Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (California)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Generic Entry (BSN) (California) at National University prepares degree candidates to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, leadership skills, inter-professional collaboration, therapeutic communication, and proficiency in nursing skills within the framework of trans-cultural nursing. Students learn to apply evidenced-base practice to manage nursing care of culturally diverse clients in a variety of settings.

Students complete at least 120 semester credit hours, including 30 semester credit hours completed in residence at National University and 51 semester credit hours completed at the upper division level, plus University General Education requirements. The program is offered with onsite and hybrid options, with an average completion time of 22 months and year-round enrollment.

LVNs/medics accepted for admission may be eligible to challenge nursing courses by examination(s) or be considered for equivalency. Students who successfully challenge courses receive a revised plan of study and must meet NU residency requirements.

• LVNs/Medics accepted for admission may be eligible to challenge nursing courses by examination(s) or be considered for equivalency.
• To receive credit for challenge courses, students must pass both co-requisite nursing courses.
• All course challenges by examination must be completed before the beginning of the first term in NU nursing program.
• Students must provide proof of coursework and clinical experience for approval to challenge nursing courses through course examination, skill validation, and/or medication dosage examination.
• Students must meet NU residency requirements.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.