California State University- Stanislaus
School of Nursing
As one of the 23 campuses in the public state university system, California State University at Stanislaus is located in the countryside in the heart of the California Central Valley. Ranked as the 57th best college and 17th top public school in the West, CSU Stanislaus is committed to maintaining academic excellence and a student-friendly small size. Within the College of Science, the School of Nursing has been designed to help prepare undergraduate and graduate practitioners to provide patient-centered care in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Nursing Education – For graduate nurses interested in a career as a nurse educator, the Nursing Education program track specializes in developing teachers to educate the next generation of nurses. Enrolled students are required to complete 15 core courses, 18 courses in the concentration, and a culminating examination or project to demonstrate mastery.
MSN in Gerontology – The Gerontology program track consists of coursework in pathophysiology, nursing practice with death, sociology of aging, nursing research, and practicum in a related health care setting. It is designed to prepare registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree for advanced nursing careers in aging.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
Demergasso-Bava Hall Room 260
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-3141
[email protected]
http://www.csustan.edu/nursing/programinformation.html
Dominican University of California
Department of Nursing
Located just 12 miles from San Francisco in the center of the birthplace of mountain biking in San Rafael, the Dominican University of California is a private institution that has been named as the 31st best college in the West by the U.S. News and World Report. With a small student-faculty ratio of just 10:1, the Department of Nursing in the college of Health and Natural Sciences provides intense and demanding nursing education programs to both undergraduate and graduate students with a focus on clinical learning experiences.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Program
MSN Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) – Within a two-year full-time or three-year part-time program track, graduate students at Dominican University of California can earn a MSN degree for preparation as a Clinical Nurse Leader. Students in the program are encouraged to participate in faculty-led international clinical practicum for two to four weeks in Guatemala, Sweden, Uganda, Taiwan, and Spain. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National CNL Certification examination.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
National League of Nursing
California Board of Registered Nursing
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
50 Acacia Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3204
[email protected]
https://www.dominican.edu/academics/graduate-programs
Holy Names University
Department of Nursing
Standing tall on a wooded 60-acre campus high in the hills of Oakland, Holy Names University is a private Roman Catholic institution that is dedicated to the vision of the Holy Names Sisters. Ranked as the 75th best college in the West by U.S. News and World Report, the university has been named one of the most diverse universities in the nation and remained one of the most affordable private institutions in the Bay Area. Providing accredited nursing education since 1957, the Department of Nursing is focused on delivering flexible, student-centered programs to accommodate all schedules.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner – Designed for busy working Registered Nurses with a BSN with a flexible once a month meeting schedule, the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program consists of 33 credit of theory and 12 credits of clinical practice. After receiving the Master of Science in Nursing, graduates can begin advancing their career as a family nurse practitioner.
MSN Nurse Educator – For those interested in becoming clinical faculty educators in nursing, the Nurse Educator program track contains 16 credits in core nursing courses and 20 credits in education courses. Students gain expertise in learning theories, clinical evaluation, teaching strategies, test construction, advanced health assessment, and curriculum development.
MSN Nursing Administration/Management – If students with a BSN degree want to pursue a career as a healthcare administrator or manager, the MSN Administration/Management program track involves just two-years of study to cover 28 credits of theory and 8 credits of clinical practice.
MSN/MBA – Within just 24 months, student enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) can earn a blended degree to specialize in nursing administration. Through state-of-the-art technology, the classroom is brought into the workplace via video conferencing from highly qualified faculty practitioners once a month in trimester terms.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1317
[email protected]
https://hnu.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-nursing-msn/
Loma Linda University
School of Nursing
First established in 1905, the School of Nursing was the first in a small group of schools that combined to create Loma Linda University. In accordance with the private university’s Seventh-day Adventist Church affiliation, LLUN aims to develop nurses who serve the whole individual and reflect the care of God’s character. According to the U.S. News and World Report, it is currently ranked as the 99th best graduate nursing school in the entire nation.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) – Designed to prepare primary healthcare providers to care for the needs of adults in community and ambulatory settings, the AGNP program track consists of 70 credits and 600 clinical hours of practice with an optional thesis.
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Within the required 69 units and 660 clinical hours in a healthcare setting, students in the accredited FNP program are prepared to assess, supervise, and manage the healthcare needs of all family members from birth to elderly.
MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) – For graduate students interested in advancing their education to become a PNP, this program track delivers 70 units and 570 clinical hours to gain expertise in nursing leadership, ethical issues, teaching theory, advanced pharmacology, and pediatric physical health assessment.
MSN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) – Focused on promoting the treatment of mental health disorders across a variety of psychiatric settings, the Psych NP program requires 70 units and 540 clinical hours in collaboration with professional psychiatrists.
