| Have you always wanted to be a nurse? Are you disappointed you didn't pursue nursing as a profession years ago? Perhaps you are looking for a career change and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Our Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN) program is designed for those who have already earned a baccalaureate in a non-nursing field and seek to shift careers or pursue a new academic goal. Currently there are two career paths for ELMSN students. Students graduate from our ELMSN program with exceptionally strong clinical skills. In fact, the program has the same pre-RN licensure clinical hours as our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, with the added component of courses specific to either the Case Management or the Family Nurse Practitioner programs. This means you will have the academic and clinical training to practice nursing in a variety of settings. |  |
Case Management
Case Management has a broad scope of practice and will allow you to experience nursing in a variety of settings and facilities. After completing the ELMSN, students can practice as Case Managers in areas emphasizing the Three P's patient, provider or payer.
This program is seven semesters in length (including summers) and is designed for full-time students. Part time study may be pursued after completion of the fourth semester. Admission is offered in the fall semester (Oakland campus) or in the spring semester (Sacramento Regional Center).
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioners provide primary care across a patient's life span, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and management of health problems.
This program begins with the courses and experiences required for licensure in California as a registered nurse. Following licensure (completed during the fifth semester), students work as an RN for one semester and then resume coursework. The entire MSN is completed in 10 semesters, including three summers. The curriculum for the first five terms is on a full-time basis. If desired, beginning with semester 7, students may work as RNs and complete the remaining four terms on a part-time basis. This program is offered in Oakland and Sacramento. Admission is for the fall semester in Oakland and for the spring semester in Sacramento..