Coursework
Pre-licensure Courses
The four-semester pre-licensure portion of this program is offered in an intensive format and must be taken in full-time study. Courses are offered in a fixed schedule with required clinical experiences that may be scheduled Monday through Saturday. For the BSN degree in the EENAP program, the following courses are required of students in all clinical specialties.
| Semester 1 | 15 units | |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 500 | Conceptual Foundations of Professional Nursing | 2 |
| GNRS 574 | Foundations of Professional Nursing | 4 |
| GNRS 576 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| GNRS 578 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| GNRS 579A | Nursing Care of Adults and Elderly | 4 |
| Semester 2 | 16 units | |
| GNRS 577 | Nutrition | 2 |
| GNRS 579B | Nursing Care of Adults and Elderly | 4 |
| GNRS 582 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| GNRS 584 | Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| GNRS 585 | Restorative Nursing | 3 |
| Semester 3 | 18 units | |
| UNRS 496 | Ethics and Issues in Professional Nursing | 4 |
| UNRS 306 | Theoretical Frameworks for Nursing | 3 |
| GNRS 575 | Nursing Care in Maternal, Newborn, and Women's Health | 4 |
| GNRS 583 | Nursing Care of Children and Young Adults | 4 |
| 3XX-4XX | Upper-division Bible course | 3 |
| Semester 4 | 17 units | |
| UNRS 425 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| GNRS 587 | Community Health Nursing | 5 |
| GNRS 588 | Advanced Nursing Care of Adults - Leadership | 6 |
| GNRS 586 | Leadership and Management in Professional Practice | 3 |
| Total | 66 units | |
After successful completion of the pre-licensure courses, the student takes the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Upon passing the exam, the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) will be awarded. Students may then continue their graduate studies toward an MSN and a clinical specialty of their choosing.
Post-licensure Requirements
The post-licensure portion of this program is offered per the MSN coursework. Students will have their programs planned individually according to course sequencing for their chosen specialty.
Students may:
- Elect to write a thesis or take a comprehensive exam to complete the degree.
- Elect nine units of additional courses for a secondary specialty in nursing education or administration.
In addition to full-time study and clinical practicums (within courses), post-licensure students are required to have clinical work experience. This may be no more than 20 hours per week for international students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units are in this program?
The EENAP Program requires 66 units to graduate.
How much does the program cost?
Tuition is $496 per unit.
How long is a semester?
Fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks. Summer semesters are 12 weeks.
How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Lecture classes and clinicals vary and may be offered Monday through Saturday, days and evenings.
Do I ever have to visit the Azusa campus?
Yes, students are required to visit the Azusa campus for Orientation, Research Day, and Pinning/Commencement.
Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid are available to students, including scholarships. However, most nursing students fund their education through federal loans.
Whom do I contact if I have more questions?
For general graduate admissions questions, contact the Graduate Center comprised of Graduate Admissions, the Graduate Registrar, and Graduate Student Financial Services. The main phone number is (626) 815-4750.
If you are interested in EENAP San Diego, contact Renee Dierking at rdierking@apu.edu. If you are interested in EENAP Inland Empire, contact Tracy Ulloa at tulloa@apu.edu or Jeanee Tuckness at jtuckness@apu.edu.
