Adult Health Nurse Degree

The Adult Health Nursing (AHN) degree program at Loma Linda University is a program under the nursing umbrella with a concentrated focus on becoming primary care practitioners. An Adult Health Nurse or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ANP) works with adolescents through adults to diagnose, treat, prevent, and educate patients in a variety of issues. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer adult health nurse degrees.

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Loma Linda University

4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA

Loma Linda University is a nonprofit private institution located in Loma Linda, CA and provides a large number of program options for students. The Seventh Day Adventists affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About 4,300 students enroll at LLU yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found at llu.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,800. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.llu.edu/index.html.

Students Enrolled in the Adult Health Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Loma Linda University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

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