The major in nursing is designed to provide registered nurses with knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the performance of the professional nursing role and characteristic of the generally educated person. The program prepares a nursing generalist who can provide care within a framework of scientific and professional accountability, and can function independently in a variety of health settings. The program provides students with the necessary foundation for graduate education and specialization and promotes and fosters commitment to lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.
Graduates are eligible for certification as public health nurses in the State of California.
The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing. Admission Requirements 1. Meet requirements for admission to the university as a transfer student. Completion of an associate degree in nursing or its equivalent. Current licensure as a registered nurse in California.