MSN Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – The Adult/Gerontology CNS program track consists of 66 units and 510 clinical hours to prepare students to become experts in evidence-based practice to improve medical treatment and patient outcomes.
MSN Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Within 66 units and 510 clinical hours, the Pediatric CNS program enables students to specialize their expertise in pediatrics to improve patient outcomes within the specific clinical nursing field for children.
MSN Nursing Administration – Students drawn to leadership roles in a variety of healthcare organizational settings are encouraged to enroll in the MSN Nursing Administration to gain advanced knowledge in healthcare law, quality management, managerial operations, strategic planning, and healthcare accounting/finances.
MSN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – With the MSN concentration in Nurse Anesthesia, students gain valuable knowledge of anesthesia practices through intensive skills lab sessions, medical simulation projects, advanced curriculum courses, and a full-time clinical practicum experience in Loma Linda University Medical Center.
MSN Adult/Gerontology Nurse Educator – The Adult/Gerontology Nurse Educator program track prepares students to assume faculty positions in academia to teach nursing with a total of 57 units and 210 clinical hours of practice in a college classroom.
MSN Growing Family Nurse Educator – Students in the Growing Family Nurse Educator concentration program are required to complete 57 units and 270 clinical hours in a teaching practicum to gain expertise in learning theory, assessment of learning outcomes, and clinical assessment.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
11262 Campus St. West Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-4923
[email protected]
http://www.llu.edu/nursing/programs/masters2.page?
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Graduate Division of Nursing
Offering graduate degrees in the heart of Los Angeles since 1932, Mount St. Mary’s College was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a private Roman Catholic institution primarily for women. According to the U.S. News and World Report, the college is ranked as the 20th best college and 14th best value school in the West. Based on a strong liberal arts curriculum, the Graduate Division of Nursing is tied for the 99th best graduate nursing school in the nation.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – With the goal of promoting the health and overall well-being of elderly adults, the Adult Gerontology CNS program involves 46 units over 28 months to prepare students to take the Clinical Nurse Specialist certification examination by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
MSN Nursing Educator – Designed to provide students with all necessary competencies in advancing nursing theory, teaching strategies, curriculum development, and nursing education experience, the 38-unit MSN Nursing Educator program track can be completed in as little as six terms or two years.
MSN Leadership and Administration – Within the 39-unit concentration in Leadership and Administration track, students develop the personal and professional skills needed to lead various healthcare organizations and institutions effectively within two years full-time.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
12001 Chalon Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(213) 477-2561
[email protected]
Point Loma Nazarene University
School of Nursing
Ranked as the 17th best college in the West by U.S. News and World Report, Point Loma Nazarene University is a premier private institution situated on a 90-acre campus in downtown San Diego. As one of the most diverse and vibrant communities of faith in the state, students at Point Loma Nazarene are from more than 40 states and 15 international countries. The PLNU School of Nursing has been nationally recognized as the 193rd best graduate nursing school in the United States.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Program
MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – For students with a valid RN license, BSN degree, and at least one year of full-time nursing experience within an American healthcare facility, Point Loma Nazarene offers a MSN with a concentration in Clinical Nurse Specialist. Enrolled students can specialize in Adult Gerontology, Family and Individual Health, or Pediatrics with 500 clinical hours in the selected setting.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
4007 Camino Del Rio South Suite 304
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 849-2277
[email protected]
http://www.pointloma.edu/experience/academics/schools-departments/school-nursing/master-science-nursing-degree
Samuel Merritt University
School of Nursing
Samuel Merritt University is a small private institution located in the hub of Oakland. Graduates from Samuel Merritt programs are recognized for performing above the national average on licensure/certification examinations with pass rates between 91 and 100 percent among first-time test takers. The SMU School of Nursing has been ranked as the 127th best graduate nursing school and hosts the 11th best Certified Nursing Anesthesia program in the nation.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Case Management (CM) – The MSN CM program track in a convenient full-time online format of five semesters is intended to prepare experienced registered nurses with the theory and practice in a evidence-based systematic case management approach to nursing.
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Through a strong multicultural approach to family-oriented advanced nursing practice in primary care settings, the FNP track consists of 49 semester units and 630 clinical hours in placements throughout Northern California.
MSN Certified Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) – With a firm curriculum based on advanced health assessment, principles of anesthesia, pharmacology, physiology, research methods, and professional clinical anesthesia practice, the CRNA program track prepares students to sit for the National Certification Examination (NCE).
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
3100 Summit St. 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 869-6511 ext. 3765
[email protected]
http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/nursing
San Diego State University
School of Nursing
As the largest institution of higher learning in the San Diego and one of the largest in California, San Diego State University is ranked as the 152nd best college and 81st top public school in the nation. Graduating more than 9,000 students annually, San Diego State has been nationally recognized for having the largest increase in graduation rates in the country. Committed to providing excellent clinical learning experiences, the SDSU School of Nursing is ranked as the 127th best graduate nursing school in the nation too.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and Elderly – With a concentration in the Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and the Elderly and a specialization in Acute/Critical Care Nursing, students can choose to focus on Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or Nurse Educator.
