Learn how to evaluate and treat patients in a variety of health care settings with this second bachelor’s degree.
Why study Nursing?
The 21st century health care industry is growing – and changing – at a staggering rate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment for RNs will grow significantly faster than the occupational average.
With more community-based options, as well as the increasing complexity of acute care, the industry needs educated nursing professionals to get the job done. According to recent surveys, U.S. hospital executives cite a high demand for more staff nurses with bachelor’s-level preparation.
At its accelerated pace, the A-BSN program meets the objective for those interested in a career in nursing and health care. It gives students the knowledge needed to jump into the field equipped with the confidence, training and experience to make a real difference.
Why study Nursing at CSUN?
Hands-On Learning
At sites in your community, you'll engage in hands-on clinical practice, gaining field experience in all aspects of the profession.
Close, Personal Support
Throughout the program, you’ll receive the one-on-one support of a team dedicated to your personal and professional success. Whether it’s enrollment, grading or financial aid, a team of experts will help you stay on track and graduate on time.
Cohort-Based Learning
In this program, you’ll join a learning community of students and faculty. With this group of professionals and industry experts, you’ll move toward graduation, building a network along the way and setting the stage for advancement in your field.
This program is offered through self-support. Visit Tseng College for more information.
What You'll Learn
The A-BSN provides specific clinical education to prepare students for practice in a variety of health-related settings with an emphasis on hands-on experience. To accomplish this, the program arranges placements for students at hospitals and clinical facilities in the greater Los Angeles area. Each student receives their clinical placements at varying locations.
The university works with hundreds of partners in the health care industry – from major hospitals to smaller, community-based clinics – to find the right fit for each individual. This allows students to focus on learning the methods, principles and practices of nursing, without worrying about the logistics.
Upon graduating, many students go on to work at one of the hospitals at which they completed their clinical training.
Careers & Outcomes
CSUN A-BSN graduates are working as direct care providers, school nurses, public health nurses, managers, staff educators and clinical instructors in schools. Many have pursued graduate degrees and are now nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, faculty, administrators and clinical specialists.
Additional Information
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at CSUN is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.