BSN Program
Note: The 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 School of Nursing is evaluating CHEM 140 as a required pre-requisite for the nursing program. All applicants should use to determine if their course is equivalent to 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询's CHEM 140 requirement. Any students who have completed a college chemistry course (general, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, or integrated with a lab) will be considered through Spring 2025. If admitted to the program with a non-articulated course, the School of Nursing will determine if the course can be used for graduation.
The BSN program is designed for students who enter the Nursing program with no prior nursing knowledge, experience, or skills. Following the prerequisite courses, completion of this program requires 5 semesters of full-time study.
Students complete the BSN through either the Semester or Trimester pathway. The admission requirements and the curriculum are the same. The Semester BSN pathway requires 5 semesters of full-time study in the Fall and Spring semesters. The Trimester BSN pathway requires 5 year-round semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). The Trimester BSN pathway is financially supported through a generous grant from Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Children鈥檚 Hospital and 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询.
Following acceptance into the BSN program, students preference of pathway is submitted and students are assigned to either the Semester or Trimester pathway. While every effort will be made to give students their preference, the department cannot guarantee the outcome of the assignment.
Fall Admission
- : October 1st - November 30th
Important: The degree objective is "Nursing BS鈥 (NOT "Nursing BS - RN"). This program is for students seeking their first nursing degree. After completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN to be licensed as Registered Nurses. If you apply for the Nursing BS-RN program, you application cannot be processed.
2. 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Enrollment Services Supplemental Application (for Transfer applicants only): February
3. October 1st - February 1st.
4. *We are in the process of transitioning to a new entrance examination. We are awaiting final approval and set up for the new exam. You will need to take an entrance examination prior to February 1st of 2025. Watch this spot for updates.
Spring Admission
- : August 1st - August 31st
Important: The degree objective is "Nursing BS鈥 (NOT "Nursing BS - RN"). This program is for students seeking their first nursing degree. After completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN to be licensed as Registered Nurses. If you apply for the Nursing BS-RN program, you application cannot be processed.
2. 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Enrollment Services Supplemental Application (for Transfer applicants only): September
3. : August 1st - September 21st.
4. All Spring applicants must register for and take the General Assessment Test ( Examination) and submit test results electronically via ATI to 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 (or 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 TEAS) on or prior to the Program Application deadline of September 21st above - no exceptions will be made for deadline extensions.
Instructions
There are three categories of applicants for the BSN Program:
- Current 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 undergraduate students (pre-nursing majors),
- Transfer Undergraduate Applicants (students without a BA or BS),
- Second Bachelor's Degree Applicants (students with a BA or BS degree in other fields).
All three applicant types must register for and take the General Assessment Test ( Examination) and submit test results electronically via ATI to 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 (or 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 TEAS) on or prior to the program application deadline - no exceptions will be made for deadline extensions. Applicants must carefully follow application instructions for their own category.
General Information
- All application materials are online. All communication is via email. Due to the volume of inquiries, we are not able to answer questions about the communication exercise, your submitted application, and/or admissions status.
- Please note: the School of Nursing does not offer transcript review, counseling, or advising for prospective students - we can only answer questions about the nursing program and/or the application process.
- Prospective students and applicants should read the information below thoroughly.
- Admissions notices will be sent via email in late April (for Fall applications)/late November (for Spring applications).
- If you have any questions about the program or application process that are not answered below, please email nursing@csulb.edu.
Applications Required based on Applicant Category:
CalState Apply | 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Supplemental Application | SON BSN Application | ATI TEAS EXAM | |
Current 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Undergraduate Students | You have already completed this as a pre-nursing | You have already completed this as a pre-nursing | REQUIRED | REQUIRED |
Transfer Undergraduate Applicants | REQUIRED (Apply for Nursing BS program) | REQUIRED | REQUIRED | REQUIRED |
Second Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Applicants | REQUIRED (Apply for Nursing BS program) | NOT REQUIRED | REQUIIRED | REQUIIRED |
Current 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Undergraduate Students (Pre-Nursing majors):
- Current 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Undergraduate Pre-Nursing Majors should review Degree Progress Guidelines (PDF) and seek out to CHHS Academic Advising for more information.
- 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 students with fewer than 75 Timely Graduation Units may apply - if you are a 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 student with more than 75 Timely Graduation Units, please see your current college advisor for further guidance (CHHS Academic Advising).
Transfer Undergraduate Applicants and Second Bachelor鈥檚 Applicants
- More information is available from 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Admissions.
- If admitted or waitlisted, follow up with 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 Admissions to submit documents before their deadlines. Please note that admission into the School of Nursing is contingent on being offered admission by the University, therefore, applicants must also meet the admission eligibility requirements for 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询.
The basic baccalaureate program is the traditional track designed for students who enter the Nursing program with no prior nursing knowledge, experience, or skills. Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, please review the information for ADN/RN-to-BSN Program "Nursing BS - Registered Nurse."
Important: The degree objective is for this program is "Nursing BS" (NOT "Nursing BS - Registered Nurse"). The School of Nursing can only evaluate applicants under the major they applied for and cannot edit incorrect applications.
Note: The 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 School of Nursing is evaluating CHEM 140 as a required pre-requisite for the nursing program. All applicants should use to determine if their course is equivalent to 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询's CHEM 140 requirement. Any students who have completed a college chemistry course (general, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, or integrated with a lab) will be considered through Spring 2025. If admitted to the program with a non-articulated course, the School of Nursing will determine if the course can be used for graduation.
- Prerequisites and program information can be found on the .
- Applications are reviewed, scored, and ranked based upon the following information.
- Please note that admission into the School of Nursing is contingent on being offered admission by the University, therefore, applicants must also meet the admission eligibility requirements for 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询.
Application Component | Criteria and Minimum Requirements |
Natural Science Prerequisites GPA | There are four natural science prerequisite courses to be completed prior to application. Each course must be completed with a "C" or better grade; when all prerequisites are completed the GPA for the prerequisite courses must be "B" or better (3.0 or better). Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
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General Education Prerequisites GPA | There are four general education prerequisite courses to be completed prior to application. Each course must be completed with a "C" or better grade; when all prerequisites are completed the GPA for the prerequisite courses must be "B" or better (3.0 or better). Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
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General Assessment () | Minimum Composite Score: 70% No minimum Reading Score All applicants must register for and take the General Assessment Test ( Examination) and submit test results electronically via ATI to 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 (or 澳门六开彩开奖结果资料查询 TEAS) on or prior to the Program Application deadline - no exceptions will be made for deadline extensions.
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Communication Exercise | After applications are submitted, applicants with the highest-ranking cumulative scores will be contacted (via email) and must participate in a mandatory School of Nursing Communication Exercise.
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All application materials are online. All communication is via email. Please do not call the School of Nursing regarding the Communication Exercise, your submitted application and/or admissions status.
Please note: the School of Nursing does not offer transcript review, counseling, or advising for prospective students - we can only answer questions about the nursing program and/or the application process.