大发

Programs

• ADN/RN TO BSN

  Program Overview

  大发鈥檚 ADN/RN to BSN program is a fast-track, online program designed for registered nurses. This fully online program gives nurses the opportunity to earn their BSN in just 14 months.
  

  Program Details

  • Offered online
  • Admits students four times a year (Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II)
  • 14-month completion time
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  Estimated Costs

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1 - Block 1	6	$2,040
  Fall Semester 1 - Block 2	6	$2,040
  Spring Semester 1 - Block 1	5	$1,700
  Spring Semester 1 - Block 2	7	$2,380
  Summer Semester 1	5	$1,700
  Fall Semester 2 - Block 1	6	$2,040
  Total	35	$11,900

  *Unit rate for this program is $340

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Kaiser IONE Scholarship and other nursing specific funding opportunities may be found online
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Cal Grant can be used for this program
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
    
    

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
  • Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
  • Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher AND minimum 2.75 GPA in the courses below
    
    

  Application and Document Deadlines: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  RN to BSN (Online)	Summer 2025	April 9, 2025

  Admission Advisor: 

  • Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu 
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020

   

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite 大发 courses needed for admission and the Saddleback courses that meet those requirements.

  RN-BSN Prerequisite Courses

  大发 Course (units)	Saddleback Equivalent Course*
  BIOL 160 - Microbiology for Health Sciences	BIO 15 - General Microbiology
  BIOL 175 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I	BIO 11 - Human Anatomy AND BIO 12 - Human Physiology
  BIOL 176 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II	BIO 11 - Human Anatomy AND BIO 12 - Human Physiology
  CHEM 105 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life	CHEM 108 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry OR CHEM 1A - General Chemistry OR CHEM 12A - Organic Chemistry
  CHEM 105L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Lab	CHEM 108 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry OR CHEM 1A - General Chemistry OR CHEM 12A - Organic Chemistry
  Area B4 (MATH 200 - Statistics)
  Area A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication)
  Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication)
  Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking)

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the to ensure the course still meets 大发鈥檚 course requirement.

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