Point Loma Nazarene University PLNU School of Nursing

The Point Loma Nazarene University Nursing program is committed to offering a balanced program focusing on the human and spiritual aspects of nursing as well preparing students with physical and technical skills.

The curriculum concentrates on evidence based practice and offering a supportive Christian atmosphere and strong academic support and counseling.

The program processes applications to accept students in the fall semester with approximately 70 students accepted every year.

Applications for the program are available beginning from the 1st of December for enrollment in the following fall. The deadline for applications is the February 1st.

Licensed Vocational Nurses and Registered Nurses licensed in the State of California are allowed into the program with advanced standing on the basis of credit transfer and credit earned by examination.

Successful applicants will need to complete 128 semester units for graduation which will take approximately 4 years if pre-requisites are complete in a year for 5 if the student takes two years to complete the pre-requisites.

The nursing program requires successful applicants to submit to a background check and drug screening according to the arrangement with the San Diego Nursing Service Education Consortium and affiliated hospitals.

A student who fails the criminal background check or drug screening will be immediately dismissed from the program. 

The Point Loma Nazarene University Masters in Nursing, program is accredited by the CCNE and approved by the California Board of Nursing.

The MSN program is designed for students who are working professionals with classes offered just one night in a week and on Saturday mornings every two weeks given at the Mission Valley Regional Center.

The university’s cohort model allows students to interact within a MSN peers group allowing for maximum support and encouragement opportunities. The program is designed to enable students to have hands on practical experience in a range of settings.

Admission Requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
2. Official transcripts
3. A minimum grade point average of 3.0
4. 250 word personal essay demonstrating advanced writing skills and professional and personal goals in pursuing a graduate degree
5. Basic Statistics course
6. Basic Computer literacy
7. Interview as scheduled with the graduate nursing selection committee
8. A minimum of 12 months of experience as a Registered Nurse

Students accepted into the program will need to meet the requirements set by clinical affiliates including:

• Current, valid, unencumbered California licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certificate for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
• Criminal background check and drug screening
• Current health and physical clearance including screening for Tuberculosis
• Current HIPAA certificate