- Status: Private; Non-Profit
- Format: Hybrid, On-Campus, Online
- Accreditations: ACEN CCNE
- Address: 901 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, California, 91702
- Telephone: 1-626-969-3434
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Azusa Pacific University, founded in 1899, is located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, and is a comprehensive, evangelical, private, Christian university.APU is a leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, and has a commitment to excellence in higher education.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The Traditional BSN program is based on a cohort model. Therefore, all coursework will be assigned to a specific semester and is a prerequisite for progression to the next semester.
Students may be admitted from high school. If starting in the fall, the program will be a 4½-year program. If the student starts in the Spring, it will be a 4-year program.
Available option for those who completed a bachelor's program in another major, but want to pursue a career in nursing. Consider applying for the Entry-Level Master's in Nursing program (ELM) .
Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN (LVN to BSN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse to RN (LVN to RN)
Potential Applicants (not all inclusive)
- 48 units or more of transferable credit with a C- or better from an accredited university, per official transcripts (maximum of 70 Units can be transferred from a community college)
- Some work experience as an LPN may be required
- Current LVN/LPN license
- Basic academic and collegiate-level English skills
RN-BSN
APU's RN to BSN degree program is designed for the working registered nurse to advance to the baccalaureate level.
Applicants (not all inclusive)
- Have 60 units or more of transferable credit, up to 70 can be transferred with a minimum of C- or greater, from a community college
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Have RN licensure and graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Recent work experience - refresher course may be recommended for those who have not practiced in more than 5 years.
Bridge to BSN - Transition to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Azusa Pacific's Bridge to Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a program designed for students entering their final year in the Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at a community college and would like an early start on coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Nationally accredited, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students for an advanced level degree. Graduate students can have a degree and be prepared for roles as clinical nurse specialists, family nurse practitioners, adult-gerontology nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, or school nurses, and may elect a secondary specialty in administration or education.
After completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for state advanced practice certification or credential in their specialties.
Those who have earned a bachelor's degree in another discipline are eligible to enroll in the entry-level master's program. Nurses who already have an MSN from another institution are also eligible to enroll in a post-master's certificate program.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) specialties offers two specialist programs: the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.
School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
The combined Master of Science in Nursing with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is designed to prepare the bachelor's degree-prepared registered nurses to become effective practitioners in the areas of school health and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate is designed for those who want to focus on primary care for children in a variety of other settings.
Post-Master's Certificates
Nurses who have already received an MSN at APU or another institution are eligible for the post-master's nursing certificate programs, which prepare nurses who obtain an advanced practice specialty.
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
- Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
The PhD in Nursing prepares nurses who hold master's degrees to contribute to the improvement of health care and to the next generation of nurses by serving as academicians.
Specialties and Concentrations
- Health of the Family and the Community
- International Health
- A secondary specialization in Nursing Education is also available
Admission (not all inclusive)
- Application for Graduate Admission
- Official transcripts of completion of BSN and a master's degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Residency Practice Hours
At APU, 1,100 clinical hours are required as part of the program. Students may transfer up to five hundred (500) qualified clinical hours toward the DNP from their master's program and six hundred (600) clinical hours - three hundred (300) in each of the SON DNP residency courses, which totals 1,100 hours.
Translational Research Project
The DNP, a practice-focused doctorate, includes an integrative practice experience enacted in the residency courses over the time frame of six semesters. Every student enrolled in the practice-focused DNP program will create an evidence-based translational research project (TRP) as part of their experience. With the multiple number of practice doctorates at the university the DNP students are able to have opportunities for interdisciplinary coursework and collaborative projects.
Graduate Applicants (not all inclusive)
- A Graduate application for admission
- Official transcripts of completiontion of BSN and MSN
- Copies of any professional certifications/registrations used by nurses with advanced practice -state or national. Transcripts may be used as evidence if needed.
- Letter from your advanced practice program stating the number of clinical hours completed as part of that program. Up to 500 hours may be transferable toward the DNP program's required total of 1100 hours, per departmental approval.
Rankings and Distinctions
US News & World Report (2019)
- #205 (tie) in National Universities
- #115 (tie) in Best Nursing Schools: Master's
- #143-182 in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice
- #183 America's Best Colleges (2017)
Forbes (2018)
- #383 Top Colleges
- #253 in Private Colleges
- #167 in Research Universities
- #76 in the West
NICHE (2019)
- Best Colleges for Nursing in America #18
- Best Christian Colleges in America #56
- Most Conservative Colleges in America #105
- Top Private Universities in America #224
- Colleges with the Best Academics in America #265
- Best Colleges in America #339
- Best Value Colleges in America #549
- Most Diverse Colleges in America #802
- Best Colleges for Nursing in California #1
- Best Christian Colleges in California #5
- Most Conservative Colleges in California #6
- Top Private Universities in California #20
- Colleges with the Best Academics in California #25
- Best Colleges in California #30
- Best Value Colleges in California #45
- Most Diverse Colleges in California #77
- Best Colleges in Los Angeles Area #16
- Best Value Colleges in Los Angeles Area #23
MONEY listed APU in their Best Colleges For Your Money (2018).
The Princeton Review named APU as 1 of 124 institutions in the 2016 Best Colleges in the West.
G.I. Jobs named APU a Military Friendly School for 2016, placing APU among the top 15 percent of schools in the country helping military students reach their educational dreams.
Accreditation and Approval
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the School of Nursing programs.
Azusa Pacific University (APU) is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
The School of Nursing programs are approved by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
Campus Locations
Azusa Main Campus, High Desert, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Monrovia Regional Site, Murrieta, Orange County, San Diego, Redlands Community Hospital (RN-BSN).
Format & Tuition of Available Program
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FormatTuitionScore
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On-Campus$31,8204.5 /5
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On-Campus$41,2805.0 /5
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Hybrid$83,5204.5 /5
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On-Campus$43,0005.0 /5
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On-Campus$29,2404.5 /5
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On-Campus$38,7005.0 /5
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Hybrid$83,5204.5 /5
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Hybrid, Online$31,8204.5 /5
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Hybrid, Online$18,0604.0 /5
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On-Campus$27,8404.5 /5
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Hybrid, Online, On-Campus$40,4205.0 /5
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On-Campus$28,3804.5 /5
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On-Campus$37,8405.0 /5
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Hybrid, Online, On-Campus$48,1604.5 /5
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Hybrid, Online, On-Campus$36,9804.0 /5
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On-Campus$126,9484.0 /5
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