Nursing, B.S.N.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an academic degree in the science and principles of nursing that broadens the expanse of nursing practice and qualifies students for advanced professional career opportunities in a wider array of healthcare settings, both locally and globally.

There is no direct entry BSN program at CSUMB. All entering students must be graduates of an Associates Degree in Nursing program (ADN) and hold a current California Registered Nursing license. Students will be awarded 20 units of nursing credit for successful completion of the NCLEX.

The BSN degree can be obtained in approximately 12 to 15 months, depending on the pathway. Courses are offered through Extended Education as “hybrid” courses, which is a blend of on-line and face-to-face courses to maximize access opportunities for students. Courses are typically scheduled all in the same day to accommodate students’ schedules.

Required Courses

In order to graduate, you will also need to complete your General Education and university requirements .

Complete all of the following courses:
NURS 300 - Professional Nursing Proseminar Units: 3
NURS 301 - Pathophysiology for Clinical Practice Units: 3
NURS 326 - Professional Development for Nursing Practice Units: 3
NURS 350 - Healthcare Assessment within the Latino Population Units: 3
NURS 375 - Health Policy, Politics and Power Units: 3
NURS 402 - Comprehensive Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Units: 3
NURS 430 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice for The Nursing Profession Units: 3
NURS 440 - Nursing Leadership and Systems-Based Practice Units: 3
NURS 498S - Community Health Nursing Practicum Units: 3
NURS 499 - Community Health Nursing Units: 3

Learning Outcomes

MLO 1 Communication

Demonstrate effective communication principles in conducting professional relationships.

MLO 2 Population Health

Apply community/public health models and theories to promote health and well-being of diverse populations across the lifespan.

MLO 3 Evidence-based Practice

Critically analyze research findings, theory, and health policies as it applies to nursing practice.

MLO 4 Information Literacy

Integrate health care technology and data in the assessment and evaluation of quality of care, safety, and health status of of patients/populations.