MSN Community Health Nursing – For those interested in specializing in School Nursing, the 40-unit MSN concentration in Community Health Nursing track prepares nurses for primary health care roles of school aged children. Students who choose to complete an additional three-unit course in audiometry can also earn the School Nurse Services Credential.
MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems – Designed to help prepare students for a career in leadership roles of administration and management in the healthcare industry, the Nursing Leadership concentration consists of 36 course units, as well as a nursing administration practicum and research project.
MSN Women’s Health and Midwifery – In order to receive extensive advanced training in women’s care and obstetrics, the Women’s Health and Midwifery concentration consists of 54 units that prepare graduates to sit for certification examinations from the California Board of Registered Nursing. Within the concentration, students can specialize in Nurse Midwifery, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
Hardy Tower Room 58
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182
(619) 594-2540
[email protected]
http://nursing.sdsu.edu/programs/ms-in-nursing/overview/
San Francisco State University
School of Nursing
Considered to be the intellectual heart and soul of the city, San Francisco State University has been nationally recognized as the 54th best college and 16th top public school in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. As a distinct division within the College of Health and Social Sciences, the SF State School of Nursing has also been ranked as the 166th best graduate nursing school in the United States.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – In the Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration, registered nurses have the opportunity to take additional courses in specialty areas of gerontology, critical care, women’s health, or pediatrics to prepare for specialization certification through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).
MSN Community Public Health – Designed to help prepare students assume advanced nursing roles in public health, home health, and school nursing, graduates from the MSN Community Public Health program track are eligible to sit for the Advanced Practice Public Health Nurse certification examination.
MSN Nursing Administration – In order to perfectly blend the nursing perspective with principles from business administration, the MSN Nursing Administration track intends to prepare students for specialized leadership roles as effective healthcare managers/administrators.
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Throughout the required 52 semester units and minimum 600 clinical hours of practice, the FNP program includes specialized courses in diagnosis in primary care, professional issues, nurse practitioner skills, and FNP practicum.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
1600 Holloway Ave. Burk Hall 357
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 338-1802
[email protected]
http://www.nursing.sfsu.edu/degreeprograms-admissions
San Jose State University
Valley Foundation School of Nursing
Positioned in the scenic Bay Area of Silicon Valley, San Jose State University is ranked as the 36th best college and 8th top public school in the West. After celebrating its 150th anniversary, SJSU was listed within the top 15 for the best master’s level public universities in the West. Within the College of Applied Sciences and Arts, the Valley Foundation School of Nursing has also been recognized as the 193rd best graduate nursing school in the nation.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Nursing Administration – Offered solely to students who have a BSN from an accredited institution, the MSN Nursing Administration concentration is designed to enable students to make a large impact on healthcare policies in leadership roles in various nursing organizations.
MSN Nurse Education – With the MSN concentration in Nursing Education, San Jose State prepares students to teach a new generation of nurses through a curriculum based on learning theories, evaluation measurement tools, healthcare technology, and developing educational resources.
MSN Nurse Informatics – For students interested in information technology, the Nurse Informatics program track towards the MSN degree enables students to specialize in the conceptualization, design, implementation, and research of information systems as they relate to the healthcare industry.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
California Board of Registered Nursing
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
Health Building Room 420
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
(408) 924-3131
[email protected]
http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/
United States University
College of Nursing
Once referred to as InterAmerican College, United States University was established in 1998 in Chula Vista, California as a university dedicated to providing diverse adults from the local community with bilingual and bicultural services. Just a hop and a skip from downtown San Diego, the United States University College of Nursing provides high-quality education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Master’s in Nursing Degree Programs
MSN Nursing Administration – In as little as 12 months in the convenient on-campus or online format, students in the MSN Nursing Administration specialty track are prepared for leaderships roles of planning, organizing, and managing healthcare organizations.
MSN Nursing Education – With no clinical component required and the ability to earn the MSN degree fully online within a self-paced format, the Nursing Education program track is designed to help students develop a variety of teaching strategies needed to facilitate nurse learning.
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Available for BSN registered nurses with a valid RN license, the 24-month FNP program focuses on advanced nursing practices. In additional to completing practicums in the location of a student’s choice, students are required to create an original Family Health Project prior to graduation.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) – In Process of Approval
California Board of Registered Nursing
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact
830 Bay Blvd.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 477-6310
[email protected]
http://www.usuniversity.edu/programs/college-of-nursing/