Entry-Level Master's in Nursing (ELM)
San Diego, USA
DURATION
12 up to 16 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 860 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Nursing Master’s Degree, Credential, and Most Certificate Programs fee per unit
Introduction
Earn an Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM) Degree at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll graduate prepared to enter professional nursing and advanced practice roles. We’ll help you open doors in the medical field and graduate ready to pass the NCLEX licensure examination to become an RN, gain qualifications to apply to the State of California for certification as a clinical nurse specialist and/or nurse practitioner, and obtain eligibility for the Public Health Nursing Certificate. You’ll gain firsthand experience during your clinical residency, equipping you for success in your nursing career. This program is designed for students who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in other disciplines, and students can choose from a variety of specialty tracks.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Provide hospital care for diverse groups, the underserved, the poor, and the homeless during clinicals.
- Receive personalized attention in a supportive Christian environment.
- Learn from faculty experienced in the nursing field.
- Build the knowledge and experience needed to pass the NCLEX exam.
Program at a Glance
The nationally ranked School of Nursing prepares nurses to lead the way in health care by providing a deeper level of compassionate care in clinics, hospitals, schools, and beyond.
- Program Units: 106-129
- Cost per Unit: $860
- Base Cost: $91,160-$110,940*
- Location: Inland Empire, Monrovia, San Diego
Program Details
The Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing is an accelerated graduate nursing program designed for students who desire to enter the nursing profession and hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in other disciplines. During their first four semesters, admitted students complete all prelicensure courses (theoretical and clinical) in an accelerated format, as well as selected graduate nursing courses, followed by a clinical residency, in preparation for the RN licensure examination. Students then continue with courses and preparation leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program is a government loan program set up to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty by providing loans to students in advanced nursing education programs. Students must be pursuing a MSN or doctoral nursing degree. The NFLP loans will be forgiven—up to 85 percent of the amount received—over a consecutive four-year period if the student commits to serve as full-time faculty at a school of nursing following graduation. Faculty at private universities, state schools, and community colleges are eligible. Students receiving these loans must also complete the nursing education courses prior to graduation.
Curriculum
To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit any of the following options in the current academic catalog:
- Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM)
- ELM-MSN: School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- ELM-MSN: School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-PC)
- ELM-MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- ELM-MSN: Adult-Gerontology or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- ELM-MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- ELM-MSN: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-PC)
- ELM-MSN: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Specialty
- ELM-MSN: Healthcare Administration and Leadership
- ELM-MSN: Nursing Education
- MSN-ELM with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Top Occupations by Income
- Nurse Practitioners
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Registered Nurses
- Postsecondary Teachers