BSN in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is a RN-to-BSN program. 

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Academic Passport, Portfolio Evaluation and Transfer Credits 

Upon admission, the following will be accepted as the Academic Passport: 30 credits from the RN's basic nursing program lower-division coursework, along with 30 credits (as appropriate) for completed General Education courses such as English Composition I and II, the natural sciences (e.g., Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology), social sciences, etc. An additional 12 credits will be awarded through completion of an entry-level portfolio evaluation to be completed during the first semester in the program.

Students with more General Education credits completed may transfer the additional coursework per the University's transfer credit policy to meet the RN-BSN program requirements. Students who already have another bachelor's degree are exempt from meeting the General Education requirements, with the exception of public speaking and statistics, which are required by the nursing program.

Curriculum

Students must consult with an academic adviser to determine courses needed for graduation. It is recommended that all General Education courses be completed prior to entering the nursing courses due to the accelerated nature of the program.

* 30 transfer credits are allowed for lower-division nursing courses, and additional credits may transfer per University policy. 12 credits are awarded through a required entry-level portfolio evaluation.

Program Notes

• This professional BSN program is for RNs who are graduates of diploma or associate degree basic nursing programs. 
• A pre-requisite of NUR 361 is required for NUR 430. 

Progression Plans

Full-time online students will take three nursing courses during each of three consecutive semesters (yet only two courses at one time). Part-time online students will take two nursing courses during each of four consecutive semesters.

 The following are sample progression plans according to the order in which the nursing courses are offered for full-time and part-time online students.

Sample Progression Plan: Full-Time 

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Sample Progression Plan Part-Time

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Additional Requirements

A minimum grade of C is required for completion of each nursing course. Additionally, all of the University's graduation requirements apply to the RN-to-BSN program.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/nursing-rn-bsn/index.aspx