BSN Program

The Palm Desert Campus offers two Nursing programs. The three year BSN program is for students who have completed the prerequisite courses either through CSUSB or a community college. The BSN program is very impacted and admits a limited number of students for Fall each year.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

3-Year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tuesday, December 4, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Tuesday, January 8, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

TEAS Exam Dates:

Saturday, January 12, 8:30AM - 1:30PM

Saturday, February 2, 8:30AM - 1:30PM

Monday, February 4, 8:30AM - 1:30PM

To sign up for an information session or the TEAS exam, please contact Elizabeth Junker.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

(Please refer to this system wide online program to determine if your previous coursework will satisfy the prerequisites.)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Prerequisite Courses 
  • ATI - TEAS Test score of 70% or better
  • Attend one information session within 12 months of applying
  • Submit official transcripts (TWO sets from ALL Colleges/Universities attended)
  • Submit letters of recommendation (TWO: One Academic, One Personal/Professional)

Non-Academic Considerations:

  • Regional residency (Coachella Valley)
  • Experience in a healthcare setting (volunteer or paid) verified by letter of recommendation or other documentation
  • Foreign language proficiency (bilingual) verified by letter of recommendation, 3 years of the same High School foreign language, the equivelant of a CSUSB 103 foreign language course.
  • MUST BE a California resident

All students applying to the Department of Nursing must submit all documentation before March 1 in the year for which they are applying to begin in Fall. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

ADMISSION PROCESS

  1. Apply to the University through CSUMentor  
  2. Check Off List
  3. Student Screening Form
  4. Admission Criteria
  5. ATI - TEAS Test (Offered in January and/or February at the Palm Desert Campus)
  6. Submit All Application Materials By March 1st Deadline (late applications will not be considered) to:

Roger Green, Admissions & Retention Counselor

CSUSB-Palm Desert Campus

37-500 Cook Street

Palm Desert, CA  92211 

(760) 341-2883 ext. 78124

 

December 3, 2012 (All information subject to change).