Loma Linda University School of Nursing promotes healing, empowerment, and transformation for individual lives, families, and communities.
LLU School of Nursing:
Answer the Call to Care
Your path into nursing is unique, and Loma Linda University School of Nursing offers programs designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're pursuing your first nursing degree, advancing your current credentials, or transitioning into nursing after earning a bachelor's degree in another field, you'll receive an education grounded in clinical excellence, compassionate service, and whole-person care.
Explore flexible undergraduate and entry-level pathways that prepare you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities.
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A Whole-Person Nursing Education
Following Christ's example of compassionate healing, Loma Linda University School of Nursing prepares future nurses to care for the whole person by addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being while serving diverse communities.
Key Benefits
- Multiple pathways into nursing,including BS in Nursing, LVN to BS, RN to BS, Concurrent Enrollment, and Entry-Level Master's (Direct Entry MSN)
- Whole-person education rooted in faith and compassionate service
- Hands-on clinical learning in diverse healthcare settings
- Access to the nationally recognized Loma Linda University Health system
- State-of-the-art simulation and skills laboratories
- Faculty mentorship and individualized support
- Leadership development and global mission service opportunities
- Strong preparation for RN licensure and future graduate education
Choose the Nursing Program That's Right for You
BS in Nursing
Designed for students pursuing their first nursing degree, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program combines classroom instruction, simulation experiences, and clinical education to prepare graduates for RN licensure and rewarding careers in healthcare.
Entry-Level Master's (ELM)
Already have a bachelor's degree in another field? The Entry-Level Master's (ELM) program, also known as a Direct Entry MSN, is an accelerated bridge into nursing designed specifically for career changers and recent graduates. Complete the program in eight academic quarters while gaining the knowledge and clinical experience needed to become a registered nurse and continue toward advanced nursing education.
RN to BS
Advance your education while continuing to work. Designed for licensed registered nurses with an associate degree, the RN to BS program strengthens leadership, evidence-based practice, and professional nursing skills through a flexible online format.
LVN to BS
Licensed Vocational Nurses can build upon their existing healthcare experience while preparing for RN licensure through the LVN to BS pathway.
Why Choose Loma Linda University School of Nursing?
At Loma Linda University, students find more than an education; they find a calling. Rooted in a whole-person philosophy of care that has defined LLU for over a century, our nursing programs prepare students not just to pass boards, but to lead with compassion, clinical excellence, and purpose.
Whether you're beginning your nursing journey for the first time or transitioning into healthcare from another field, our programs offer multiple pathways designed around where you're starting and where you want to go. Students gain hands-on clinical experience, mentorship from expert faculty, and a values-driven foundation that shapes how they practice for the rest of their careers.
From your first course to your final clinical rotation, you'll be part of a community committed to preparing nurses who lead with both skill and heart.
Accreditations
- Loma Linda University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- The BS programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Baccalaureate graduates are prepared for registration by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Quick Facts
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First-time Pass Rate for the newly released Next Generation NCLEX
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
1500+
School of Nursing graduate alumni
Take the Next Step to Serve
Are you ready to pursue your calling and enhance the quality of life for a world in need?