On Wednesday, 2025年5月28日, the 佩珀代因大学 华体会体育 护理学院 received approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for the 护理学理学士 and 初级护理硕士，临床护理主任（ELM-CNL） programs. This approval marks the final milestone in establishing Pepperdine’s nursing programs and positions the University to be among California’s most respected institutions for nursing education. The announcement is a testament to the perseverance and hard work of the Pepperdine community and reflects a deep commitment to the 护理学院’s mission; to be a leading force in transforming healthcare by developing compassionate leaders who excel in academic achievement, scholarship, and clinical practice.

“今天是佩珀代因大学历史性的一天。 I'm thrilled to have worked alongside dean Angel Coaston, 华体会体育 faculty and staff, and our many University and external partners in achieving this outcome,” shared Michael Feltner, founding dean of the 华体会体育. “I am eager to see the impact our nursing graduates will make in the lives of their patients as well as in healthcare systems across Southern California and beyond. May their lights shine brightly and bring honor and glory to our Lord.”

Coaston, the founding dean of the 护理学院, also shared her gratitude for this momentous occasion and emphasized that Pepperdine’s Christ-centered approach to education will inevitably play a role in shaping compassionate, skilled, and purpose-driven leaders in the field of nursing.

“I am grateful and in awe of this significant moment for 佩珀代因大学," says Coaston. "I want to thank God, my children, and my friends for their unwavering encouragement throughout this journey of establishing the 护理学院. My deepest gratitude goes to dean Michael Feltner, the Pepperdine leadership, and the 校董会 for their steadfast support and for believing in this vision from the very beginning. To our clinical partners, thank you for believing in Pepperdine and choosing to partner with us without hesitation and with excitement. From the very beginning, this nursing program has been envisioned as a place of excellence in education, devoted to transforming lives through Christ-centered, compassionate care. Pepperdine’s 护理学院 is both a calling and a mission, deeply rooted in a passion for God and a compassion for people.”

佩珀代因大学的护理课程定于今年8月开课。 For more information on the nursing programs, visit the 华体会体育官方网站.