Nursing Programs
Holy Names University/Samuel Merritt College Generic Nursing Program
RN to BSN Program
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Curriculum
MSN/MBA Program
Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate Program
Administration/Management Post Master Certificate Program
Clinical Faculty Post Master Certificate Program
MSN with a Certificate in Business Program
Holy Names University/Samuel Merritt College Generic Nursing Program
The generic nursing program is offered in partnership with Samuel Merritt College for high school
graduates and transfer students from other colleges who have completed 40 or fewer units of
coursework and are interested in becoming registered nurses. The student completes two years of
liberal arts and science courses at Holy Names University and then transfers to Samuel Merritt
College for the nursing courses. Guaranteed admission to Samuel Merritt is provided if the student
completes all requirements and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The BSN degree is granted
by Samuel Merritt College.
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RN to BSN Program
The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses who wish to pursue a baccalaureate
degree in nursing while employed. The nursing courses are scheduled from 6:00 - 10:00PM each
night of the week, with the clinical experiences taking place one day per week in a setting close
to the student’s home that is agreed upon by faculty and student. The courses are available in an
accelerated format (7-8 class sessions rather then 16 per term) and are offered in an alternating
fashion so two or more courses can be completed during a week-long time period. Dependent on
the course load, the major coursework could be completed in 18 months.
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Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Curriculum
Students must complete 45 units of study in order to complete the FNP option, 36 to complete
the Administration/Management and Clinical Faculty options, and 68 units to complete the
MSN/MBA program. Students in any of the graduate programs must have computer access and
an email address while enrolled in the program. Communication between faculty and students by
email is continuous.
They also must have Professional Liability Insurance while in any practicum
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course. Information on how to obtain the insurance is available at the Office of the Department
of Nursing in Heafey Hall, room 628.
Student performance in clinical practice courses is appraised using a “pass” or “fail” system.
Student achievement in all other courses in the master’s programs is based on the established
grading system of the University. See the section entitled “evaluation” in this catalog for a description
of the grading system.
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MSN/MBA Program
The MSN/MBA program is one of only six in the State of California and is designed for nurses
interested in preparation for higher administration positions and/or owning a business related to
healthcare.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate Program
Holy Names University offers a post-master Family Nurse Practitioner Program of study for registered
nurses with a master's degree in nursing. Qualified applicants must have an MSN, MN,
MS, or MA in Nursing from a nationally accredited school/department of nursing and a current
California license as a Registered Nurse. The program consists of ten post-graduate courses and
includes 32 units of study. Clinical requirements consist of assignments to approved clinical sites
with a qualified preceptor. Up to six units of required coursework can be transferred from previous
graduate study if equivalency can be demonstrated. However, all preceptor supervised hours
of study (624) must be completed within the program of study at Holy Names University.
Nurses who complete the program of study are eligible to apply for nurse practitioner licensure
in the State of California. They are also eligible to sit for the national ANCC (American Nurses
Credentialing Center) and national AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) Family
Nurse Practitioner certification examinations.
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Administration/Management Post Master Certificate Program
Holy Names University offers a post-master Administration/Management Program of study for
registered nurses with a master's degree in nursing. Qualified applicants must have a MSN, MN,
MS, or MA in Nursing from a nationally accredited school/department of nursing. The program
consists of eight post-graduate courses and includes 23 credit hours of graduate study. Clinical
requirements consist of assignments to approved clinical sites with a qualified preceptor. Up to
six credit hours of required coursework can be transferred from previous graduate study if equivalency
can be demonstrated. However, all preceptor supervised hours of study must be completed
within the program of study at Holy Names University.
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Clinical Faculty Post Master Certificate Program
Holy Names University offers a Post Master Clinical Faculty Certificate program of study for registered
nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. Qualified applicants must have an MSN, MN,
MS, or MA in nursing recognized by a nationally accredited agency such as the National League
for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission for Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). The program consists of eight courses which include 20 units of graduate
study. Clinical requirements include assignments to clinical sites with a qualified preceptor. A
maximum of three units of coursework completed elsewhere at the graduate level can be transferred
for credit toward the certificate if equivalency can be demonstrated. However, all preceptor
supervised hours of study must be completed at Holy Names University.
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MSN with a Certificate in Business Program
This program is designed for those nurses who wish to pursue a master’s degree in nursing with
a certificate in business or for those who already have a master’s degree in nursing and want to
pursue a certificate in business. The coursework in the MSN Administration Option is required
as well as the courses listed below for those who desire a graduate degree in nursing. For those
who have a master’s degree in nursing and want to obtain a certificate in business the same courses
listed below are required. The certificate contains 22 units of coursework.
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