RN to BS
PROGRAM
School of Nursing
TRACKS OFFERED PROGRAM FEATURES
RN to BS (for those with a current California RN license) Expert and caring faculty
RN to BS/MS (must meet entry requirements for Graduate Affiliated with large university teaching hospital
program) and Children’s Hospital
Flexible schedule for working RNs
Loma Linda University’s mission, the focus on whole- Variety of teaching methods used, including
person care and Christian service, is carried out in the online and classroom
School of Nursing by its commitment to excellence Emphasis on student and client wholeness
in nursing. With students from more than 80 coun- International experience possible
tries and 65 religions, we have a richly diverse stu- Utilize your institution’s educational benefits.
dent body that adds to the excitement of learning and If you work full-time in the LLUAHSC system,
exchange of ideas. All programs are fully accredited you will have the educational benefit of 8 free
by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges quarter units yearly – the School of Nursing will
(WASC). give those employees 2 more units for nursing
courses per year!
PROGRAM INFORMATION Attend full or part-time
For working nurses, courses are offered using tech- Accelerated AS to BS to MS program for RNs
nology modalities and providing flexibility. This pro- with recent experience and at least a 3.0
gram is available for part-time study. The BS degree cumulative GPA
prepares students for professional nursing in acute Excellent classroom facilities and fully equipped
and community settings. Length of the program var- computer lab
ies depending on student needs. The BS program is Opportunity to enhance leadership abilities
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Investigate new areas of professional interest
Education (CCNE).
PREREQUISITES
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)+
Located across the street from the School of Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)+
the Medical Center is an approximately 900 bed ter- Intro to Chemistry (with lab)+
tiary-care teaching hospital, including the Children’s Basic Medical Microbiology (with lab)+
Hospital, the Loma Linda University Medical Center Public Speaking
East Campus, and the Behavioral Medical Center. As English Composition (full sequence)
a level one regional trauma and health care center, General Psychology
Loma Linda University Medical Center operates some Lifespan Development (Developmental Psychology)
of the largest clinical programs in the United States. Intro to Sociology
The Medical Center is the site for many of the clinical Physical Education (2 activity classes)
experiences, internships, and educational opportuni- Humanities (20 units – including 1 foreign language)
ties available to students at Loma Linda University. Natural Science Elective (4 units)
General Elective (4 units)
Transfer Patterns for many colleges & universities can
be found on the School of Nursing website.
nursing.llu.edu
OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING ADMISSION DEADLINES
A B.S. degree in nursing opens the door to many opportu- The School of Nursing accepts students in the Fall,
nities in nursing including: Public Health, Advanced Man- Winter, and Spring Quarters. All documents are required
agement and Research. by the deadline. This includes the application, transcripts,
recommendations, pre-admission testing, evaluation of in-
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ternational transcripts (if applicable), and TOEFL (if appli-
Current California RN license cable). The deadlines for the RN to BS track are as follows
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college (although earlier is preferred):
coursework
All prerequisites with a “C” or better Fall – August 1
Application with personal essay Winter – November 1
Three letters of recommendation Spring – February 1
Official transcripts from all college credits
Completion of HS or equivalent For any further questions please contact our Admissions
All qualified applicants will be interviewed Office at (909) 558-4923 or (800) 422-4558, or by email at
nursing@llu.edu.
TRANSCRIPTS
You must submit transcripts from all post-secondary in- 2010-2011 TUITION AND FEES
stitutions from which you have attended, regardless of Undergraduate Students:
whether or not it applies to your prerequisite coursework. Tuition/Quarterly (per unit): $535
This includes all colleges, universities, military credit, Ad- LLU Fees/Quarterly: $590
vanced Placement, CLEP, and unaccredited schools. Tran- unless LLUAHSC benefited employee
scripts must be sent by the issuing institution(s) directly to (fee for health care/gym/student publications)
LLU Admissions Processing. Transcripts provided in any Clinical Course fee (per selected clinical course): $200
other manner are unofficial and will not be accepted for Books & Supplies (estimated cost per year): $250
admission. Total varies according to quarterly class load
Please have official transcripts sent to: FINANCIAL AID
Admissions Processing Financial aid is available for eligible students. You should
Loma Linda University begin your financial aid process early, even before formal
Loma Linda, CA 92350 acceptance into the Nursing program. For more informa-
tion on financial aid, visit www.llu.edu/ssweb/finaid.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International applicants (non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. HOUSING
permanent residents) must meet all admissions require- Housing is available on campus in a limited capacity.
ments for the chosen program. Official transcripts must be >> For information on the women’s dormitory,
evaluated by an accredited evaluation service. The appli- Lindsay Hall, call (909) 558-4561.
cation process must be initiated in a timely manner in or- >> For information on the men’s dormitory,
der to comply with national immigration policies. Please Daniells Hall, call (909) 558-4592.
visit www.llu.edu/apply/intltrans for more information.
The Office of Student Affairs maintains informa-
APPLICATION INFORMATION tion on local housing. Current availabilities and Loma
To apply to Loma Linda University’s School of Nursing, Linda University’s housing policy can be found at
students must be in the process of completing all prereq- www.llu.edu/llu/housing.
uisite courses. Before enrolling in the program, students
must first meet all the admission requirements. The ap-
plication can be found online at www.llu.edu/apply.
(Rev 8/19/10)
LLU at a Glance School of Nursing
Loma Linda University
>> Founded in 1905 >> A Seventh-day Adventist institution integrating
West Hall
health, science, and Christian faith >> Offers over 200 programs in the
11262 Campus Street
health sciences >> Houses eight schools: Allied Health Professions,
Loma Linda, California 92350
Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Religion, and
Phone: 800.422.4558 or 909.558.4923
Science & Technology >> About 4,000 students >> Over 1,300 faculty
Fax: 909.558.0175
>> 2,000 professional researchers >> $46 million dollars in private and
Email: nursing@llu.edu
public grants generated each year >> Many service learning opportunities
Website: nursing.llu.edu
