Registered nurses can earn their BSN through bridge programs.
Entry-level registered nurses (RNs) do not have to hold a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN). They can have an associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. However, the Bachelor of Science in nursing allows registered nurses to have more responsibility and to be promoted faster. Many schools in California offer RN to BSN bridge programs, but only a few have approval from the California Board of Nursing to offer the bridge program online.
California State University
California State University, Dominguez Hills offers an online Bachelor of Science in nursing for registered nurses through the College of Extended & International Education. Delivery of all courses is online, including the clinical role performance courses. Some classes will require an on-campus visit during the course. For admission into the program, you should have 60 or more transfer credits from an accredited college, a current U.S. RN license or interim permit and a minimum college GPA of 2.0. Completion of three units of English composition, three units of critical thinking-logic, three units of oral communications and three units of general education math or quantitative reasoning are also required. The nursing program holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 E Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
310-243-3696
csudh.edu
University Of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers an LPN/LVN to Bachelor of Science and an RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The courses increase knowledge in biology and the physical and social sciences while developing the student's role as a caregiver and manager of care. The nursing program has accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
University of Phoenix
866-766-0766
phoenix.edu
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University offers the RN to BSN program in a traditional format and an online format. The online format does not have an on-campus class requirement. The program awards a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Courses begin every five to 10 weeks. There is a fee to apply, and the application process is completed online. Official or unofficial college transcripts must accompany the application for determination of transfer credit. Upon admission, you are required to request official college transcripts for Azusa, student transcripts for your portfolio, submission of a reference form and submission of any additional admissions documents as requested by your enrollment counselor. The program has accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave.
P.O. Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702
626-969-3434
apu.edu
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