CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Nursing, RN to BSN
Bachelor's · Taught in en
At a glance
16 mo
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Bachelor's
Level
- 14-16 monthsProgram Duration
- Fully OnlineAttendance Mode
- High Employment GrowthCareer Outlook (BLS projection 6% growth)
- Community PartnershipsClinical Rotations
The RN to BSN program at California Baptist University is designed for licensed nurses or students currently enrolled in an approved Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. This fully online program allows you to complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 14-16 months, depending on your transferable credits. It aims to enhance your professional knowledge, leadership abilities, and critical thinking skills, preparing you for diverse career paths or further graduate studies.
Curriculum
The nursing curriculum emphasizes a holistic perspective, utilizing the Humanbecoming Paradigm as a nursing theory for professional practice. While lectures are online, the program includes two required clinical practicum experiences at local agencies, which can be completed near you if you hold an active RN license in that state.
- Year 1
- Communication and Informatics in Nursing PracticeNUR 301
- Community and Public Health NursingNUR 420
- Ethics and Issues in Health CareNUR 460
Careers
Registered nursing is a profession with strong job growth prospects. CBU's RN to BSN program prepares you for a successful and promising career in nursing, with graduates often actively recruited by healthcare providers. Some roles may require further education.
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- School Nurse
- Military Nurse
- Forensic Nurse
- Nursing Home Caregiver
- Educator
Entry requirements
Undergraduate Transfer AdmissionApply to California Baptist University as a transfer undergraduate student.
RN LicenseAn active RN license is required. It may be in progress if you are in a WASC Accredited ADN program.
GPAA minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
TranscriptsOfficial sealed transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
EssayAn essay is required as part of the application.
The program is designed for licensed nurses or students in an approved ADN program. Clinical hours are completed in an agency near you, requiring an active RN license in the state of the practicum.
Fees
Tuition (international)Cost Per Unit (Specific amount not detailed on program page)
Tuition (home)Cost Per Unit (Specific amount not detailed on program page)
LivingNot specified on program page.
Tuition is charged per unit. An additional link is provided for detailed cost of attendance and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, but specific amounts for the RN to BSN program are not listed on the main page.
How to apply
1. Apply to CBUBegin by applying to California Baptist University as a transfer undergraduate student.
2. Meet RN License RequirementEnsure you have an active RN license. If you are in an approved ADN program, your license may still be in progress.
3. Achieve Minimum GPAMaintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
4. Submit TranscriptsProvide official, sealed transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended.
5. Write an EssayComplete and submit the required essay as part of your application.
Accreditation
The College of Nursing is regionally and nationally accredited.