Master in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees for the academic year 2026-2027 are estimated at $17,068 for Year 1 (9 months), $20,080 for Year 2 (12 months), and $12,048 for Year 3 (3 months).. The application deadline for Master in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Master's) is Sep 15, 2026.

This master's programme prepares graduates to work as nursing faculty in academic settings. Students focus on adult and gerontology clinical areas while developing teaching expertise. The curriculum emphasizes advanced nursing theories, research, and leadership skills. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format with part-time study options available.

Focus areas include Adult, Gerontology, Nurse Educator.

The programme requires 54 units of coursework, including advanced nursing theory, research, and teaching-learning components. Clinical experience is integrated with academic study, and students must complete a teaching-focused practicum.

Graduates qualify for teaching roles in nursing education at colleges and universities.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA in both overall and nursing courses. A current California RN license and one year of RN experience are required before starting clinical courses. The application includes a personal essay, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a faculty interview.

The programme totals about 54 credit hours. Hybrid format, part-time study available, typically completed in 2-3 years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes.

Loma Linda University grew into a faith-based academic health sciences center built around the integration of health, science and faith. Its Seventh-day Adventist identity shapes a mission focused on serving others. The university offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs and welcomes students with prior college credit as a transfer institution.

Academic options span health professions and include programs in areas such as medicine, genetic counseling, physical therapy assistance and health science. Students have access to hands-on training, research and service opportunities, supported by faculty and program advisors. Personal support is available as students plan their education and prepare for healthcare careers.

The university is in Loma Linda, California, with Los Angeles and the Pacific coast to the west, the San Bernardino Mountains to the north and Palm Springs to the east. Campus visits include personalized weekday golf cart tours, with an option to meet a program advisor or faculty. Sunday tours have limited building access. International students join a community representing more than 80 countries and should understand the university's Seventh-day Adventist, faith-based setting.