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
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | Riverside | 86.63% (2024/2025, 187 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s Entry Level Master's Degree Programs | Riverside | 95% (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 level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 188 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 31 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 10 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
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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