Dear Prospective RN to BSN Student:
Congratulations on your decision to consider returning to school for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing Report strongly encourages all nurses to obtain their BSN (Doi: 10.17226/21838). The California State University, Bakersfield's (CSUB) RN to BSN Program is designed to build on your Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and challenge you to explore and grow in many new ways.
Like you, I am a proud CSUB alumnus. I am an ADN graduate from Bakersfield College. Higher education opens doors to opportunities not only in nursing but also enlarges a broader vision to different non-nursing fields. The Department of Nursing at CSUB work closely with faculties, nursing leaders, ADN programs, and community members to craft a solid curriculum for the RN to BSN students.
You may access the RN to BSN Program information by using the menu on the side of this page. Please contact the Program Advisor for transfer and advising information.
Thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to working with you in attaining your career goals.
Program Information
The RN to BSN Program at California State University, Bakersfield offers new windows of opportunity for professional growth. Health care is rapidly expanding and evolving daily. Advancements in in-patient care and the accompanying technology has made the need for quality, highly educated nurses greater than ever. The Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree is increasingly recognized as the degree that properly prepares nurses for the current healthcare environment. The BSN program gives nurses the needed skills in critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply for a Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate that permits work in either public health or school nursing and various community-based organizations.
A new cohort will be accepted each fall semester. The RN to BSN Program is an on-line program; however, a full on-campus orientation day (date TBD) and 135 on-site clinical hours in Community Health are required. Upper-Division General Education courses may also require on-campus attendance.
120 semester units are required to graduate with the BSN. Students will complete Upper-Division General Education coursework during the program at CSU Bakersfield. Students must be formally admitted to the RN to BSN Program and admitted to CSU, Bakersfield to enroll in nursing courses. Courses must be taken as scheduled.
For details on how to prepare and apply to the program, please review the resources on this page.
Program Resources
Program Brochure
Informational Powerpoint
