Program Description
Program name: Entry Level Masters (ELM) Program - Population HealthApplications are accepted once a year for the Winter term. All required clinical hours will be completed at the Loma Linda University Medical Center in Murrieta.
The first year of the program will include most of the undergraduate requirements and RN work. The second year will consist of the Population Health and degree requirements for the MSN.
All students are required to complete the following pre-requisite courses before transferring to Loma Linda University School of Nursing. Students can have courses in progress while they are applying, as long as they will be complete before the program begins.
PRE-REQUISITE | QUARTER UNITS | SEMESTER UNITS |
---|---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology I with lab | 4.5 | 3 |
Anatomy & Physiology II with lab | 4.5 | 3 |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 4.5 | 3 |
Introduction to Biochemistry | 4.5 | 3 |
Medical Microbiology | 6 | 4 |
Public Speaking | 4.5 | 3 |
English (full sequence) | 9 | 6 |
General Psychology | 4.5 | 3 |
Introduction to Sociology | 4.5 | 3 |
Nutrition | 4.5 | 3 |
Undergraduate Statistics and Research | 4.5 | 3 |
For information regarding which course to take at your college or university, please refer to our Transfer Patterns.
Admission Requirements
The following criteria are required for admission to the ELM concentration in nursing:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (or its equivalent).
- A 3.30 undergraduate GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- All prerequisites with a C or better
- Application with personal essay
- Official transcripts from all college credits
- Three letters of recommendation (two from instructors)
- TEAS & CT exam
- Volunteer or work experience in a healthcare setting
- A standardized interview with one graduate and one undergraduate nursing faculty members.
All documents above MUST be received by the program deadline date in order to be considered for enrollment.
Program Length
2 years (8 quarters)Possible Careers
Nurse in hospitals, public health, community clinics, emergency, schools.Expected Cost of Attendance
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Required Program Costs
Academic Year 2024-2025
Year of Program Months Enrolled |
Year 1 6 |
Year 2 6 |
---|---|---|
Tuition & Fees | $32,534 | $32,534 |
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school) |
$970 | $970 |
Other Educational Costs
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Notes
- Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
- Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
- To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.