RN-BSN Curriculum

The RN-to-BSN curriculum is designed for licensed registered nurses seeking to advance their education and expand their career opportunities.

This Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program combines foundational coursework, leadership training, and evidence-based practice to prepare graduates for roles in public health, management, and advanced clinical settings.

The program is designed for working registered nurses and can be completed in an accelerated format:

  • Full-time: 3 semesters (12+ credits per semester)
  • Part-time: 6 semesters (6+ credits per semester)
  • ADN students: Enrolled in part-time track

Students may transfer up to 84 credits of prior coursework:

  • 40 credits in General Education
  • 14 credits in electives
  • 30 credits in prior nursing coursework

The curriculum integrates nursing theory, research, and leadership to prepare graduates for advanced professional roles.

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At a Glance

  • RN to BSN (Degree Completion)
  • Total Credits: 120 (up to 84 transferable)
  • Program Length: 3 semesters (full-time) or 6 semesters (part-time)
  • Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

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The program includes one required clinical course:
Public, Community, and Global Health Nursing (NUR 417), which meets eligibility requirements for the California Public Health Nursing Certificate. Enrollment is limited to licensed RNs.

RN to BSN Program Pathway (Full-Time)

SessionCourse No.Course TitleCredits
AILR 101Information Literacy Research1
ANUR 401Nursing Informatics, Communication and Technologies2
ANUR 402Trends and Issues in Professional Nursing3
Total Session A6
BNUR 403Culture, Spirituality, and Health3
BNUR 409Legal and Ethical Decision-Making in Nursing3
Total Session B6
Total Semester Credits12

Semester 2

SessionCourse No.Course TitleCreditsClinical Hours
ANUR 417Public, Community, and Global Health Nursing690
Total Session A6
BCOM 231Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals3
BNUR 416Biomedical Statistics, Research and Evidence-Based Practice4
Total Session B7
Total Semester Credits1390

Semester 3

SessionCourse No.Course TitleCredits
ANUR 408Introduction to Health Promotion3
ANUR 412Introduction to Nursing Leadership and Management3
Total Session A6
BNUR 415Healthcare Policy and Aging3
BNUR 413Capstone2
Total Session B5
Total Semester Credits11

Program Summary

CategoryCredits
Transfer Credits84
CDU Coursework36
Total Program Credits120
Clinical Hours90

Elective / Independent Study

Course No.Course TitleUnits
NUR 599Global Health Initiative (Experience; duration and country vary)1–8


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Jasmine Verges
Jasmine S. Verges
Enrollment Specialist

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the California Board of Nursing.