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Private Nursing Schools in California

California has many private colleges and universities that offer nursing degrees at all levels---associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate. Private schools typically have higher tuition and fees, a major factor that makes admission less competitive when compared to public schools with less expensive nursing programs. While most private schools are religion-based, there are some programs without a religious foundation.

  1. Azusa Pacific University

    • The School of Nursing at Azusa Pacific University has multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees with a non-denominational Christian focus. Tracks include a traditional four-year Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), licensed vocational nurse to BSN bridge option, entry level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's degree, MSN for clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioner specialties and a nursing Ph.D. Students can also study abroad and participate in health care mission trips.

      Azusa Pacific University
      School of Nursing
      701 East Foothill Boulevard
      Azusa, CA 91702
      626-815-5386
      apu.edu

    Loma Linda University

    • The undergraduate nursing program at Loma Linda University School of Nursing offers a traditional four-year BSN, an accelerated BSN for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's degree and a licensed vocational nurse to BSN bridge program. It also has a BSN program for registered nurses with an associate degree, which students can attend part-time or full-time. Its graduate nursing program offers master's degrees for four nurse practitioner specialties, two clinical nurse specialist tracks, certified registered nurse anesthetists and two nurse educator specialties. Students can choose from two doctorates---nursing philosophy or nursing practice. Loma Linda University has a Seven Day Adventist basis.

      Loma Linda University School of Nursing
      West Hall
      Loma Linda, CA 92350
      909-558-4923
      llu.edu

    University of San Francisco

    • The University of San Francisco School of Nursing has a four-year traditional BSN program, as well as transfer options for associate-degree-prepared registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses. Its graduate program confers a master's for the clinical nurse leader role to BSN-prepared registered nurses, registered nurses with associate degrees or students with non-nursing bachelor's degrees. Students can choose from four regional campuses in San Francisco, Sam Ramon, Santa Rosa or Cupertino. The School of Nursing also offers doctorates of nursing practice in three specialties. The University of San Francisco is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

      University of San Francisco
      School of Nursing
      2130 Fulton Street
      San Francisco, CA 94117
      415-422-6681
      usfca.edu

    Samuel Merritt University

    • The School of Nursing at Samuel Merritt University, a non-religious school, has two undergraduate programs---a traditional four-year BSN option and an accelerated BSN option for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's degree. The graduate division offers a direct-entry MSN for non-nursing bachelor's students. The traditional MSN program has tracks for case management, certified registered nurse anesthetist and family nurse practitioner, all of which are also offered online. BSN- or MSN-prepared nurses can also choose to obtain a non-specialized doctorate in nursing practice.

      Samuel Merritt University
      School of Nursing
      3100 Telegraph Road
      Oakland, CA 94609
      510-869-6511
      samuelmerritt.edu

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