Loma Linda University. School of Nursing BS, MS, DNP & PhD

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Loma Linda University

School of Nursing – BS, MS, DNP & PhD

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Facts about LLU

» Founded: 1905 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church

» Located: Southern California (Loma Linda, CA)

» Status: Private, church affiliated, coeducational, health sciences

» Current enrollment: 4000+ students

» Academic Programs: over 200 degree and certificate programs in the Schools of:

~ Allied Health (DPT, MS, MPT, MHIS, BS, AS)

~ Dentistry (DDS, BS)

~ Medicine (MD, MS, PhD)

~ Nursing (BS, MS,DNP)

~ Pharmacy (PharmD)

~ Public Health (DrPH, MPH, MSPH, BSPH)

~ Religion (MS)

~ Science and Technology (PhD, PsyD, DMFT, MA, MS, MSW)

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Mission of LLU

»Loma Linda University, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian health sciences institution, seeks to further the healing and teaching

ministry of Jesus Christ "to make man whole“

»We purposefully integrate the Seventh-day Adventist approach to whole person care…mind, body, and spirit.

» We are looking for students who want more than a job; we seek students who want to reach out to contribute to the quality of people’s lives. Our graduates leave Loma Linda University with a solid foundation to transform the world one person at a time, and

inspired to serve.

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BACCALAUREATE

PROGRAM

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BS Track Options

»Regular BS

»Accelerated BA/BS to BS

»LVN to BS

»RN to BS

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Pre-requisites

» Intermediate Algebra (or HS Algebra II)

» Intro to Physics (or a year of HS Physics)

» Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)+

» Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)+

» Intro to Organic Chemistry (with lab)+

» Intro to Biochemistry (with lab)+

» Basic Medical Microbiology (with lab)+

» Public Speaking

» English Composition (full sequence)

» General Psychology

» Lifespan Development (Developmental Psychology)

» Intro to Sociology

» Physical Education (2 activity classes)

» Humanities (16 quarter units)

» Foreign Language

» Statistics (with computer application) – for students with a BA/BS degree + must be within 5 years

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Admission Requirements

»Minimum college cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 for the regular track, 3.3 for the accelerated track (BA/BS to BS)

»All prerequisites with a “C” or better

»Application with personal essay

»Official transcripts from all college credits

»Pre-entrance exams (TEAS & Critical Thinking)

»Three letters of recommendation (2 from instructors)

»Completion of HS or equivalent

»All qualified applicants will be invited to interview

»Recommended: It is recommended that applicants obtain volunteer or work experience in a hospital/clinical setting

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TEAS & Critical Thinking

» TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) – version V

~ Math, Science, English and Reading

~ We require a minimum 66% Adjusted Individual Score

~ 1^st time cost is covered by application fee

~ 2^nd time is $35

~ Study guides - www.atitesting.com

» Critical Thinking

~ 34 multiple choice questions, 45 minutes

~ We require a minimum score of 13

~ Cost is covered by application fee

Both tests are offered three days a week, space is limited

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Deadlines

» Fall deadline – March 31

~ Accept 58 students

~ Average GPA accepted (Fall 2011) 3.7

~ Applicants 200-250

» Winter deadline – August 15

~ Average GPA accepted (Winter 2012) 3.6

» Spring deadline – November 1

~ Average GPA accepted (Spring 2011) 3.4

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Clinical Opportunities

»Loma Linda University Medical Center

»Loma Linda Children’s Hospital

»Behavioral Medicine Center

»Heart and Surgical Hospital

»East Campus

»VA Hospital

»Botswana (Africa)

»SN Skills Lab

»Medical Simulation Lab

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GRADUATE

PROGRAMS

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Graduate Program Options

Masters Program Tracks

»Nurse Practitioner

~ Adult

~ Family

~ Pediatric

~ Psychiatric

»Clinical Nurse Specialist

~ Adult & Aging

~ Growing Family

»Nursing Administration

»Nurse Educator

~ Adult & Aging

~ Growing Family

»Nurse Anesthetist

Doctorate Programs

»PhD (starts every other summer)

»Doctor of Nursing Practice

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MS Information

» Program Details

~ 2-3 years for MS

~ Class Size: 25 students

» Program Highlights

~ Part-time schedule meets one day per week (until clinicals)

» Required Preparation

~ Bachelors Degree in Nursing required

~ Minimum 3.0 GPA for Master’s programs

~ One full year of RN work experience required before starting clinical courses

(excluding CRNA)

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CRNA Information

» Program Details

~ Full-time program

~ Fall entry, deadline February 1

~ Class Size: 10-15 students

» Program Highlights

~ 30 months (10 quarters) in length

~ First year (4 quarters) are didactic

~ Final 6 quarters consist of clinical residency along with didactic coursework.

» Required Preparation

~ BS in nursing or equivalent from an accredited school in the U.S.

~ Cumulative & Science GPA – 3.0 or higher

~ RN licensure; RN in California before clinical courses

~ Minimum 1 year, full-time adult critical care RN experience

~ Clinical observation with CRNA – 8 hours

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DNP & PhD Information

»DNP Required Preparation

~ Masters Degree in Nursing required

~ Minimum 3.2 GPA

»PhD Required Preparation

~ Masters Degree in Nursing preferred

~ Minimum 3.5 GPA

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Open House &

Information Sessions

»Open House

~ Entire University

~ Once a year

~ February 12, 2012

»Information Sessions

~ School of Nursing

~ Once each quarter (except Winter)

~ December 5, 2011

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Loma Linda University. School of Nursing BS, MS, DNP & PhD