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:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Completion of a master's degree:

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation is required

• Applicants with a master's degree in another discipline may be evaluated for admission on an individual basis. (This is not valid for the AGACNP, FNP, or PMHNP option)

• Prerequisites (completed with a "B-" or better)

• Research

• Advanced Pathophysiology (for AGACNP, FNP, or PMHNP option)

• Advanced Physical Assessment (for AGACNP, FNP, or PMHNP option)

• Advanced Pharmacology (for AGACNP, FNP, or PMNNP option)

• Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Physical Assessment, and Advanced Pharmacology must be completed within the last five years

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

• Certification as an advanced practice nurse (preferred, if applicable)

• Verification of MSN-level supervised practicum hours

• Complete a successful interview with the College of Nursing

• Professional resume or curriculum vitae, including: work experience; educational, leadership, and professional organization activities; and scholarly activities

• Required clearances (upon admission):

• CPR Certification

• Background Check Clearance

• Health Clearance

• Drug Testing

• Proof of Health Insurance

• Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance

• In place of a statement of purpose, a professional essay less than 1,000 words, written in APA format, discussing the following required elements:

• Explain your decision to purse a doctoral degree in nursing, including the reasons for this pursuit, important life experiences that have led you to the field, and your reasons for choosing California Baptist University.

• Describe some of the challenges you anticipate facing in a doctoral program in nursing, including how you expect to overcome these.

• Identify a healthcare problem requiring advanced scholarship, and clinical or leadership expertise to affect a system change and describe a potential project to address this problem.

• Describe how you will integrate your doctoral education into your future personal and professional goals.

• Explain your views on faith and how you can integrate Christian ethics and values as a doctoral prepared nurse leader.

Nursing Practice, DNP

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