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Welcome to the School of Nursing

Pepperdine University's School of Nursing exists to develop compassionate and caring nurse leaders who will positively influence the nursing profession, transform healthcare systems, and impact communities locally and worldwide. Through rigorous coursework and practical application under the instruction of experienced faculty and healthcare practitioners, students will be prepared for careers in nursing that will promote high-quality, holistic, and compassionate care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) as well as an Entry Level Master's in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL), crafted for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. Both nursing programs offer an immersive hands-on experience at the newly constructed School of Nursing facilities in Calabasas, California, as well as a robust clinical rotation in the local Los Angeles community and prestigious medical institutions, teaching students evidence-based care across the care continuum and lifespan in a variety of settings with diverse individuals and communities.

Nursing Programs

Entry Level Master's in Nursing

The entry level master's in nursing, clinical nurse leader (ELM-CNL) program prepares individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and want to pursue a career in nursing. The first two years focus on prelicensure preparation, leading to eligibility for the NCLEX-RN exam. The third year covers graduate-level nursing leadership. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the CNL certification examination and will have met program requirements for a public health nurse certification.

Seven-Semester Program

  • Classes in Calabasas
  • 850+ hours of clinical training

Classes Start

  • Fall 2025
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The BSN curriculum includes didactic (classroom-based) courses to provide essential content knowledge and clinical (laboratory-based) courses to develop practical skills for high-quality patient care. Students must complete over 750 hours of clinical training across five specialty areas: medical/surgical, psychiatric/mental health, obstetrics, pediatrics, and gerontology. Clinical experiences, facilitated through partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations, allow students to work with diverse patient populations in various clinical settings.

Four-Year Pathway

  • Years one and two in Malibu
  • Years three and four in Calabasas

Two-Year Transfer Pathway

  • Classes in Calabasas

Classes Start

  • Fall 2025
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Dean Angel Coaston

"As part of our inaugural nursing cohorts, you will be part of a legacy built on passion for Christ and compassion for people."

Angel Coaston, PhD, RN, FNP, PHN

Founding Dean, School of Nursing
Pepperdine College of Health Science

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Pepperdine's New Nursing Facilities

Brand New High-Fidelity Nursing Facilities

The School of Nursing contains 30,000 sq. ft. of simulation and clinical learning laboratories at Pepperdine’s Calabasas campus, located only 9 miles from our Malibu campus. The facility is equipped with the latest medical technology, including new simulation manikins, that range from adult to infant in age and that can replicate a wide range of clinical conditions to enable student training.

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Nursing students work on a patient

Pepperdine School of Nursing Programs Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing

May 28, 2025

Dean Angel Coaston Aims to Launch a Nursing Program at Pepperdine That Shapes Compassionate Healthcare Leaders

February 20, 2025

Dr. Angel Coaston Named Inaugural Dean of the School of Nursing in the Pepperdine University College of Health Science

June 17, 2024
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