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Application Deadlines
Applications to the online RN to BS in Nursing program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! For priority consideration and to align with your preferred start date, please note the following deadlines:
- Spring II 2025: March 5, 2025
- Fall I 2025: July 9, 2025
- Fall II 2025: Sept. 17, 2025
- Spring I 2026: Dec. 3, 2025
- Spring II 2026: Feb. 4, 2026
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the ADN/RN to BS in Nursing program you must complete the pre-nursing core prerequisite courses and meet the following general transfer requirements.
- General Transfer Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all transferable units attempted
- Minimum 2.5 GPA for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree
- Successful completion of at least 60 transferable units
- Residency in an approved state
- Prerequisite Courses (Pre-Nursing Core)
You must complete 29 semester units of pre-nursing core courses before admission. Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better (credit/no credit options are not allowed) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Pre-Nursing Core Courses
- Oral Communication (A1)
- Written Communication (A2)
- Critical Thinking (A3)
- MATH 200 - Statistics (B4)
- BIOL 160 - Microbiology for Health Sciences
- BIOL 175 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 176 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHEM 105 - General, Organic and Biochemistry for Life
- CHEM 105L - General, Organic and Biochemistry for Life Laboratory
- NOTICE TO STUDENTS RE: PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONCalifornia State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student to meet California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time. The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
Connect With a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the RN to BSN program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
CSUSM Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
The online RN to BSN degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
Complete the online RN to BS in Nursing program in just three semesters (plus summer) with guaranteed class availability, ensuring no delays in your education. The program requires 35 units at $340 per unit, with tuition discounts available for active-duty military personnel.
Invest In Your Future: A Look at Your Educational Journey's Cost Breakdown
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 – Block 1 | 6 | $2,040 |
| Fall Semester 1 – Block 2 | 6 | $2,040 |
| Spring Semester 1 – Block 1 | 5 | $1,700 |
| Spring Semester 1 – Block 2 | 7 | $2,380 |
| Summer Semester | 5 | $1,700 |
| Fall Semester 2 – Block 1 | 6 | $2,040 |
| Total | 35 | $11,900 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This program follows a set schedule of courses that you will complete as part of your online cohort. You can view detailed course descriptions on the BSN course catalog page. The following course sequence is for a fall start. Students starting the program in the spring will take the same courses, though the order may vary.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 350: Role Transition for the RN | 2 |
| NURS 351: Role Transition Seminar for the RN | 1 |
| PHIL 345: Bioethics and Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 310: Nursing Assessment for the RN | 2 |
| NURS 311: Nursing Assessment for the RN Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH 301: Culture and Medicine: Healers and Healing Practices | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 352: Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 370: Health Promotion and Patient Education Strategies | 2 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 312: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| BIOL 316: The Biology of Cancer | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 450: Nursing Leadership and Professional Issues | 2 |
| NURS 451: Nursing Leadership and Management Laboratory | 1 |
| NURS 480: Family Nursing: Theory and Practice | 2 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
|
NURS 440: Community Health Nursing |
4 |
| NURS 447: Public Health Nursing and Nursing Case Management | 2 |
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