
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.
Minimum 3.0 GPA for admission.
An active, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License.
Resume with 1-year minimum work experience as an RN. For APRN concentrations, a resume that includes current practice with 1-2 years of work experience as an RN.
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
• Advanced Pharmacology
• Drug Testing
• Proof of Health Insurance
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
• Advanced Assessment OR Advanced Integrative Concepts
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• AGACNP, FNP, PMHNP and Nurse Educator students are required to have Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced assessment, and Advanced Pathophysiology.
• Nursing Informatics and Nurse Organization Leadership students can have either the Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Assessment, and Advanced Pathophysiology or a combined Advanced Integrative Concepts course.
* For AGACNP, FNP, Nurse Educator and PMHNP. concentrations only: Prerequisites must be completed within the last five (5) years. Prerequisite courses can be completed at CBU.
¹ Must be completed within five (5) years of applying for CA BRN furnishing number.
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Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
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Summer March 1 April 1
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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
