BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING FOR RNs
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree for RNs is a twoyear, upper division program especially designed for ADN
graduates.
 An opportunity to interact with a diverse student population
 A complete library as well as computer resources
 Free assistance to improve reading/writing skills
 An opportunity to take elective classes from any department in
the university
 Free counseling and access to support groups and social
organizations
THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING OFFERS:
 Over 25 years of experience in nursing education
 A nationally recognized, ethnically diverse faculty
 A faculty available for personal counseling and support to help
you reach your academic goals
 A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) accredited by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the California Board
of Registered Nursing
THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO:
Enhance your skills and knowledge
Expand your scope of nursing practice
Increase your understanding of today’s health care environment
Offer study in a selected area of clinical practice in the senior
year
 Prepare graduates to practice in collaborative or leadership roles
in hospitals, clinics, and community health care agencies
 Prepare graduates for eligibility for the California Public Health
Nursing Certificate
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GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 Graduation from an accredited Associate Degree program
 Grades of “C” or better in all courses
 Able to transfer 56-70 units. Determination of transferable units
is made by the Office of Enrollment Services
 A valid California RN license and nursing malpractice
insurance required for first clinical nursing course
 CSULB Writing Proficiency Exam must be completed as a
University requirement within the first year
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Students are admitted to the university and to the Nursing Program
in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Each applicant must:
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3.
Complete application process for admission to University.
Admission to the University is required prior to admission into
the nursing program. Send one set of official transcripts with
application.
Complete nursing application for admission to the ADN-BSN
program.
Submit the completed nursing application along with official
transcripts from all colleges and universities applicant attended.
May use unofficial transcripts (student’s copy) only until
official transcripts are received. Please note that official
transcripts will be required for final processing. Transcripts are
to be mailed to:
CSULB, Department of Nursing
ATTN: ADN-BSN Admission Committee
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-0301
GRADUATES OF DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
RN Diploma school graduates must obtain a community
college evaluation of their nursing school transcripts for junior
college credit before applying to the nursing program.
HEALTH REQUIREMENT
Upon admission to the program, all students will be required to pass
a departmental health examination and to be evaluated on their
ability to meet the department’s Essential Performance Guidelines.
For more information, see the Undergraduate Handbook on-line at
http:www.csulb.edu/depts/nursing
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS
GRADUATES OF FOREIGN NURSING PROGRAMS
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed a course of
instruction in an accredited school of professional nursing that meets
California’s education requirements. Applicants must pass the State
Board Test Pool Examination or National Council Licensure
Examinations (NCLEX) prior to admission. All graduates of
foreign nursing programs must be processed for admission through
the Center for International Education Admission Service (562) 9854106.
SCHEDULE
FULL TIME
Junior Year
1st Semester
*Chemistry 448 – Biochemistry
Units
3
Or
*Chemistry 140
*Nursing 309 – Professional Issues
*Biology 304 – Pathophysiology
*Nursing 312 – Physical Assessment
*Nursing 312L – Physical Assessment Lab
Electives/General Education-as needed
5
2
3
2
1
0-4
Junior Year
2nd Semester
Units
*Upper Division Science Category Course
3
*Upper Division Counseling Category Course 3
*Upper Division Communication Category
Course
3
*Upper Division Critical Thinking Category
Course
3
(See attached course category table)
Electives/General Education-as needed
0-4
NOTE: Required (*) courses in semesters one and two must
be completed with a grade of C or higher to progress to
semester three nursing courses.
Senior Year
3rd Semester
•N400 Health Care Delivery Systems
•N402 Community Health
•N402L Community Health Clinical
Experience
• Electives/General Education-as needed
Senior Year
4th Semester
•N450 – Research and Administration
•N490 – Nursing Research Seminar
•N452A, 452B, 452C, or 452D - Advanced
Nursing Areas of Concentration
•N453L or 454L or 455L or 456L – Areas of
Concentration Clinical Experience
•Electives/General Education-as needed
Units
3
3
4
0-6
Units
3
1
2
4
0-6
Revised 9/2005
Application deadlines for the Nursing Department:
November 30 for Fall Semester
August 31 for Spring Semester
COURSE OF STUDY:
Specific general education, elective, support, and nursing courses
are required for graduation. All courses in the nursing program are
taken in sequence. Waivers for specific courses are available. This
should be discussed with your advisor.
A total of 131 units is needed for graduation with a BSN degree.
The program can be taken on a part-time or full-time basis.
GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS:
Please attend a group counseling session for the ADN to BSN
program. These sessions provide you with more detailed information
and answers to questions you may have.
TO:
Counseling sessions: 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the Department of Nursing,
the third Wednesday of each month during the Fall and Spring
semesters. Parking is available in any pay lot.
Telephone numbers that may be helpful:
University Phone Numbers (Area Code 562):
Academic Advising
562-985-4837
Enrollment Services
562-985-5471
Department of Nursing
562-985-4463
Center for International Education 562-985-5476
Testing Services
562-985-4006
Chemistry Department
562-985-4941
Biology Department
kbellett@csulb.edu
562-985-4806
Website: http:www.csulb.edu/depts/nursing
Department of Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-0301
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Application deadlines for the University
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October 15 for Spring Semester
March 15 for Fall Semester
ADN TO BSN
PROGRAM
(RN Pathway)
California State University,
Long Beach
DEPARTMENT OF
NURSING
(562) 985-4463
or
(562) 985-5425
Counseling Sessions
Third Wednesday Monthly at 4:00
Bachelor of Science Degree
for
Registered Nurses