Pathways to BSN for Transfer Students

Pathway to BSN at CSUSB

Initial Eligibility & Application

• Completion of the eight prerequisite courses (list here) for the Nursing program with the required GPA of ______.
• Apply to CSUSB as a transfer student and list Pre-Nursing as your intended major. (You should also select a second-choice major).
• Ensure completion of the CSU transfer eligibility requirements, including the Golden Four general education categories (Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning).

Pre-Nursing Phase

• Attend a Pre-Nursing Information Session
• Take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam and achieve a score within the program's requirements
• Submit a supplemental application to the Nursing Program, if required

After Admission to Nursing Program

• Meet all health clearance, vaccinations, and background check requirements
• Attend a mandatory Nursing Program orientation session

Nursing Program Core & Clinical Rotations

• Complete core nursing courses (this can include courses in pharmacology, health assessment, pathophysiology, and various clinical practice areas)
• Engage in clinical rotations across different healthcare settings

Graduation Requirements

• Complete all required nursing courses and clinical hours
• Apply for graduation

Post-Graduation Steps

• Pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Consider further education or specialty certifications based on career goals

Alternate Pathways to Nursing (Not at CSUSB)

Start with Basic Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Community College Route

• Earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Pass the NCLEX-RN for RN licensure

Vocational Nursing Programs

• Complete a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program
• Pass the NCLEX-PN

Accelerated Nursing Programs (for those with a non-nursing bachelor's degree)

• Complete an accelerated BSN program
• Pass the NCLEX-RN

Direct-Entry MSN Programs (for non-nursing bachelor's degree holders)

• Enroll in a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program without a BSN
• Pass the NCLEX-RN

Alternative Degrees at CSUSB

Start with CSUSB Admission

• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet CSUSB admission requirements

Health Science & Public Health

Kinesiology- Allied Health Professions and Health Promotion

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
• Choose between one of the four concentrations, Allied Health Professions, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education
  • Health Promotion concentration: All of the eight pre-requisites for the pre-nursing program count toward this program, without using up any of your free electives.
• Prepare for careers in physical therapy, physician's assistant, occupational therapy, health educator, health and wellness director, exercise physiologist, athletic training, or physical education teacher
• Receive a broad introduction to community health, environmental health, nutrition and health care management
• The general Health Science Concentration requires an additional 6 units of upper-division Health Science courses, but allows for 22 units of free electives that can be met by any college-level courses you have taken or would like to take.
• All of the eight pre-requisites for the Nursing program count toward this program, without using up any of your free electives.

Social Work & Human Services

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
• Prepare for careers in social services, child welfare, and community advocacy

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Pathways to clinical psychology, counseling, or research

Business Administration with a Focus on Healthcare Management

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Specialize in healthcare management, administration, and policy