Pre-Nursing

Program Description:
Professional nursing is a dynamic career with many opportunities. Registered Nursing is a prime occupation for job and professional growth. RNs are always in demand in California and other states. If you are looking to prepare for a fulfilling career in Nursing, look no further than the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at CSUSB. The baccalaureate degree in nursing at California State University San Bernardino is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 
The pre-licensure BSN program prepares the graduate to take the national RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and begin professional nursing practice. The baccalaureate degree in nursing also prepares graduates for advanced nursing education required to enter advanced practice nursing roles.
Two cohorts are admitted annually to the San Bernardino campus, Fall and Spring. One cohort is admitted annually to the Palm Desert campus in the Fall term.
 
Program Coordinator: Angie Gagalang
Phone: 909-537-5381
Email: egagalang@csusb.edu
Location: HP 231
Pre-Nursing's Department Page | Pre-Nursing's Bulletin Page

Application Requirements:

1. The application must be submitted by April 1 for Fall term and July 1 for Spring term;
2. Completion of the ATI-TEAS pre-admission examination, with a score of at least 70, by the admission application deadline;
3. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 overall;
4. A grade of at least C (2.0) in each prerequisite course;
5. Attendance of CSUSB Nursing Information Session;
6. Completion of at least half of the science and at least half of the non-science prerequisite support courses listed below is a minimum to be considered for admission, with a cumulative GPA in the completed prerequisite courses of at least 3.0.

 
 Application Deadlines:

Application Details:

• Acceptance into CSUSB as a Pre-nursing student.
• Completed pre-licensure BSN program application, submitted by applicable published deadline;
• Completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-admission examination, with a score of at least 70, by the admission application deadline;
• An overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better;
• A GPA of 3.0 or better on completed required prerequisite courses (all prerequisite courses listed below);
• A grade of C (2.0) or better in each prerequisite course;
• Attendance at a CSUSB Nursing Information Session;
• California Residency per requirements for admission to CSU Impacted Programs;

Additional consideration and preference are given to:

• Residents of the CSUSB local area.
• Applicants who are bilingual.