Nursing, BS - California State University, Los Angeles (2023)

A professional nursing program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a Master of Science in Nursing (BSN). The School of Nursing offers 4 BSN degree options which include: Basic BSN Pre-Licensing Program, RN to BSN Transfer Program, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to BSN and BS. accelerated program. Each program along with the relevant admission and graduation requirements are listed below. The undergraduate program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-2001. Some courses are open to non-graduates who may find one or more of the courses helpful in achieving their professional or personal goals.

The total number of units required for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is 120 units, of which 66-68 are major units. Consult your advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree, including GE and free electives.

For the main detailed admission criteria, go tohttp://www.calstatela.edu/admissions/major-specific-criteria

Basic pre-license BSN option

The pre-license BSN option is for students who do not have an RN license. An incoming freshman may be admitted as undeclared with an interest in nursing through the admissions process if he or she designates nursing as an intended major in the Cal State application and meets the eligibility requirements. The admission requirement as an unregistered person with nursing interests for first-year students is a 3.0 GPA in high school and a SAT score of 900 in the math and verbal portions of the exam. Students who are admitted as unregistered with nursing interests must meet the program's prerequisites for admission to the program and be admitted to the program within 45 eligible 30-degree units or must choose an alternative specialization. Students who choose an alternative major after 45-30 units may still apply for the Nursing major. Continuing or transferring students must have at least a 2.75 GPA to be admitted as an undeclared person with an interest in nursing. To be admitted to the Pre-License BSN option, students must meet additional admission criteria, including all Nursing admission prerequisites as outlined on the School's website, prior to applying for the course.

RN to BSN transfer program option

The RN to BSN transfer option is for students holding a California R.N. License and Associate of Arts or Associate of Science in Nursing or NLNAC accredited degree. To be admitted to the RN to BSN option, students must meet additional admission criteria, including all Nursing admission prerequisites set out below (and found on the School's website) prior to admission to that major. Admission to the RN to BSN Program also requires a separate application with a copy of the CA RN license attached. The minimum GPA accepted by all transfer institutions is 2.75.

Nursing program students must have university liability insurance, personal health insurance, and workers' compensation if required by the clinical agency. Nursing students must have a valid California driver's license and access to a car covered by appropriate auto insurance. Before entering the first clinical lab, students must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation card, physical examination, proof of immunity to rubella and hepatitis B and other specified infectious diseases, a two-stage Mantoux skin test, and a chest X-ray if evidence of a positive skin test for tuberculosis.

Additional vaccinations may be required if required by clinical agencies. An annual renewal of the CPR certificate, an annual physical examination and a two-stage Mantoux skin test or chest X-ray if indicated will be required. Information on the rules of professional conduct, clinical attire and photo identification rules can be found in the student handbook. All nursing students are required to complete a background check upon admission to the program.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully assess their personal criminal history before applying to the School of Nursing. Nursing students must have a clear background check that is accepted by clinical agencies upon admission to the School of Nursing. Because the California State Board of Nursing makes the final decision on eligibility for licensing, a passing background check can be a barrier to licensing, certification, and employment.

Nursing students must maintain a good academic record and obtain C grades or better in all nursing majors and in all natural science and social science majors that are prerequisites or additional to the major. Nursing courses and science subjects for which the student received a grade lower than C may be repeated only once, and only with the consent of the teacher. Students who obtain a C- or lower for the second time in the same course or obtain a C- or lower in three separate courses will not be allowed to continue in the BSN program. To meet the continuing satisfactory performance requirement, probationary students may not enroll in a nursing course until the probationary period is lifted.

Students may not enroll in any course that requires other nursing entry requirements unless the entry courses are completed with a grade of C or better.

Primary Nursing students must complete at least two Diagnostic Readiness Tests for the R.N. Exam. Licensing exam (NCLEX) at your own expense, one before NURS 4860/NURS 4870 and one while registering with NURS 4860/NURS 4870.

The Pre-licensure Nursing major requires a total of 120 units, including 39 units of lower GE class (which may include 18 units of pre-licensure option pre-licensure) and 9 units of upper-class General Education, 10 units of additional pre-requisites, 17 units of Upper Division Common Core Nursing courses, 42 units in required nursing courses and 9 units in related fields (of which 6 units can double count with GE).

