California State University-Bakersfield Department of Nursing

California State University - Bakersfield Nursing Department is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for the BSN program. The baccalaureate nursing program at CSUB is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Department of Nursing now offers a 3-year/9-quarter program.  Students accepted to this program will have summers off.  This program does replace the 21-month/7-quarter program that was previously offered by CSUB.

The curriculum also incorporates courses in nursing theory, research and teaching to add depth to the core courses. The course on advanced nursing roles is also designed to help with planning future career and to facilitate transition to the expanded professional opportunities opened up by a MSN degree.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the following prerequisites with a “C” or higher
• Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or greater in all Prerequisite and Math/Science Prerequisite
• Course work (two separate GPAs will be evaluated).
• Must be in good standing at the last college/university attended.
• Must have no more than 5 general education courses outstanding or in-progress at the time the application is submitted.
• Be admitted to California State University, Bakersfield.
• Have an active California RN license.
• Have a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must have a computer with internet access and a current email address.
• Must have the ability to travel to Bakersfield for the pre-acceptance interview and to complete the on campus orientation, background check, and required clinical hours as assigned.
• Have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from an accredited college nursing program

Graduates from all tracks are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.

California State University - Bakersfield Nursing Department is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for the BSN program. The baccalaureate nursing program at CSUB is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.

Nursing program is currently closed. No applications are being accepted at this time, and no classes will be offered for 2011-2012 or 2012-2013. A decision about the future of the MSN program will be made during the 2012-2013 academic year. BRN approval and CCNE accreditation for the MSN program have been voluntarily withdrawn due to the program's closure.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs have not been affected by the status of the MSN program. Applications for the Traditional BSN program and the RN to BSN Completion program will continue to be accepted as usual. The BSN program continues to enjoy BRN approval and CCNE accreditation.