California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, R.N.-B.S.N. - Continuing & Global Education
Fresno, USA
BSc
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
The California State University, Fresno, School of Nursing offers opportunities for advanced placement in the baccalaureate program for applicants who have earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. The curriculum is designed to emphasize theory-based practice in nursing and provide the foundation for graduate study in nursing.
Individuals holding an RN degree can benefit from earning a BSN degree to:
- facilitate career advancement
- apply for public health nurse certification
- prepare for admission to a school nurse, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse practitioner programs
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-to-BSN program is offered by the School of Nursing faculty in cooperation with the Division of Undergraduate Studies and the Division of Continuing and Global Education. Some courses are delivered via computer-based learning modalities and some are held at the practice site. Students progress toward their degree as a cohort, taking 18 months to complete degree requirements.
Note: The program is pending final approval from the Chancellor's Office.
1. Major requirements (21 units)
NURS 135, NURS 136, NURS 141, NURS 141LS, NURS 145, NURS 151, NURS 152, NURS 156
NCLEX Credit (20 units)
Prerequisite requirements (28 units)
(19 units may be applied to G.E.)
Additional course requirements (12 units)
PHIL 20 (C2) or PHIL 120 (IC); SOC 3 (A3); PSYCH 10 (D3); MATH 11 or PH 92 (B4)
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total (120 units)*
*G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.
If SOC 3 is not taken, then SOC 1 or ANTH 2 can be completed.
Per Executive Order 1084 "one unit of academic credit for every unit of the required pre-licensure community college nursing course credits" (not transferred to California State University, Fresno) may be applied "toward the baccalaureate nursing degree" (maximum of 30 semesters units) "through the NCLEX provision."
All California State University, Fresno graduation requirements must be met (e.g., Upper-Division Writing Requirement or course, lower- and upper-division GE coursework).