West Coast University designed its RN to BSN program with the professional nurse in mind. With each course taught in a ten-week block, students are able to focus on fewer courses at one time. In addition, you can attend classes only one full day each week* and complete your BSN in as little as 18 months**. And, with two conveniently located campuses, you can take that next step in your professional career.
Key Courses Include:
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Nutrition
Organizational Development
Issues & Trends in Nursing
Improving Nurse Practice
Disaster Management
Medical Ethics and Issues
Public Health Nursing
Cultural Pluralism
In addition, we give you the option of completing the clinical hours required for eligibility to apply for your California Public Health Certificate.
*In alternating 10-week blocks, students may be required to attend one additional evening each week.
**Transfer credits may further reduce the time required to complete the BSN.
Admissions Criteria
Proof of current professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States.
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Nursing Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, students must earn 120.0 total credits, with 60.0 upper division credit hours.
Students meeting the admissions criteria will be given credit for 60 semester credits for associate degree work. Transferability will be determined by the Dean of Nursing via transcript evaluation.
