Breadcrumb
Nursing, B.S.
New roles for nurses are emerging and nursing education is changing to meet the complex health care needs of our population. Grounded in the Caring Science®, and in partnership with local health care agencies, Humboldt’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares registered nurses with the knowledge, attitude, and skills to address the unique needs of rural communities while fostering a culture of compassion and resiliency towards those they work with and serve.
Humboldt’s BSN program is community-focused with a part-time model designed for working registered nurses.
Why this Program
Learn While You Work
Excel through a blend of online and in-person coursework that relates to your profession, including community health fieldwork.
A Rural Perspective
Experience unique perspectives on the complex social health needs of a remote and rural region.
Personal Attention
Establish meaningful connections with other students, professors, and advisors through small cohorts.
Did You Know?
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Part-time - Earn your degree while you work
- Flexible hybrid program, two synchronous intensives per semester
- Earn Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification
- Nurses with an ADN and new ADN RN graduates welcome
Careers
BSN-prepared nurses will gain essential skills in critical thinking and change management, in order to lead and promote innovation in health care systems.
Humboldt's RN to BSN Program prepares nurse leaders who practice cultural humility in rural areas populated by diverse communities.
- Public Health Nurse
- RN Care Coordinator
- Chronic Disease Manager
- Leadership and Management
- Team-Based Care Leader
- Health & Wellness Coach
- RN Visits
- Telehealth
- Health Education
- Disaster Response
Learn While you Work
Through a blend of online and in-person coursework, and combined with community health fieldwork, students will learn practical strategies to develop innovative solutions that promote a culture of health and wellness in our rural region. The part time model of the program is designed to fit around working RNs’ schedules, and in addition to opening opportunities in Public Health and the VA, nurses will have the knowledge and skills to lead in a variety of settings in hospitals and beyond.
A Rural Perspective
Located along the North Coast of California, where the majestic redwood forest meets the Pacific Ocean, students will gain perspective on the complex needs of a remote and rural region with numerous Tribal communities. Through their community health practicum, students will provide care and advocacy for an underserved population in a local health care organization.
Personal Attention
Each student brings their own unique learning style, perspective, and experience that enhances the learning of the group. Our small cohort size promotes a learning environment that is conducive to collaboration with other students. Online learning offers flexibility for working students, as well as a platform where all students can have a voice in the classroom. Whether in person or virtually, professors meet with individual students and the class to provide frequent and meaningful feedback and each student will have access to a professional advisor.
Accreditation & Certification
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at California Polytechnic University, Humboldt, is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.
Public Health Nurse Certification
This program is approved for the Public Health Nursing Certificate by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).