California State University,
Los Angeles
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Basic/ Generic non RN BSN
 RN Transfer BSN
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Students Entering as Freshmen
NEW Fall 2011: Admission
to Pre-Nursing Major
requires:
3.0 High School GPA
SAT 900 (without writing section)
Application to School of Nursing
Required after Freshman year
Students who do not meet
Freshman criteria
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Undeclared Majors Admission to PreNursing Major must have:
2.75 GPA in 20 units of
Required Prerequisites
And Overall GPA 2.75
BSN Admissions Process
For Transfer Students
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Two – step process: Separate applications
filed with University and School of Nursing
Must meet all university deadlines as well as
School of Nursing Deadlines
Multiple sets of transcripts are required
◦ At application one for the School of Nursing and
one for the University (Best to include SON’s
with application)
◦ When finished prerequisites one for the School
of Nursing
◦ When Academic year is completed one for the
university
Admission to School of Nursing
Take basic science courses- Need 2.75 GPA or Higher
 Human Anatomy and Physiology
 Chemistry
 Microbiology
 Psychology
 Oral Communication
 Composition
 Critical thinking
Admission Process:
Separate application filed in Fall
for School of Nursing for Basic Student
Points are given for each of these categories
 Transcript
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◦ Grades in basic sciences
◦ Overall grade point
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TEAS – Test of Essential Academic Skills
◦ English, Reading, Science and Math
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Previous Education and Work Experience
Important Dates to Remember
 September
1: First day to submit applications
for BSN program
 December 1: Final day to submit applications
for BSN program
 December 30: Final day to take TEAS exam
 Conclusion of CSULA Winter Quarter,
March 23, 2012: Final day for completion of
six mandatory pre-requisite classes
 Late April/Mid May: Applicants contacted
with decision letters
Courses in Related Fields
Human Nutrition
 Psychology of
Developing Person
 Principles of
Sociology
 Statistics (upper
division)
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Requirements for admitted students
 Physical
Exam
 Immunizations
 Two – step TB skin test
 Background check
 Health Insurance
 Valid California driver’s license
 Malpractice insurance
 CPR card
Graduation Requirements
General Education (Includes ENGL 102
and theme)
 Required Nursing Courses
 Related Fields
 Total 195 units Basic Student
 Total 180 units RN Transfer
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Key Contacts
Questions about BSN application process,
contact Monica Ling, (323) 343-4730,
mling@cslanet.calstatela.edu
 Questions about pre-nursing academic
advising, contact the University Academic
Advisement Center, (323) 343-3150
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