CBU College of Nursing

What an amazing generation of nurses there is coming to live their purpose!

This year's Incredible IPE event facilitated through the Simulation Team here at the CBU College of Nursing featured more students than ever before. Read more here:

CBU's disaster simulation produces real skills from students

Dean's Spotlight: MedAdvance Conference 2026 is for healthcare professionals, medical students, church leaders, and anyone interested in healthcare missions. Find more details here: http://bit.ly/4vLlfbY

Happy Easter Weekend! In honor of the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the CBU College of Nursing will be closed Good Friday through Easter Monday. We wish you and all of your loved ones a blessed weekend!

Victoria Downs leapt into action on February 17th to help a passerby who was stopped out front of the campus, no longer breathing. The man had been a passenger in a car traveling down Magnolia when he passed out, prompting the driver to pull over at the University main entrance and call for help. While Safety Services team members were en route, College of Nursing student Victoria gave instruction in CPR and aided in chest compressions for the victim who remained unconscious. Student worker Avery Easterling and Safety Service team members coordinated care until Riverside Fire Department arrived to take over the scene, administering medicine that revived the man before transporting him to the hospital.

Director of Safety Services John Freese honored students Victoria and Avery for their exemplary actions. During a visit to the College of Nursing campus, Victoria, along with officers of the Safety Services Team were awarded a commendation for their acts of valor.

“I commend these Safety Services Team members and Victoria Downs for their calm, and coordinated response that contributed to the saving of the victim’s life. Their professionalism and care for a citizen in need glorifies God and brings honor to CBU.” – John Freese

Victoria’s quick thinking, courage, and compassion stand as a powerful testament to the character of our College of Nursing students and the profound impact one person can make in a moment of crisis.

A special announcement for our California Baptist University Alumni from the College of Nursing!

Applications for 2026 Nurse Corps LRP are OPEN!

You commit to care. We commit to you.

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Merry Christmas and happy Holidays from all of us here at the CBU College of Nursing. In observance of the season our offices will be closed starting today (Dec. 19) and re:opening Friday January 2nd. May the hope of the world born that holy night bring you and your loved ones hope & joy well into the New Year!

Recap: Celebrating our Standardized Participants

At CBU College of Nursing, simulation is an essential part of shaping confident, compassionate future nurses. Our Standardized Patients play a remarkable role in that journey—bringing clinical scenarios to life, portraying patients and their loved ones with authenticity, and offering students a safe space to learn, grow, and refine their skills.

In this season of gratitude, the Simulation staff and faculty was happy to honor the Standardized Participants (SP’s) with a celebration and awards extending our heartfelt gratitude for their dedication, empathy, and the invaluable impact they have on the student experience. Thank you for being an integral part of the CBU College of Nursing community and helping us prepare the next generation of nurses with excellence and grace. 💛🩺

To all of our Alumni, Faculty, Students and Community of Partners: Thank you. We are honored to stand alongside you in the pledge to practice with faithfulness and loyalty, revering the human dignity of all persons created in the image of God. 🩺