Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Bridge)

You’ve discovered your calling as a nurse; let Angeles College help you take the next step. Our RN to BSN degree program supports your growth as a healthcare professional through immersive hands-on learning, leadership training, and transformational mentorship.

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Elevate Your Nursing Career at Angeles College

The B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN Bridge) program offered at our Glendale campus builds on your existing licensure, equipping you with advanced clinical insight, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of evidence-based practice.

Designed for registered nurses who’ve already earned their associate degree, our RN to BSN program helps you fast-track your growth through rigorous coursework and high-level clinical training. Upon graduation, you’re positioned to excel in this demanding field and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes and community health.

CCNE-Accredited Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (RN to BSN bridge) at Angeles College (Glendale campus) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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Why Enroll in Angeles College’s RN to BSN Bridge Program?

Enjoy a Hybrid Format for Working Nurses

Created with your schedule in mind,  our hybrid format combines the flexibility of online coursework with the collaboration and mentorship of in-person sessions so you can benefit from both learning experiences.

Expand Your Skill Set through Experiential Learning

Dive into hands-on learning to build your skills and confidence. Our simulation labs allow you to practice advanced nursing procedures, refine critical thinking and quick decision-making, and collaborate with peers before entering real-world scenarios.

Dive into Clinical Training Opportunities

Through our partnerships with healthcare leaders in Southern California, you have opportunities to turn knowledge into experience. These clinical practicums support your professional development, strengthen your leadership skills, and expand your professional network.

Grow in a Diverse Community

At Angeles College, we’re proud to offer a vibrant student body with students, faculty, and staff from various cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity enriches classroom discussions and prepares you to deliver culturally competent, inclusive care in any healthcare setting.

What You’ll Learn

We created our RN to BSN Bridge curriculum to empower you and other nurses to advance your skill set and career opportunities through intensive coursework, clinical training, and professional development. Your studies begin with general education courses that strengthen your communication, math, and critical thinking skills, which support your success in advanced nursing studies.

From there, you move into upper-division nursing courses where you:

  • Refine patient assessment techniques
  • Explore advanced topics, including pharmacology, pathophysiology, and population health
  • Examine financial, regulatory, and policy structures that shape healthcare delivery
  • Study nursing informatics, biostatistics, and epidemiology to improve your ability to analyze data, improve patient outcomes, and advance organizational goals
  • Gain the skills to deliver culturally responsive care and navigate ethical challenges

Hands-on clinical practicums are woven throughout your program, ensuring you have plenty of time to put theory into practice. Equipped with clinical expertise and real-world experience, you graduate ready to take on expanded responsibilities, lead with confidence, and advocate for quality patient-centered care.

Clock Hours and Credits

Total Program Hours: 1,040 hours / 92 quarter credits

  • 850 theory hours
  • 40 lab hours
  • 150 clinical hours

Program Structure

Most ASN graduates transfer in 90 quarter credits from their pre-licensure nursing program and complete 92 additional credits at Angeles College.

To earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you must complete:

  • A minimum of 182 quarter units
  • At least 69 quarter units at Angeles College
  • A minimum of 57 upper-division credits

Credit Transfer

Remedial courses are not eligible for transfer credit.

Students with an Associate of Science in Nursing or a hospital diploma receive transfer credit for courses completed in their RN program.

You may transfer up to 113 quarter units (90 + 23 quarter units) toward the BSN.

CourseDescriptionTheoryLabClinical
LTY150Information Literacy2000
ENG101English Composition 14000
ART202Art History4000
COM100Public Speaking3000
ENG102English Composition 24000
MTH200Introduction to Biostatistics4000
NUT335Nutrition and Diet Therapy4000
SOC300Sociology of Diversity4000
PHI305Philosophy of Ethics4000
PSY250Human Development Lifecycle4000
NSG300Professional Issues in Nursing4000
NSG310Health Assessment Assessment4000
NSG310LHealth Assessment Lab0400
NSG307Pathophysiology5000
NSG320Pharmacology 14000
NSG360Pharmacology 24000
NSG355Evidence-Based Practice4000
NSG302Nursing Informatics4000
NSG414Health Policy and Finance4000
NSG431Epidemiology4000
NSG430Population Health Nursing4000
NSG430CPopulation Health Nursing Clinical0090
NSG440Leadership and Management4000
NSG440CLeadership and Management Clinical0090
NSG450Clinical Quality and Safety4000
TotalTotal85040150

Career Outlook for BSN-Educated Nurses

As a working nurse, you understand the evolving nature and expectations of the profession. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) notes that healthcare facilities increasingly prefer hiring BSN-educated nurses for leadership roles and specialized positions. Earning a B.S. Nursing degree strengthens your competitive edge and opens doors to career growth.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment for registered nurses will increase by 5% over the next decade. This will generate nearly 189,100 new nursing jobs each year. Along with steady employment growth, RNs in California earn a median annual salary of $120,560, the highest in the U.S. In fact, registered nurses can make up to $135,320, depending on their state of employment, education, and level of experience.

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“I highly recommend [Angeles College] for [building] a better career. I’m taking RN to BSN courses, and it is an awesome program. The staff is friendly and willing to help, and the professors are very competent.”

Minsoo K. ‘##

RN to BSN Bridge Program

Admissions to the RN to BSN Bridge Program

Ready to take the next step toward your future in healthcare? Your journey begins by applying to Angeles College. Here, we take a personalized approach to admissions, ensuring you have the information, support, and resources you need to get started. 

Additionally, we run on a quarter-based system. That means you can take advantage of various start dates throughout the academic year and jump-start your education sooner.

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To be considered eligible for this BSN degree program at Angeles College, you must have earned at least one of these degrees or licensures: 

  • An Associate of Science in Nursing degree 
  • A Hospital Diploma in Nursing 
  • An RN license through the California 30-Unit Option 
  • A Registered Nurse license from a foreign country with a nursing program accepted by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) enables the student to take the NCLEX examination to obtain a U.S. license.

You must also fulfill these requirements:

  1. Provide proof of a valid, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse license from the United States or a Foreign Country*. 
  2. Submit official transcripts** from an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree, a Hospital Diploma in Nursing, or other educational program.
    • Applicants can be conditionally admitted to the program by providing unofficial transcripts or a copy of their conferred nursing degree. Official transcripts that meet the requirements set forth must be received by the fourth week in order to be admitted and remain in the program. 
  3. Have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from the ASN Degree program, a Hospital Diploma program, or equivalent, and for any transfer credits to be applied to the BSN Degree.            
  4. Submit a completed Enrollment Agreement to the B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN Bridge) Program. 
  5. Provide evidence of a current, active professional liability (malpractice) insurance policy. Please note: The professional liability policy must be maintained throughout the program.
  6. Provide evidence of a current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR card. Note: The AHA CPR card must be renewed to maintain current throughout the program. 

*All students must have a current and unobstructed license in the United States before entering the third quarter of the program. An unobstructed license is required for degree completion and will be verified again before entering the practicum course. Failure to present a valid RN license will result in dismissal from the College until the license is current and unobstructed.

**All academic transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an accredited transcript agency that has published standards for membership, affiliations with national international higher education associates, and are frequently linked to and used by federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, and employers like the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

DescriptionCosts
Registration Fee$100.00
Books$1,505.00
Equipment$110.00
Tuition$20,240.00
STRF$0.00
Total Amount$21,955.00

Investing in Your BSN Degree

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing is a worthwhile investment in your future and career. To help you get closer to your goal, the Financial Aid Office at Angeles College connects you with robust aid information, resources, and unwavering support. From the different types of assistance available to how to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), our financial aid page delivers all the details you need to get started.

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