Dominican University of California Nursing School Review

Dominican University of California (DUC) was established in 1890 and it is an independent university of Catholic heritage. Located in Marin County, this university offers more than 60 academic programs to 2,200 students. They enjoy a long standing reputation as an excellent institution involved in many community outreach programs.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BSN

Dominican University of California offers a comprehensive Nursing Major Program for new and repeat students who would like to pursue a career in nursing. The program prepares students for both practical and theory exams and provides more than 200 hours of practical training in their lab. Students will also learn about purchasing equipment and supplies; as well as repairs and maintenance of recording systems. This program will run a minimum of four years and students require 124 units to graduate.

Admission Requirements

In order to be accepted into the program, students need to hold a GPA score of at least 3.0 or more. Students also need to have passed a total of eight prerequisite courses with a passing rate of C+. Any student that has failed more than two of these required classes won’t be eligible for acceptance into the course. Students also need to be medically cleared when admitted in this program. There is also a required TEAS test that needs to be passed prior to acceptance.

LVN to BSN

The current requirements for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) students that want to enter the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program are the same as those for pre-nursing students. Prospective students need to pass all the prerequisites before entering these programs and admission is granted on available space.

Clinical Nurse Leader – MSN

Students that apply for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program will have their applications go through a review process first; before they are accepted into the program. Factors such as their GPA scores and their TOEFL scores will be assessed, as well as their goals and achievements set out for themselves. Although space is limited, applications are regularly reviewed for admission.

Course Requirements

To be accepted into the MSN program, students need to possess a Bachelor’s degree and hold an average GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students also need to provide two letters of recommendation as well as a personal resume. Prospective students will need to undergo an interview with the admissions committee prior to approval for acceptance into the program.

Accelerated ADN / RN to MSN

This program has been designed for students holding either an Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) qualification that want to advance to the Master degree. Students will have to complete a first year of bridge work that consists of 16 study units, before moving over to the graduate program. After successful completion of the normal course work, the student will receive the Master of Science in Nursing.

Contact:
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael
CA 94901
Tel: (415) 457-4440

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