The RN to BSN option requires 120 units: including 39 units of lower-level general education courses (which may include 18 units of the RN BSN option prerequisites); 9 higher general education units; 10 units of additional prerequisites; 9 units of required coursework in related fields (of which 6 units can double count with a lower GE split); 17 units of Common Core Upper Division nursing courses; and 42 units in the upper and lower wards required nursing courses. The following RN to BSN requirements can be met by transferring units from a community college: 39 units of lower general education courses (including entry requirements), 9 units of nursing related courses; and 30 units of lower level nursing courses. The following courses are required at CSULA: 17 Common Core units for all BSN majors; 10 units of higher degree nursing courses in the RN BSN variant; 9 higher general education units; and any electives needed to reach the 120 units required for graduation. See Undergraduate studies: general information for details on general education and other requirements that make up units outside of major.

Chancellor's Order (EO) 1084 (1-30 units)

EO 1084 Section 5. Scores for Demonstrating Previous Learning of Nursing Content Prior to Licensing

Because the California Board of Registered Nursing requires 36 units of Nursing Arts and Sciences in pre-licensure programs in preparation for the National Council's Standard External Licensing Examination (NCLEX), the CSU campus may grant credits to dormitories using the NCLEX to demonstrate prior study of the art and science of nursing prior to obtaining a license required by the Board of Registered Nursing (Title 5, Section 40408).

5.1If a student has passed the NCLEX exam, the CSU campus can apply for admission to the Nursing Diploma
degree one academic credit for each unit of required pre-licensure college nursing
course credits that have not been transferred to the CSU baccalaureate program, with a maximum of 30 semesters
units (45 quarter units) to be awarded under the NCLEX provision.

5.2NCLEX is not credited if an equivalent grade has been obtained
awarded for pre-licensure coursework, credit based credit, or other instructional processes.

5.3Duplicate credits will not be awarded due to overlapping tests, college-level courses, or both. where there
partially overlap, the number of exam points will be reduced accordingly.

5.4NCLEX credits are awarded without requiring students to enroll in FTES generation
courses and without charging students for the units awarded.

The ADN-BSN Collaboration Program uses a collaborative nursing academic progression model that links CSULA with CA Community College (CC) Designated Partners to facilitate a seamless transition to CSULA for ADN Collaboration Program students. This partnership enables ADN RN to earn a BSN degree in approximately 12 months after completing CC. Students admitted to this program will complete all required courses at their respective community colleges and will have dual registration with CC and CSULA. Students who are interested in applying for this program should meet with their CC Academic Advisor and must successfully complete the first and second semesters and hold a GE certificate in CC. Selection for the program is based on academic achievement in pre-courses and in the ADN program. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. If there are more qualified students than places available, students may be selected by lottery for this program.

Minor league odds required (30 units)

Students enrolled in the ADN to BSN Collaborative Transfer Program receive the 30 units of courses required for lower grades upon completion of an ADN or Diploma accredited nursing program. In addition, you may be credited with up to 30 units of minor and/or major transfer credit for passing the California NCLEX as evidence of prior learning.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is for applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field but do not hold an RN license. This program is for students who are interested in an intensive full-time accelerated program to earn a second high school diploma, a BSN degree.

To be admitted to the ABSN Program, a student must submit a separate application to the School of Nursing and meet the additional admission criteria listed below, including all Nursing Admission Prerequisites set forth below (and located at the School http://www.calstatela.edu /academic/hhs/nursing/ELM_adm.php).

Application to the ABSN Program will require an on-site interview and writing sample for those who meet the eligibility criteria. The required major league courses for ABSN will be offered during special extended education sessions.

The ABSN program requires 93 semester units: a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in another field, 28 units of introductory courses, 12 units in related fields, and 53 units of major senior nursing courses. Students will meet the requirements for a BSN degree upon successful completion of the prerequisites and major and related nursing courses for ASBN listed below.

Students wishing to obtain a master's degree will be conditionally admitted to a traditional master's degree program if the admission requirements are met: completion of the ABSN with a 3.0 GPA, successful passing of the R.N. Licensing exam and application for university MS program.

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in another field but do not have an RN must meet the following admission requirements:

• Graduation from undergraduate (or higher) studies in another field
• Completing a supplementary application to the SON
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 units
• Completion of required science courses at Level 3.0
• Completion of all other C-Level introductory courses
• A selected Basic Academic Skills Test administered by the School of Nursing will be required before admission to the program is considered.
• The highest ranked applicants will be invited for an interview and written sample on site. Admission decisions will be made after this process.