Program Description
The MS to DNP program allows nurses who already have a masters degree to achieve a doctoral degree. The LLU School of Nursing offers many options within this program:1- Nurses with an Advance Practice RN certificate in the same specialty can apply to the MS to DNP and follow the normal curriculum.
2- Nurses with an Advance Practice RN certificate applying for a different specialty can apply to the MS to DNP and will need to add a couple of courses and clinical hours to make up for the change in specialty. We recommend students to meet with the program coordinator to identify which courses will need to be taken before applying.
3- Nurses without an Advance Practice RN certificate that would like a DNP in Leadership can apply and follow the curriculum for leadership DNP. Although the student receives a doctoral degree, this program does not prepare students to pass APRN certification.
Students without an Advance Practice RN certificate wanting to achieve one should apply to the BS to DNP program and transcripts will be evaluated to see how many courses can be used towards the degree.
Part-time option is also available. The program is offered in a hybrid format, only requiring four days on campus each quarter.
Program Length
Possible Careers
Application Deadlines
| Quarter | Application Open | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn of 2023 | Apr 1, 2022 | — | May 29, 2023 |
| Winter of 2024 | Jul 1, 2022 | — | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Spring of 2024 | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Oct 1, 2023 |
Discipline Accrediting Agency
The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates are prepared for certification by the State of California and the American Nurses Association as a Nurse Practitioner.State Accrediting Agency
Loma Linda University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).The California Board of Registered Nursing granted continuing approval in 2010 to the School of Nursing.
Expected Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,280 | $32,940 |
| Fees | $2,925 | $2,925 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,820 | $980 |
| Instruments | — | — |
| Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms) | — | — |
| Total | $34,025 | $36,845 |
Notes
Tuition/Fees is an estimation based on 3 quarters with an average of 10 units (2 classes) per quarter. Living Expenses is calculated for financial aid purposes and is based on 3 quarters (9 months). Actual amounts may vary.70-75% of LLU Nursing students receive financial aid.
Estimated Living Expenses
Academic Year 2023-2024, off campus, with a roommate
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Months enrolled | 9 | 9 |
| Food and Housing | $17,280 | $17,280 |
| Transportation | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Costs | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Notes
- Amounts are what a student can apply to borrow for the number of months shown in each academic year based on living off campus with a roommate and not with a relative.
- International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on the numbers listed here.
- In general, to qualify for financial aid a student must be enrolled at least half time taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.