• A valid California registered nursing license prior to the beginning of the second semester
• California state resident
• Admission to Sacramento State
• Completed RN to BSN online application
• Official transcript of all institutions attended
• A cumulative GPA of 2.6 based on the last 60 semester units of 90 quarter units of graded transferrable course work
• Supplemental writing or oral communication course may be required
• Program admission is contingent upon meeting requirements outlined and passing a drug screening and background check.

The following classes must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better.
In Progress Policy: Classes may be in progress prior to admission. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for in-progress classes but must be replaced with official transcripts.

• Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology I (with a lab)
• Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology II (with a lab)
• Microbiology (with a lab)
• Chemistry (integrated or organic chemistry is not required)
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Statistics
• Critical Thinking

RN to BSN Elements
Completion of the BSN requires a minimum of 120 units. Additional units may be required to fulfill GE requirements not completed at the ADN level. This includes 50 units in the upper division Nursing major, 9 units of upper division GE taken at Sacramento State, and lower division GE and Nursing courses transferred from another college or taken at Sacramento State. You are required to complete a minimum of 30 units in residence on the Sac State campus.

• NURS 170: Foundations for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (3 units)
• NURS 171A: Transitional Concepts: The Baccalaureate Nurse (3 units)
• NURS 171B: Transitional Concepts: The Client Lifespan (3 units)
• NURS 173A: Theoretical Foundations for Leadership (3 units)
• NURS 173B: Theoretical Foundations for Management (3 units)
• NURS 174: Community Health Nursing: Concepts and Practice (4 units)
• NURS 178: Culminating Project (3 units)
• NURS 179: Professional Communication and Reasoning Development (3 units)
• Completion of NCLEX (up to 19 units)
  Total Units 44

• NURS 174C: Community Health Nursing: Clinical Elective (2 units)
  • Required for PHN certificate

Please note that applying to our RN to BSN program is a 2-step process.

First Step:
Apply to the University at https://www.calstate.edu/Apply

• Select RN-BSN (Required: Passed or Eligible to take RN licensure exam) as your major.
• If you are a second bachelor student, select Second Bachelor’s Degree RN-BSN (Required: Passed or Eligible to take RN licensure exam) when applying. Do not select “Graduate” application!
• Enter a 0 in the RN License field if you do not have an RN license.
• All transcripts will need to be submitted to the University (only 1 set). Do not upload these on Cal State Apply. For detailed information about transcripts, visit https://www.csus.edu/apply/admissions/application-process/transferprocess.html#how-to-deliver-official-transcripts
• All courses will need to be entered on your online application unless you are a second bachelor student.

Base University deadlines for applications are as follows:
Application period for fall: October 1 – July 1
Application period for spring: August 1 – December 1

Second Step:
Apply to the School of Nursing at https://www.csus.edu/college/health-humanservices/nursing/rn-to-bsn.html

• Must have your Saclink username and password to log into your Supplemental Nursing application
• Under Colleges attended please list all colleges attended; also indicate what institution you completed or are completing your RN coursework.

Application period for fall: October 1 – July 1
Application period for spring: August 1 – December 1

If you have any questions about the Supplemental RN to BSN Nursing application please email Heidi Travis – heidi.travis@csus.edu

• Attend RN to BSN Group Advising in Folsom Hall or online. See Nursing website for dates. This recommended but not required.
• Apply to the University at https://www.calstate.edu/Apply All transcripts will need to be submitted to the University. See dates below for when to apply.
• Complete Supplemental RN to BSN Application at https://www.csus.edu/college/healthhuman-services/nursing/rn-to-bsn.html See dates below for when to apply. **Please note that this is a 2-step process.
• Review the informational PowerPoint for guidance on curricular courses.

Important Dates to Remember:

University Deadlines:
University Application period for Fall: October 1 – July 1
University Application period for Spring: August 1 – December 1

School of Nursing Deadlines: Application link will be on Nursing website
Application period for Fall: October 1 – July 1
Application period for Spring: August 1 – December 1