Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN

The School of Nursing offers a program that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). The degree requires a minimum of 120-semester units, and the nursing curriculum sequence covers five semesters.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and the California Public Health Nurse Certificate. The program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

High school students preparing for a career in nursing should take biology, chemistry, and additional college preparatory courses required for CSU admission.

What You Can Learn

• An understanding of the principles underlying the techniques, procedures, and activities required while caring for clients with common health conditions
• Knowledge of health assessment, communication skills, and nursing procedures in the care of patients in the healthcare setting
• The nurse's role as a teacher in the healthcare setting
• The application of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in the community with individuals, families, and groups

1. Major requirements (21 units)
NURS 135, NURS 136, NURS 141, NURS 141LS, NURS 145, NURS 151, NURS 152, NURS 156

NCLEX Credit (20 units)

Prerequisite requirements (28 units) (19 units may be applied to G.E.)

Additional course requirements (12 units)
PHIL 20 (C2) or PHIL 120 (IC); SOC 3 (A3); PSYCH 10 (D3); MATH 11 or PH 92 (B4)

2. General Education requirements (48 units)

3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing

4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

5. Total (120 units)*

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

If SOC 3 is not taken, then SOC 1 or ANTH 2 can be completed.

Per Executive Order 1084 "one unit of academic credit for every unit of the required pre-licensure community college nursing course credits" (not transferred to California State University, Fresno) may be applied "toward the baccalaureate nursing degree" (maximum of 30 semesters units) "through the NCLEX provision."

All California State University, Fresno graduation requirements must be met (e.g., Upper-Division Writing Requirement, lower- and upper-division GE coursework).