Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Overview

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.

Getting in

What San Jose State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Combined GPA of 3.3 or better across the 8 prerequisite courses (each C or better); TEAS minimum 84%, two attempts total, taken within five years, final official score uploaded to NursingCAS. Two step: Cal State Apply plus NursingCAS (Fall 2027 window January 15 to February 15, 2027; Spring 2027 window August 15 to September 17, 2026, spring open only to current SJSU and post-baccalaureate students with post-bacc capped at 10% of 60 seats). California residents only with proof of citizenship or residency; letters of recommendation optional; 5 semesters.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into BSN. The first step is where you enroll today.

CNA to BSN

CNA BSN

Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.

Time

4 years

State

All states

California State University, Fresno

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Georgia CNA to RN Pathway

CNA BSN

Start as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Georgia and earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgia State. Begin patient-care work in weeks, then ladder into a four-year BSN that prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

Time

4 years

State

GA

University of Texas at Arlington

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