Cal State San Bernardino’s RN to BSN program has been recognized as one of the best in California by Allnurses, the largest online nursing community and career support site for nurses, students and educators.

Out of 12 universities with the best RN to BSN programs in California for 2024, CSUSB ranks at No. 7. A total of 8 California State Universities made the list.

“Ranking 7th in California for our RN to BSN program is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in nursing education,” said Jie Yu, chair of the Department of Nursing. “This recognition underscores the dedication of our exceptional faculty and staff, and the commitment of our passionate students. We are proud to stand among the top programs in the state, and we remain steadfast in our mission to empower the next generation of skilled health care professionals.”

According to its website, schools and programs are picked and ranked in accordance with its methodology of surveying readers to understand what they value most while selecting schools, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, student-faculty ratio, price, mode, duration, admission rates, and more for hundreds of the most prominent nursing schools in the United States.

The RN to BSN program at CSUSB is designed for current CA-licensed registered nurses wishing to obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. The RN to BSN program admits students for fall semester each year.

The CSUSB RN to BSN hybrid program provides an opportunity to earn the BSN with a combination of online and traditional classroom instruction, allowing face-to-face interaction with a faculty member during four out of 15 semester weeks. 

For more information, visit the CSUSB Post-Licensure RN to BSN program website.

To view the full list of the best RN to BSN nursing programs in California, visit the Allnurses website.