Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Concentration

The School of Nursing accepts Nurse Practitioner students in the Fall and Winter Quarters. All admission requirements must be completed by the deadline.  Deadlines are as follows:

• Fall – April 15 (quarter begins in September)  
• Winter – September 15 (quarter begins in January)

There are two fees associated with the application:

• $70 for the initial NursingCAS application and a $50 secondary application fee.

When applying to Loma Linda University's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program, it's essential to understand the admissions requirements and prepare for the academic commitment ahead. Meeting these requirements is the first step towards joining a prestigious healthcare program. As you consider the cost of tuition and other fees, be sure to also review prerequisites, clinical experience expectations, and the qualifications that will make your application stand out. Investing in this program means preparing for a fulfilling career that impacts the lives of children and families in profound ways.

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program
• GPA of 3.0, both cumulative and in nursing courses
• Current United States RN license before application*
• Application with personal statement
• Three electronic recommendations** (recommenders will receive an email once application is submitted) – required: Nurse Supervisor, RN Co-worker, and Spiritual
• Official transcripts for all college credits
• Interview by faculty members in the School of Nursing

*California RN license required before start of classes

** New baccalaureate graduates without an RN license must submit the following three recommendations from: Academic Faculty, Clinical Instructor, and a Spiritual Advisor.

Admission Requirements for International Students 

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. A TOEFL score may also be required. Please visit www.llu.edu/apply/intltrans for more information.

NursingCAS Applicants - Transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution(s) directly to NursingCAS. You must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions that you have attended. This includes all colleges, universities, military credit, and unaccredited schools. Transcripts provided in any other manner are considered unofficial and will not be accepted for admission.

Returning LLU Applicant - If transcripts were previously sent to Loma Linda University prior to your NursingCAS application, please contact [email protected] with your full name, application term, program name, and a brief message requesting assistance with the transcript process.

Curriculum Plan for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Sample Schedule for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Concentration

1. The DNP Program has been approved as a hybrid program with much of the academic work completed in an asynchronous manner on line. Students are required to attend and actively participate in any scheduled Zoom and face-to-face meetings scheduled for the DNP Program courses.
2. Most of the DNP Program Core courses and the prerequisite clinical courses require that students participate on-campus for 4 to 8 hours during Seminar Week in the middle of each quarter. Students are also required to be on campus to take all course exams including the midterm and final exams.
3. NGRD 657 – Intermediate Statistics – has four mandatory synchronous class meetings during each quarter and students are required to participate in them either face-to-face or by Zoom.  Students must attend take the midterm exam and the final exam on campus during scheduled face-to-face meetings. Additional optional group sessions held both face-to-face and by Zoom are available for students enrolled in NGRD 657.
4. NGRD 624 – Advanced Health Assessment – has mandatory synchronous lab meetings every two weeks during the quarter.  Students must attend each of these sessions. The faculty coordinate the course exams including the midterm and final exams so that they are scheduled when the student is on campus for a scheduled lab session.
5. The CNS and NP clinical courses meet at least four (4) times per quarter face-to-face on campus and all exams are administered on campus.  The NP Program skills courses meet weekly during the quarter that the skills course is scheduled.  Attendance at each of the assigned labs is mandatory for students enrolled in the skills course.

Students in the CNS and NP clinical courses will be assigned clinical rotations in the Inland Empire (IE) region of Southern California (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties).  The CNS and NP Program faculty members arrange all clinical rotations for students as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing Regulations (Sections 1484, h (11) of Division 14 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations).

View Expected Cost of Attendance Here

When considering Loma Linda University's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program, it's important to factor in several costs beyond tuition. Expenses such as textbooks, clinical supplies, certification exams, and travel to clinical and/or pediatric sites may add up over time. Additionally, balancing work and study may impact your income. Beyond financial considerations, think about the time commitment and effort required to succeed in a rigorous program. The return on investment, however, includes not only possible career advancement but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pediatric healthcare, improving the lives of children and their families.