California Baptist University nursing

Riverside, California · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 86.63% / 95% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 86.63%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 95%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Riverside86.63% (2024/2025, 187 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, entry-level master’s
Entry Level Master's Degree Programs
Riverside95% (2024/2025, 40 first-time takers)
Board source

The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree188
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree31
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, research/scholarship10

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2033
CCNEMaster'sFall 2027
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2032
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateFall 2027

From California Baptist University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“As a CCNE-accredited program, our ADN to MSN degree solidifies your foundational healthcare knowledge”

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Simulation

“CBU's Clinical Simulation Lab and Resource Center”

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Clinical placements

“They serve locally in clinical rotations and by donating their time, resources”

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Admission

“4 years, 4 1/2 years or 5 years depending on completion of prerequisite courses and”

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