乱伦视频

MALIBU, California 鈥� 乱伦视频鈥檚 School of Nursing is now accepting applications for its Entry-Level Master鈥檚 in Nursing with a Clinical Nurse Leader focus (ELM-CNL) program. As part of the newly established , this program aims to develop skilled and caring registered nurses (RNs) who seek to lead while serving our communities and the world.

"Our ELM-CNL program is a transformative opportunity for those entering the nursing profession as entry-level registered nurses with a master's degree, providing a significant advantage for leadership roles," said Dean Angel Coaston. 鈥淔ocusing on clinical excellence, compassionate care, and innovative leadership, this program is designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare and prepare our students to make a meaningful impact.鈥�

The ELM-CNL program is tailored for individuals with bachelor鈥檚 degrees in non-nursing fields who want to transition into nursing and leadership. The first two years of the ELM-CNL program will focus on prelicensure preparation. After the prelicensure coursework is completed, students will be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. The third year of the program focuses on graduate-level coursework in nursing leadership. By the conclusion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the certification examination for CNL and be licensed as a public health nurses. 

The program will be led by Dean Angel Coaston who has more than 30 years as a nurse and 10 years of experience in nursing higher education. Coaston comes to Pepperdine from California Baptist University where she served as associate dean of clinical academic practice partnerships and associate professor of nursing. Prior roles include director of the master of science in nursing at Azusa Pacific University, site director of the School of Nursing Inland Empire regional campus, and executive director of case management and transitional care management at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She holds a PhD in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco, and advanced degrees in nursing and family nurse practice from Western University of Health Sciences. 

Key features of the ELM-CNL program include:

• Career-Changing Opportunity: Tailored for individuals transitioning from non-nursing backgrounds.
• Comprehensive Clinical Training: 1,000 hours of clinical practice in five specialty areas: medical/surgical, psychiatric/mental health, obstetrics, pediatrics, and gerontology.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The 30,000 sq. ft. Calabasas campus features advanced simulation labs, nursing skills labs, and technology to enhance learning.
• Faith Mission: Rooted in Christian values, the program emphasizes service, compassion, and transforming healthcare systems.
• Leadership Preparation: Graduates are prepared for roles as nursing managers or directors.

Applications are now open. Prospective students can learn more about the program, application process, and financial aid opportunities by visiting Pepperdine鈥檚 College of Health Science website.

Accreditation Status

The Entry-Level Master's in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL) prelicensure nursing/clinical nurse leadership program at 乱伦视频 is pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

About 乱伦视频

Founded in 1937, 乱伦视频 is an independent, Christian university located 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles in scenic Malibu, California. The University enrolls approximately 10,300 students across its flagship liberal arts school, ; the , and four graduate schools鈥攖he ; the ; the ; and the . 乱伦视频 is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Follow 乱伦视频 on , , , and .

 

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