About RN to BSN Program

A Recognized Degree For Licensed Nurses

Developed specifically for working registered nurses currently licensed in the U.S., the RN to BSN degree-completion program at California Baptist University (CBU) prepares nursing professionals to advance their proficiency, prepare for further specialization, and position themselves for career mobility and leadership within the high-demand field of nursing, while completing a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Nursing. Designed for the adult learner, CBU’s RN to BSN program emphasizes commitment, flexibility, convenience and relevance for nurses who seek to complete their degrees while expanding their professional knowledge and value.

Human Science Perspective

A values-based baccalaureate nursing program, CBU’s RN to BSN emphasizes the human science of nursing that recognizes and respects every individual’s right to define quality of life for themselves. In the tradition of CBU’s Christian-based mission, the RN to BSN program concentrates on whole-person care, in which the nurse-patient relationship plays a key role. Integrated into the coursework is the Humanbecoming Theory that allows students to model the practice of nursing from a humanbecoming perspective that reflects their personal goals and vision.

Concentrated Curriculum

CBU’s RN to BSN program allows licensed registered nurses the opportunity to complete upper-level courses in an accelerated 38-unit nursing core and general education curriculum that can typically be completed in 18 months. The convenient rotational format of the classes allows students to begin and finish the program as it best suits the varying needs and schedules of working nurses. Students also have the flexibility of CBU’s broad-based Liberal Arts education, designed around core nursing courses, making it easier to fulfill requirements needed for graduation.

Recognizing Your Experience

Designed to follow a cohort model, CBU’s RN ­­to BSN offers small class sizes that bring together 20 or fewer students who progress through the program together. While students come from diverse backgrounds, they share many common experiences, perspectives and a high level of commitment as working nurses. The program recognizes this work experience, and integrates it into the classroom and coursework. As a result, classes are dynamic, interactive and interpersonal environments in which students learn from one another as well as from their instructors. Nurses come away from classes with concepts and new nursing knowledge they can immediately apply to their practice settings.

Relevant Practicum Experience

Recognizing the professional obligations and busy schedules of working nurses, CBU’s RN to BSN program offers a flexible practicum experience that introduces nurses to a range of settings outside their current areas of practice, and that can often lead to new professional opportunities. The program carefully matches each student to the practicum experience that best suits individual needs, lifestyles, interests and goals.

Professional Opportunities

RNs who complete their BSN at CBU fortify their value as professionals as well as their knowledge of nursing practice. The close-knit, interactive nature of the classes attended by working professionals often result in networking and new career opportunities for students interested in transitioning to leadership opportunities and graduate nursing education.

Finish What You Started

If you’re ready to reach your professional and personal goals, the RN to BSN degree-completion program is here to help. Attend the next Information Session to learn more about the RN to BSN program offered at CBU Riverside Main Campus.



School of Nursing and College of Allied Health Events and Information Sessions

CBU hosts separate information for the following nursing programs

Please review the following information to see which is right for you and when sessions are offered for each program.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for both first-time freshman and transfer students who want to earn a bachelors degree in Nursing.

BSN Program Information Sessions are for first-time freshmen and transfer students who wish to learn more about nursing and other allied health majors are scheduled for Mondays at noon and include a tour of the School of Nursing.

  Spring 2012 BSN Information Sessions

For information sessions that are held in the Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, please check in at the receptionist desk in the lobby when you arrive.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling 951-343-4212 or email admissions@calbaptist.edu  with the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Number Attending
  • Telephone Number
  • Mailing Address
  • High School and/or Colleges attended

Already have a bachelor's degree in another major? Consider our Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN) program 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN) Information Sessions

CBU's RN-BSN program is an opportunity for current licensed registered nurses (RN's) with a desire for professional advancement to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. To qualify, candidates must have an associate's degree in nursing from a WASC accredited school.

Please note that these information sessions DO NOT cover the traditional BSN program.

Note: Online and Professional Studies Degree Completion Program Information Sessions are held at the CBU Riverside Campus in the Yeager Center unless otherwise noted. The campus is located at 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside California 92504.

Click here to view dates and times for the RN-BSN information sessions.

 Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing Program Information Sessions

CBU's EL-MSN Program  is for individuals with a baccalaureate degree or higher in a non-nursing discipline who wish to begin a career in a field that promises to be both personally and professionally rewarding. This program prepares students for RN licensure and culminates in a Master of Science in Nursing. 

If you are interested in ELMSN program, please join us on site at our state-of-the art School of Nursing for an Information Session where you will learn more about: 

  • curriculum overview
  • admission requirements
  • prerequisite coursework
  • selection criteria
  • application deadlines
  • tuition and program expenses
  • financial aid
  • faculty and staff 

ELMSN Information Sessions are held in the CBU School of Nursing located at 8310 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, California 92504; located across from CVS Pharmacy on the southwest corner of Adams Street and Magnolia Avenue. Parking is limited.  View Map

All Information Sessions are at 5-6:30pm (doors open 15 mins. early)

  • Nov. 17, 2011  
  • Jan. 19, 2012
  • Feb. 16, 2012
  • March 22, 2012
  • April 19, 2012

 

To RSVP contact Graduate Admissions at  951.343.4535, toll free 877.228.8877 or email your full name and phone number to  kbailey@calbaptist.edu 

Please note: this information session DOES NOT cover the traditional BSN program. 

 Master of Science in Nursing Information Sessions

CBU's MSN part-time, post- baccalaureate program is designed for working California licensed Registered Nurses who hold a baccalaureate nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution, who are seeking to broaden their theoretical knowledge base to prepare for an advanced practice leadership role and/or doctoral study.

The program consists of 42 units of coursework and upon completion of all graduation requirements the student is eligible for the California Advanced Practice Nurse certificate as an adult-health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). We are also in the process of expanding our program to include a Nurse Practitioner specialization.

The Information Sessions are held in the CBU School of Nursing located at 8310 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, California 92504; located across from CVS Pharmacy on the southwest corner of Adams Street and Magnolia Avenue. Parking is limited. 
View Map.

All Information Session are 5-6:30pm (doors open 15 minutes prior to the session).

  • Nov. 10
  • Jan. 26, 2012
  • Mar. 29, 2012

To RSVP contact Graduate Admissions at  951.343.4535, toll free 877.228.8877 or email your full name and phone number to kbailey@calbaptist.edu. 

 School of Nursing Tour Schedule 

We have an online virtual tour of the School of Nursing.  It can be viewed at http://www.calbaptist.edu/academics/school-of-nursing/. To protect the privacy of our students and their learning environment we do not give tours during class or clinical time.