United States University School of Nursing

The United States University MSN-FNP program offers Registered Nurses who have a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science to upgrade professionally.

The program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior Commission, and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

The program consists of 49 credit hours and 720 clinical hours. Classroom instruction is held on Fridays and Saturdays allowing for a flexible schedule that enable students to carry on with their professional career and private lives.

The Department of Nursing also offers a Master’s of Science in Nursing Degree to equip graduates to become administrators to help other nurses provide quality health care. The program consists of 7 core courses and 5 specialization courses with no clinical practice requirements.

Application Requirements:

1. A completed application form
2. An active and an unencumbered Registered Nursing License
3. A cumulative undergraduate Grade Point Average of 2.50 or more
4. Take and pass a criminal background check as per requirements for clinical practice in healthcare facilities
5. Official Transcripts for all college level coursework
6. A personal statement describing goals in the nursing profession

The university does not maintain a waiting list for the Nursing Program and interested applicants should attend speak to an enrollment advisor at the earliest opportunity.