Programs
B.S., Nursing
Accelerated Option
This option for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designed for second-degree students who hold a minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree in any field and who have completed necessary prerequisite courses and admission requirements. The program of study is intense, and nursing courses required for licensure are completed within four semesters. …
B.S., Nursing
RN to BSN Option
The RN to BSN option is designed to articulate with community college programs and provide a baccalaureate completion program for licensed RNs with an associate degree in nursing or its equivalent. The BSN framework emphasizes the practice of professional nursing, including the design of nursing systems to provide assistance to individuals, families, groups, communities and …
M.S., Nursing
Notice: The M.S. in Nursing has been suspended as of Fall 2023. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to prepare leaders in the advanced practice role as a nurse educator. Curricular content and field training provide advanced theoretical knowledge, scientific base, role/leadership development, and advanced clinical assessment and decision making. Graduates of the MSN program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills …
Health Services Credential: School Nurse
Notice: The School Nurse Program has been suspended until further notice and is no longer accepting new students. Current students in this program should contact the Nursing department chair. This credential may be issued to the qualified RN who holds a baccalaureate degree. A fifth year of study (24-unit minimum) is required for a Professional …
Nurse Educator Certificate
Important Notice: The Nurse Educator Certificate Program has been suspended until further notice and is no longer accepting new students. The Nurse Educator Certificate Program (NECP) consists of five 3-unit courses (15 units) of learning-centered course content focused on methods/theory/practice of classroom and clinical teaching and instruction, and on leadership and faculty role development of the …
Public Health Nurse Certificate
Section 2818(a) of the Business and Professions Code requires that in order to be employed as a public health nurse or use the term “public health nurse” in California, an individual must possess a valid California Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate. The CSUN Nursing Program curriculum is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing …