Biola University Department of Nursing

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare students to be competent nursing professionals who integrate Christian caring into their nursing practice. The department's expert faculty provides unique learner-centered experience that incorporates Christian faith into evidence-based theoretical content and diverse clinical opportunities. We believe that professional nursing is worship of God through Christian care of the biological, psychological, social-cultural and spiritual health of the person and community across the lifespan.

Accreditations

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• State Board of Registered Nursing
• WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Distinctives

Students have the opportunity to experience nursing outside the US during their final clinical semester.
Students have access to new digital resuscitation education program to increase cardiac arrest survival(RQI).
Student teams conduct full research projects with dedicated faculty mentorship.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS, BSN)
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)