Nursing Practice

Doctor OF NURSING PRACTICE

Transforming health care delivery recognizes the critical need for clinicians to design, evaluate and continuously improve the context within which care is delivered. Nurses prepared at the doctoral level will be able to significantly impact health care outcomes. The DNP program is designed as an interdisciplinary, indirect care, practice-focused, MSN-to-DNP program which prepares graduates to function in an independent leadership role in the development of community based, interprofessional and collaborative solutions to the complex health problems facing underserved and vulnerable populations locally and globally.

36

Units

$650 + fees

Cost Per Unit *

6

Semesters

Why earn your DNP at CBU?

Develop as a leader and learn how to improve healthcare
The DNP at CBU is guided by nationally recognized core competencies and guidelines. Didactic and practice experiences are provided so the student can demonstrate integration of advanced nursing knowledge. Students meet on campus once a month, where they’ll have opportunities for collaboration, challenging problems for study, and a tradition of rigorous scholarship. Alumni have gone on to work at such places as Riverside Medical Clinic and American Association of Critical Care Nursing, among others.

Work on projects that solve real-world challenges
Students start working on a DNP project in the first semester with their DNP team, which consists of a faculty advisor and clinical advisor. Students have implemented projects such as creating a nurse managed heart failure clinic at Riverside Medical Clinic, developing an online app with resources for nurses and leaders to address compassion fatigue, and collaborating with the Riverside Department of Public Health to empower public health nurses to be prepared as first responders in disasters.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at California Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Organizational Systems Leadership

NUR 705

Students describe the impact of organizational and leadership theories on the process of managing change and the effects of operational processes on practice environments that affect outcomes, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care.

Health Policy and Advocacy

NUR 740

The focus of this course is on policy analysis and political activism strategies to influence change for improved health care delivery and outcomes at all levels.

Innovation in Quality and Safety

NUR 750

Students will examine safety science, risk reduction, harm prevention, and ways to align cost with quality. Innovative approaches to promoting a culture of safety will be analyzed.

Student Learning

Evidence of Student Learning

Synthesize theory-guided practice grounded in a biblical worldview.
Create clinical prevention interventions to improve individual and population-health outcomes.
Evaluate research-based evidence to create, implement and translate into best-practice competencies.
Synthesize data using information technology to improve inter-professional collaboration and health outcomes at a systems level.
Demonstrate professional, competent and responsible doctoral level nursing.
Implement innovative leadership to reduce health disparities across the continuum of care.

FAQs

1. Is this program accredited?
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at California Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

2. Can I work during the program?
Yes, the DNP program format is designed for the working adult. The program is online, with mandatory on campus residency 3-4 times during the program.

3. How much does the program cost?
The total cost of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is $650 per unit, for 36-45 units; plus a $1,033 per semester program fee.

Take the next step toward living your purpose

As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

Application Deadlines	Fall
Priority	May 15
Standard	August 1

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Career Opportunities

Director of Nursing
Clinical Director
Board Chair
Director of Clinical Services
Educator

*Some career opportunities may require further education

Meet Some of Our Faculty

Lorraine Shields

Assistant Professor, Program Director

I am a practicing neonatal clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner. I am committed to the advancement of the nursing profession and to making positive contributions to patient outcomes and to healthcare as a whole. Nursing is a calling. It is a great privilege and a blessing not just to meet patients’ physical needs, but to also minister to their spiritual needs as the Lord leads.

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Lisa Bursch

Associate Professor of Nursing

When I was 10 years old I was in the hospital for surgery. The nurses were awesome and I knew at that time I wanted to be a nurse and help others. I have been a nurse for 28 years and a pediatric nurse practitioner for 23 years. As a nurse, I have the privilege of being with people at their most joyous time and their darkest, and in all circumstances, I share the love of God with them. My husband and I live on 5 acres in Temecula wine country where we have four dogs, two horses, and a cat. This keeps us very busy!

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Jeffrey Gage

Professor of Nursing

In my nursing practice, I enjoyed working with children and families as a public health nurse. I once dressed up as a polar bear for a community sun safety campaign resulting in several requests to entertain children at birthday parties. My research interests are fatherhood and family health. I am translating findings from several studies into a fatherhood mentor program at a local pregnancy center. Originally from New Zealand, I like anything outdoors, especially fly-fishing and hiking.

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Lorraine Shields

Assistant Professor, Program Director

I am a practicing neonatal clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner. I am committed to the advancement of the nursing profession and to making positive contributions to patient outcomes and to healthcare as a whole. Nursing is a calling. It is a great privilege and a blessing not just to meet patients’ physical needs, but to also minister to their spiritual needs as the Lord leads.

See Profile >
Lisa Bursch

Associate Professor of Nursing

When I was 10 years old I was in the hospital for surgery. The nurses were awesome and I knew at that time I wanted to be a nurse and help others. I have been a nurse for 28 years and a pediatric nurse practitioner for 23 years. As a nurse, I have the privilege of being with people at their most joyous time and their darkest, and in all circumstances, I share the love of God with them. My husband and I live on 5 acres in Temecula wine country where we have four dogs, two horses, and a cat. This keeps us very busy!

See Profile >
Jeffrey Gage

Professor of Nursing

In my nursing practice, I enjoyed working with children and families as a public health nurse. I once dressed up as a polar bear for a community sun safety campaign resulting in several requests to entertain children at birthday parties. My research interests are fatherhood and family health. I am translating findings from several studies into a fatherhood mentor program at a local pregnancy center. Originally from New Zealand, I like anything outdoors, especially fly-fishing and hiking.

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Contact the College of Nursing

8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504

Dr. Karen Bradley, Dean
(951) 343-4700
calbaptist.edu/college-of-nursing

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Nursing Practice

Doctor OF NURSING PRACTICE

36

Units

$650 + fees

Cost Per Unit *

6

Semesters

Concentrations

Why earn your DNP at CBU?

Organizational Systems Leadership

NUR 705

Health Policy and Advocacy

NUR 740

Innovation in Quality and Safety

NUR 750

Student Learning

FAQs

Take the next step toward living your purpose

Request More Information

Career Opportunities

Lorraine Shields

Assistant Professor, Program Director

Lisa Bursch

Associate Professor of Nursing

Jeffrey Gage

Professor of Nursing

Lorraine Shields

Assistant Professor, Program Director

Lisa Bursch

Associate Professor of Nursing

Jeffrey Gage

Professor of Nursing

Contact the College of Nursing

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