Requirements for rn to bsn program?

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Specializes in Corrections.

I'm finished with my pre reqs for the associate program in my area and I'm currently on the wait list. (approx. 2 years long) I want start a bsn program as soon as I finish my associates so i'd like to use this wait time to knock out some pre recs I might need when I start applying for an accelerated rn-BSN program. I'm not sure where in CA to apply after I get my associates and I'm not sure what GPA i'll be expected to have. I'm having trouble finding this information and would love any and all advice! Thank you so much!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

With a 2 year wait, why not just start your BSN and skip the ASN?

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Specializes in Corrections.

The nearest bsn program is three hours away and I'd still have to apply to there school and then wait on the list there. I just figure that this program will get me working as a nurse the sooner than any other option I have (besides lvn). I want to be prepared to continue my education though and am at lost as to how good of grades I need and where to apply.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Nowadays, most RN-to-BSN programs are totally online, even the ones in the UC and CSU systems (I see you're in California).

Each RN-to-BSN program has requirements that differ from the next program. Therefore, to find out the requirements for the RN-to-BSN programs that interest you, you'll need to visit their respective websites.

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Specializes in Corrections.

I wanted to participate in Chico's online program, but I recently found out that you have to first gain 30 credits with their school to apply.. I'm wondering what other schools may have an online program and if the GPA requirement is high? I was kind of hoping it might be easier to get into the bsn program because i'll already be an RN.

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Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.

I would get with your school advisor, they should be able to guide you in the right direction. Many associates programs now have contracts with either online BSN or brick and mortar schools for their students to move on to those when they are done. I attend a community college attached to a universtiy. I have done as you are and having finished all my bachelor pre-reqs before starting my clinical rotation for my associates in July. When I graduate, I will have two semesters online (if I do full time) and then will have my BSN.

There are GPA requirements of course but BSN isn't the "admittance" game that associates is. As long as we have the minimum GPA (my programs min is 2.5) and the pre-requisites, for my program at least, we are in. I am not sure if all BSN have the same pre-reqs nation wide but here are the ones I have taken:

Statistics (must be completed before taking NBSN4062)

One-year of Anatomy & Physiology

Microbiology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Freshman English

Intermediate English

History Elective

Fine Arts or Humanity Elective

Cultural Diversity Elective

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