RN to BSN Degree Completion Programs in California

California's health care system has become increasingly complex and the RN to BSN programs offered at the following schools are designed to prepare current RNs for advanced positions in the hospital and community based settings. Hospitals in particular are moving toward hiring nurses with a baccalaureate level education.

In general, earning your RN to BSN will open up opportunities for professional growth as well as increased earnings. Graduates of RN to BSN programs pursue careers as educators, as public health nurses, school nurses, faculty in nursing schools and many other areas. Graduates often continue their education, earning an MSN that allows them to pursue careers such as nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist and many other specialty areas. The bottom line is that an RN to BSN is a great next step to take in your nursing career. Request information from the California Board of Registered Nursing recognized programs listed below.

California nursing schools have developed Online RN to BSN Programs that are consistent with the material presented in their campus based programs. Online programs are designed for registered nurses who need flexibility in their school schedule. These CCNE accredited online rn to bsn programs are some of the best in California and the Country.

Online RN to BSN Degree Programs in California

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University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

The online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Request free information from University of Phoenix today.

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN - (Specializations: Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA - Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosohy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

Kaplan University offers a CCNE accredited RN to BSN Online degree completion program. This is an excellent option for registered nurses that are working full time who would like to advance their career and education.

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN - (Specializations: Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator)

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Jacksonville University - School of Nursing

Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!

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Walden University - School of Nursing

The BSN completion program can be completed in as little as 18 months depending on the number of credits transferred and is open to registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing or diploma in nursing. The program is CCNE accredited. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

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American Sentinel University - School of Nursing

The RN to BSN completion program is offered online and accepts Registered Nurses with current licenses and either a community college degree or a diploma. Courses and enrollment start every two weeks. Request information today!

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Capella University

Capella University offers an online RN to BSN Degree Completion program that incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Request information to learn more today! Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online fast-track RN to BSN completion program for registered nurses. The Bachelors program has provisional approval from the Ohio Board of Regents and conditional approval from the Ohio State Board of Nursing. In addition, it is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE. Request information to learn more today!

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Cleveland State University - School of Nursing

Cleveland State University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students applying for the MSN programs must have a BSN. Graduates are eligible to sit for the respective national certification exams. Programs are enrolling now.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN - (Tracks: Forensic Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Education, Specialized Population), MSN/MBA

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Colorado Technical University - Health Sciences

The Online RN to BSN completion program is offered online and accepts Registered Nurses with current licenses and an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma. Colorado Technical Institute is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges and the Online RN to BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The program is enrolling now. Request information today!

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Grand Canyon University

The online RN to BSN program is accredited by the CCNE and designed to offer registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma a bridge to a BSN education.

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Keiser University - Nursing

Keiser University offers an Online RN to BSN program accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is accepting applications now. Request information today!

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Kent State University

The Kent State College of Nursing offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN program. This program is noted for its prestigious academic reputation coupled with the flexibility and convenience it provides for busy working professionals.

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Kettering College of Medical Arts - Division of Nursing

The online BSN completion program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and offered entirely online. The program is intended for registered nurses holding an associate's degree in nursing or it's equivalent.

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Liberty University - Nursing

Liberty University's RN to BSN Online Program is CCNE accredited and the University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!

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Miller-Motte College

The Miller-Motte RN to BSN Online program builds on the students associate's degree nursing knowledge and ultimately obtaining a BSN. Request information today!

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Regis University - Loretto Height School of Nursing

The RN to BSN & RN to MS programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The University is located in northwest Denver, CO and offers campus based as well as online RN to BSN program options.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online RN to MS in Nursing - (Concentrations: Management, Education)

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Sacred Heart University

The Sacred Heart University Online RN to BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Sacred Heart University also holds Regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Leader, Patient Care Services Administration, Nursing Education)

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online Nursing Programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN

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South University - School of Health Professions

The South University Online BSN program is CCNE accredited and the University itself is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applicants must have an ASN or Diploma from an accredited nursing program and proof that they have a current RN license. South University is accepting eligible applicants for this program now. Request information today!

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University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois BSN Degree Completion Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The University of Illinois at Chicago is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

The Online RN to BSN is approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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Utica College - Department of Nursing

The Utica College RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC and is designed for Registered Nurses that would like to advance their career while maintaining flexibility in their academic schedule. Classes are enrolling. Request information today!

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Western Governors University - Nursing

Western Governors University offers an online BSN degree program for registered nurses with a diploma or an associate's degree. WGU is Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as well as Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. The Online BSN program is currently accepting applications. Request information today!

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Schools Based in California offering RN to BSN Programs in California

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University's RN to BSN program is accredited by the CCNE.

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Loma Linda University School of Nursing

The BSN and MSN programs at Loma Linda University School of Nursing are National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited. The Nursing School is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: BSN, LPN to BSN, Part-Time BSN, Second Degree BSN, RN to BSN, MSN (Tracks: Administrator, Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Parent/Child Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, School Health Clinical nurse Specialist, Part-Time MSN, RN to MSN

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Loma Linda University School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA 92350

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Mount St. Mary's College Department of Nursing

The school is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Programs Offered: ADN, LVN Mobility Option (LVN to ADN or LVN to BSN), BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, ADN to MSN

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Mount St. Mary's College Department of Nursing, 12001 Chalon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90049-1599

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Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing

The School of Nursing is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: BSN, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, BSN - MSN, (MSN Tracks: Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist)

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Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-9971

University of California Los Angeles - UCLA School of Nursing

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California State University - Northridge

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