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

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 939 other Bachelors in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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

17400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17400 USD per year during 48 months.
National

6084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6084 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6084 USD per year during 48 months.

Non-resident: will be charged Non-Resident Tuition Fee at $420.00 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees.

Living costs for California

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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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