Overview
At Nursing from California State University, Fresno graduates are prepared to deliver quality health care for increasingly diverse populations. Graduates will lead, supervise, delegate, manage, and evaluate care outcomes, as well as demonstrate the ability to act as consumer advocates in promoting wellness and facilitating change.
The scope of nursing practice is changing significantly. The professional nurse uses theory and research-based knowledge to provide direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.
The Department of Nursing at California State University, Fresno, offers a program that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). The degree requires a minimum of 125 semester units, and the nursing curriculum sequence covers six semesters.
Students at Nursing from California State University, Fresno will get:
- An understanding of the principles underlying the techniques, procedures, and activities required while caring for clients with common health conditions
- A knowledge of health assessment, communication skills, and noninvasive nursing procedures in the care of elderly patients
- The nurses' role as a teacher in the health care setting
- The application of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in the community with individuals, families, and groups
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Topics in Nursing
- Concepts and Care of Elderly Clients
- Skills in Nursing
- Practicum: Concepts of Nursing Care
- Cooperative Education in Nursing
- Transitional Concepts in Nursing Care
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Human Medicine Nursing Health Sciences View 716 other Bachelors in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card or Submit the Paper Application
- Official English language proficiency
- Original or certificated copies of in-progress or final transcripts
- A copy of graduation certificate (if applicable)
- Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study
- A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport
- Statement of purpose, principal's or teacher's recommendation is encouraged not required
Tuition Fee
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International
16089 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16089 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
16089 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16089 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
5742 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5742 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for California
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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