Nursing B.S.N.

CSUMB offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree for nurses who have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). The degree can be obtained in approximately 15 months of full time study, beginning in Summer term. Students transfer a maximum of 70 units from their prior ADN degree and prerequisite coursework. Courses are offered through Extended Education and are conducted in the evenings to accommodate working nurses. Classes are a blend of "live" and on-line formats.

There is no direct entry BSN program at this time; entering students must be graduates of an ADN program, or eligible to enter an ADN program with an appropriate waitlist number.

To learn more about the major, visit the Health, Human Services & Public Policy website.

Required Courses

Lower Division Major Requirements

Complete the following COMMUNITY COLLEGE courses (in the ADN Curriculum):

• Nursing Theory I
• Nursing Theory II
• Nursing Theory III
• Nursing Theory IV
• Clinical Practicum I
• Clinical Practicum II
• Clinical Practicum III
• Clinical Practicum IV

Upper Division Major Requirements

Complete the following CSUMB courses:

• CHHS 302: Professional Communication for the Health & Human Services Professions
• NURS 300: Professional Nursing Proseminar
• NURS 306: Chronic Care Management
• NURS 311 (see Nursing Director)
• NURS 312(see Nursing Director)
• NURS 313(see Nursing Director)
• NURS 314(see Nursing Director)
• NURS 315(see Nursing Director)
• NURS 321: Information Management for Nursing
• NURS 330: Research & Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
• NURS 340: Organizational and Systems Leadership
• NURS 360: Advancing Professional Nursing
• NURS 395: Special Topics
• NURS 410: Health and Social Policy Analysis
• NURS 421: Genomics in Aging
• NURS 490: Community Health Nursing
• NURS 499S: Community Health Nursing Practicum

Learning Outcomes

MLO 1 Professionalism

Articulate and demonstrate professional values and ethics, commitment to caring and continued learning as the foundation for practice in the baccalaureate generalist role.

MLO 2 Professional Communication

Employ critical listening, speaking and writing skills to achieve quality outcomes. Utilize critical thinking skills in effective interdiscliplinary collaboration.

MLO 3 Population Health

Evaluate social determinants of health and genomics on the health status of diverse individuals and communities. Identify how these issues impact health promotion.

MLO 4 Health Care Systems Management

Analyze the financial structure and leadership concepts utilized by health care systems and organizations. Recognize the impact of regulatory agenices on health care systems.

MLO 5 Information Technology in Nursing

Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize technology to access and organize data, and communicate critical information necessary in contemporary nursing practice. Articulate the impact of technology on patient safety.

MLO 6 Knowledge of Health Care Policy

Critique financial and regulatory policy issues, politics and sources of power which impact social welfare, individual, community and global health.

MLO 7 Evidence Based Practice

Exercise integration of evidence-based best practices and research knowledge in preparation for leadership roles and advocacy in professional nursing.

MLO 8 Cultural Humility

Display cultural humility when designing and delivering care to diverse individuals and populations across the lifespan.

MLO 9 Leadership

Exhibit leadership roles using leadership theory and concepts to facilitate quality, safety and collaborative problem solving.

MLO 10 Service in Nursing

Participate in Service Learning locally and globally at CSUMB through social justice awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement by linking clients across the lifespan to healthcare services in culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse communities.

Course Pathways 

These pathways serve as tools to help you work with an advisor to develop your Individual Learning Plan. The program advisors are your best resource for developing a pathway to help you navigate your way through the major to graduation.

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