Presented by
California Student Nurses Association (CNSA)
CSUS chapter
BTN Committee
Breakthrough to Nursing
2 Paths to becoming a Registered Nurse
1) Bachelors in Nursing Science
2) Associate Degree in Nursing
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Schools in the Sacramento Valley Area
BSN
California State University Sacramento
Samuel Merritt University (Private)
ADN
American River College
Sacramento City College
Sierra College
San Joaquin Delta College
Yuba College (Marysville)
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BSN Program: Admission Requirements
Merit-based admissions – Based on points
Test of Essential Academic Skills (75% Minimum Score)
Pre/Corequisite GPA – C or better in each class.
Overall GPA of 3.3 for last 30 units including
pre/corequisites.
Optional Criteria
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Optional Criteria for BSN Admission
Additional points (up to 12) awarded for:
Bilingual Language Proficiency (3 points)
Health-Related Work Experience (3 points)
Economic Background (3 points)
Environment Background (3 points)
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Repeating Classes
A prerequisite or corequisite class may be taken
twice within a 7 year period preceding the first day
of the program application filing period without
penalty.
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Required Prerequisite Classes
Organic Chemistry w/lab
Anatomy & Physiology w/lab
Microbiology w/lab
English 1A
Oral Communication/Public Speaking
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
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Required Corequisite Courses
Life Span Human Development
Introductory Psychology
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Societal Cultural Patterns Course
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ADN Program: Admission Requirements
Computerized Random Selection Process
Test of Essential Academic Skills (score of 67% min)
Prerequisite/Corequisite requirements: Grade of C or
better in each class. >3.0 GPA for A & P and
Microbiology. 2.5 overall GPA for all others.
Same course requirements as BSN program.
No repeating courses.
No optional criteria
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Length of Programs
BSN – 2 years at Sac State
3 years at some State Universities
ADN – 2 years
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Program/Degree Differences
BSN – Baccalaureate Degree, Public Health Certificate,
Advanced degree prepared, More career opportunities,
Higher salaries in some areas, May take longer, More
expensive, More coursework.
ADN – Associates Degree, Less coursework, Less
expensive, May take longer to get into a program.
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Core Program Structure (BSN & ADN)
Adult Health
Gerontology
Mental Health
Pediatrics
Maternal-Newborn
Community Health
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RN Careers
Med-Surg Units
ICUs
Emergency Room
Surgery
Labor & Delivery
Pediatrics
Mental Health
Forensic Nurse
School Nurse
Public Health
Home Health
Traveling Nurse
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Where Nurses Can Work
Hospitals
Outpatient Clinics
Client’s Homes
Schools
Military
Prisons
Psychiatric Facilities
Government Agencies
Call Centers
Reservations
Corporations
Summer Camps
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Advanced Practice Careers-MS/Doctorate
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Nurse Midwife
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator
Clinical Systems Manager
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Nursing Salaries
RN Average Earnings:
$62,450 Annually (National)*
$83,040 Annually (California)*
*According to Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook
Handbook 2009-10 Edition
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