The Obstetrics-Pediatrics NE program trains experienced nurses to excel in teaching and clinical research.
The Obstetrics-Pediatrics Nurse Educator (NE) concentration is designed for experienced nurses aspiring to shape the next generation of nursing professionals. This program emphasizes the critical role of nurse educators in delivering high-quality educational experiences in both classroom and clinical settings.
The teaching-learning strand within the curriculum focuses on developing the skills necessary for a teaching role in nursing academia. The NE program at the nursing school is structured for students to select a focus to conduct clinical research and prepare for a career in teaching. This structure provides for an enriching experience for graduate nursing experience.
The Obstetrics-Pediatrics NE program trains experienced nurses to excel in teaching and clinical research.
The School of Nursing accepts Nursing Educator students in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. All admission requirements must be completed by the deadline. Deadlines are as follows:
Please contact our Admissions Office with any questions at
(909) 558-4923, or by email at graduatenursing@llu.edu
There are two fees associated with the application:
*California RN license required before start of classes
International applicants (non-U.S. citizens and non U.S. permanent residents) must meet all admission requirements for the chosen program. In addition, official international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service. All international applicants will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
To apply to Loma Linda University’s School of Nursing, students must first meet all of the admission requirements. The application can be found online at www.llu.edu/apply. Application can be completed in multiple sessions.
You must submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions that you have attended, regardless of whether or not it applies to your prerequisite coursework. This includes all colleges, universities, military credit, Advanced Placement, CLEP, and unaccredited schools. Transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution(s) directly to LLU Admissions Processing. Transcripts provided in any other manner are unofficial and will not be accepted for admission.
Please have official transcripts sent to:
Admissions Processing
Loma Linda University
11139 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92350 USA
Loma Linda University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The BS, MS, and DNP Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse Anesthesia Concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Advanced practice nurse graduates, Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), are certified by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing and eligible to apply for certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Corporation, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, as appropriate for the area of professional practice.The California State Board has approved all programs offered at the Loma Linda University School of Nursing. Many states may offer a compact license to individuals already licensed in California. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please contact your program director. Students who decide to pursue a license in another state should check with the applicable licensing authority in that state.
Our programs address and meet outcome expectations as articulated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s (AACN), and DNP Essentials.
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