Bachelor's Degree
RN to BSN
Online Program for California Residents
CLASSES START
Jan 6th
12 Mo. Program length | CCNE Accredited† |
Online Format | Dual Credit for qualifying students |
Bachelor's Degree
RN to BSN
Online Program for California Residents
Quickly reach the next degree level as a nurse in California
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,† Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| No clinicals | No traditional undergraduate nursing clinicals in California like a typical associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing program; the program includes a 45-hour community health project |
| Admissions | Designed for nurses with an active RN license; block transfer up to 70 semester credit hours |
| Format | 100% online didactic courses; full- and part-time options available |
| Dual credit | Qualifying students may earn dual credit towards a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
| QuickPaths | Consider our alternative online RN to MSN programs in several unique advanced nursing specializations, or earn a BSN first and advance to graduate-level education in the future |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online bachelor's programs in 2024
Students in California can bridge from RN to BSN in as little as 12 months in our online program
Prepare for the next chapter in your nursing career. Our RN to BSN program, featuring 100% online coursework, allows you flexibility to continue working as an RN while earning the next level of nursing education at a pace that’s right for you.
Online students in California can take full advantage of all of our online student resources to earn a bachelor’s degree and reach for greater heights in the field of nursing.
Our roots in online learning
Herzing University has been providing online learning to students throughout the United States since 2003.
Every year we work to improve our processes to create strong, supportive online communities of nursing students and faculty eager to help each other succeed in their education and work.
You can become a part of our vibrant online community—we’re thrilled to open our online RN to BSN program to California residents.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Job outlook for RNs in California
Benefits of going from ADN/ASN to BSN
Advancing to a bachelor’s degree-level education offers ADN nurses several potential benefits, including:
- Additional study in evidence-based practice, nursing informatics, community and public health nursing, and advanced leadership and management
- Greater scope of practice and autonomy in decision-making
- Increased salary potential
- Potential for career options in leadership, administration, or management
- A stronger foundation for future graduate-level education
Courses & curriculum details
All courses are delivered 100% online with no traditional clinicals. The only off-line component of the program is a 45-hour project in which you will work with a liaison to address a need in the community near you.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN Online | 12 | 120 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 26.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Undergraduate students may take up to 9.00 graduate credit hours of graduate courses in lieu of 9.00 required undergraduate semester credit hours. See Academic Information for full requirements under the title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 730 Systems-Based Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 602 Epidemiology, Research, and Theory (Transferrable to BSN to DNP Program Only) NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 725 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice (Transferrable to MSN & DNP Programs) NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management (Transferrable to MSN Program, except for MSNWHNP)
RN-BSN Program Option: Transfer Credits in Nursing, General Education, and Open Electives
Transfer Credits in Nursing Up to 70.00 semester credit hours from nursing core courses and general education courses may be transferred from an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The block transfer credit is dependent upon the number of credits earned from the associate degree or diploma in nursing. Required Courses in General Education All courses, 12.00 semester credit hours, are required. EN 304 English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 HU 140 Cultural Diversity Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 The following course must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Open Electives There are 12.00 semester credit hours of open electives which may be transferred in or taken at the University.
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course Course or Category Lecture Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Credits NSG 321 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 323 60.00 0.00 45.00 105.00 5.00 NSG 324 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 421 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 423 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NU 305 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NU 345 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NU 476 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 Totals 375.00 0.00 45.00 420.00 26.00
Requirements
RN to BSN admissions requirements
To enroll in Herzing’s RN to BSN online program, prospective students must:
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which they practice.
- Hold an Associate degree or diploma in nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
Conditional admission may be available for those that are awaiting the date to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Students enrolled in Herzing University’s RN to BSN online program must maintain RN licensure throughout the program of study.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in 2024.
✝The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the Main Campus in Madison, Wisconsin (Madison Campus). Degrees for these programs are conferred by Herzing’s Madison Campus.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation & Recognition
Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional and programmatic accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
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Disclosures
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
** Projections Central, Long-Term Projections (2022-2032). Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work, and degree field will affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, or other career growth.
