Nursing, RN-BSN (Online)
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Current California Registered Nursing License or Current Enrollment in an Approved ADN Program
* Meet General Education Requirements
Complete six (6) elective units. Please see your advisor for a list of semester options.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admission Requirements
Nursing, RN-BSN Pathways
• RN-BSN Bridge (Licensed RN)
• RN-BSN Accelerated (Current ADN Students)
I. RN-BSN Bridge
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admission Requirements
This program is designed for California licensed Registered Nurses who hold an Associate degree in nursing who are seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the RN to BSN degree completion program by fulfilling the required coursework and practicum hours.
Students interested in applying to the RN-BSN program must meet the following admissions requirements:
• Acceptance to California Baptist University. Admission standards for Undergraduate Studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog.
• An Associate's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the evaluated equivalency.
• Current, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License
• A minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average from an accredited college or university
• Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Complete College of Nursing Clearances
II. Nursing, RN-BSN Accelerated Program
Admission Requirements:
This program admits eligible students enrolled in a California regionally-accredited Associate Degree nursing program to the RN to BSN program. The curriculum is designed to provide a bridge for accelerated degree completion.
*Students obtain eligibility to apply for the NCLEX licensing exam through their enrolled respective ADN program.
Students interested in applying to the RN-BSN program must meet the following admissions requirements:
• Acceptance to California Baptist University. Admission standards for Undergraduate Studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog.
• Accepted and successfully progressing in an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• A minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average
• Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• Complete College of Nursing Clearances.
Prerequisite to Program
• Anatomy /Physiology with a lab, microbiology with a lab, and chemistry with a lab