Nursing Program

The nursing program at Fresno Pacific University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Fresno Pacific University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for more than 15 years.

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Fresno Pacific University

1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fresno, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Mennonite Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Fresno Pacific University has an annual student enrollment of nearly 3,400.

Areas of study offered at Fresno Pacific University include:

• Education
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1330 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 45% of those students that apply are admitted to Fresno Pacific University, of which 86% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at fresno.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $27,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Some students at Fresno Pacific University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Fresno Pacific University "Sunbirds" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Fresno Pacific University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fresno Pacific University offers a bachelor's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).