Overview
(For already licensed, registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree)
Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the BSN program at National University, candidates must satisfy all of the following criteria:
- Have completed the National University undergraduate admission process
- Hold a current, active license to practice as a registered nurse in the state/country where clinical experiences will be completed
- Have achieved a grade point average of 2.75 or the equivalent in the basic nursing program
- Be a graduate of an associate degree in nursing program or meet equivalency requirements for National University
- Submit the appropriate nursing program application
- Complete the ACCUPLACER math and english tests
Equivalency Requirements
Licensed RNs who have not earned the associate degree in nursing can meet equivalency requirements by completing the general education requirements, the preparation for the major and Anatomy and Physiology (12 quarter units). Students can use Anatomy and Physiology to meet the Physical and Biological Sciences general education requirements, or they can use prior course work from other regionally accredited institutions. The basic nursing education program must have included course work in those areas required by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Independent Duty Corpsman (IDCs) who have successfully challenged the NCLEX must meet the equivalency requirements described above and successfully complete the IDC-RN transition courses (NSG 300 and NSG 301).
Admissions Procedure
Applicants are required to:
- Submit a statement of educational and professional goals
- Schedule and complete a personal interview with the program director or designee
Requirements for the Degree
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), students must complete at least 180 quarter units as outlined below, a minimum of 76.5 quarter units of which must be completed at the upper division and 45 quarter units of which must be completed in residence at National University.
A maximum of 45 quarter units (30 semester units) of lower-division credit may be allowed for clinical courses for a registered nurse who is a graduate of a three-year hospital nursing school. Up to 22.5 quarter units (15 semester units) of additional lower-division credit may be granted for academically equivalent coursework.
The following courses are specific degree requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, students may take additional general electives to satisfy the total units required for the degree.
Preparation for the Major
(6 courses, 27 quarter units)
MTH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)
OR
NSG 322 Introduction to Biomedical Statistics
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
(Prerequisite: Eng 100/101)
OR
SOC 260 Cultural Anthropology
(Prerequisite: ENG 100/101)
LAS 340A Spanish in the Professional Work Place for English Speakers
LAS 341 Applications of Cross-Cultural Communication in the Work Place
(Prerequisite: LAS 340A)
SOC 500 Understanding Cultural Pluralism in American Society
(Prerequisite:ENG 100/101)
OR
HB 500 Cross-Cultural Dynamics of Human Behavior
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
Preparation for the Major for Independent Duty Corpsmen also includes an additional 9 units.
NSG 300 Making the Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse (for IDC-RN candidates only)
NSG 301 Practicing the Role of the Professional Nurse (for IDC-RN candidates only)
These courses must be taken prior to taking any of the 400-level nursing courses.
Nursing Core Courses
(11 courses, 46.5 quarter units)
NSG 211 Health Assessment
NSG 310 Professional Nursing Values
NSG 340 Nursing Leadership and Management**
(Prerequisite: C or better in NSG 325 and Pass 325A)
NSG 340A Nursing Leadership and Management Clinical Laboratory**
(Prerequisite: C or better in NSG 325 and Pass 325A)
NSG 403 Theoretical Models and Conceptual Frameworks as a Basis for Nursing Practice
NSG 404 Pharmacology for Nurses
NSG 410 Nursing in the Community: Population Focused Practice***
(Prerequisite: NSG 411)
NSG 411 Nursing in the Community: Frameworks for Practice***
(Prerequisite: NSG 412
NSG 412 Nursing in the Community: Health Care Delivery***
(Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level nursing courses)
NSG 422 Introduction to Nursing Research
NSG 440 Issues in Professional Nursing (capstone course)
***This course requires a clinical practicum of 32 hours
Electives or Transfer Units
106.5 quarter units (In the absence of upper division transfer units, 16.5 quarter units of upper division coursework may be needed to meet the minimum upper division requirement of 76.5 quarter units. For a bachelors degree program, no more than 135 quarter units are allowed in transfer, of which a maximum of 103.5 quarter units (69 semester units) may be lower division.
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| This degree is offered online | |
| La Mesa Campus | |
| Mission Valley Campus | |
| Rancho Bernardo Campus | |
| South Bay Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |