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Nursing, B.S.
Ready to turn your passion for helping others into a career that truly changes lives? Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program isn't just about improving your clinical skills; it's about becoming a leader and an advocate for the communities that need it most.
Whether you're drawn to the unique challenges of rural healthcare or inspired to work alongside underserved communities, this program gives you the tools to bridge the gap in health equity. We believe that to take care of others, you have to holistically understand them and yourself.
Transform yourself and your community! Earn your BSN to lead healthcare changes, address health inequities, and champion social justice.
Why this Program
Small Cohorts
Establish meaningful connections with your classmates, professors, and advisors through small cohorts. Whether in person or virtually, your professor will meet with you to provide frequent and meaningful feedback and you will also have access to a professional advisor.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Diversify your work experience through practicum placement in new communities. You will be eligible for Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification after completion of your degree.
Hybrid Model
Earn your BSN in a hybrid program built for your real life. Complete your coursework online from home and connect through just two weekend intensives per semester, one in person in beautiful Humboldt County and one virtual, so you can balance work, school, and everything in between.
Two BSN Pathways
Starting at a community college or graduating high school? Our ADN–BSN (CEP) pathway helps you begin your nursing education and seamlessly earn your BSN. Already an RN or recently completed your ADN? Advance your career with our RN–BSN program designed to build on the experience you’ve already gained.
Concurrent Enrollment
ADN to BSN Program
The ADN to BSN (Concurrent Enrollment) Nursing Program is designed for students who are starting their RN nursing education with one of our community college partners and who are committed to obtaining their BSN. This program guides and supports students on their academic journey from ADN to BSN with close collaboration with our community college partners.
RN to BSN Program
The RN to BSN Nursing Program is designed for students who have earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) who are committed to advancing their professional goals. Our part-time model is designed for working RNs.
Our Partners
Our program collaborates with community colleges to better serve you through the ADN to BSN (CEP) Program. Together, we guide students toward achieving their goals. Cal Poly Humboldt's Nursing Program is proud to be partnered with:
Did You Know?
Our program focuses on
- Caring for the Whole Person:
We focus on both physical and psychosocial health, ensuring you and your patients feel seen, heard, and supported. - Community Support:
Our program offers over a dozen scholarships through the university and multiple regional scholarships. - Connection with Others:
Our hybrid program allows you to access course content that works for your schedule and fosters collaboration with synchronous intensives, held two weekends per semester. - Innovating for Equity:
Develop evidence-based practices to tackle social justice issues and health inequities head-on. - Leading with Purpose:
Go beyond the bedside. You’ll learn to evaluate healthcare issues at the individual, community, and systemic levels. - Personal and Professional Growth:
Our curriculum is designed for you to reflect on your own well-being while you learn to improve the lives of others.
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
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AWARDED TO STUDENTS
C.A.R.I.N.G. Values:
Our program centers around C.A.R.I.N.G. values, ensuring that our nurses and their patients feel heard, cared for, and supported.
Collaboration - Working together with cultural humility.
Advocacy - Standing up for your patients and community.
Rurality - Understand the specific needs of rural and underserved communities.
Innovation - Finding creative solutions for complex health challenges.
Nurture - Supporting the health of the community and yourself.
Growth - Commitment to personal and professional growth.
Share our values?
Careers
The healthcare field needs nurses who are innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and most importantly, are committed advocates for their patients and communities. Our program teaches you how to lead, how to empower, how to advocate, and how to transform. A BSN offers you many career opportunities and our program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed.
Non-Bedside Careers
- Clinical Instructor
- Clinical Supervisor
- Informatics Nurse
- Nurse Case Manager
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Policy Analyst
- Public Health Nurse
- Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator
- School Nurse
Traditional Bedside Careers
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Geriatric Nurse
- Labor and Delivery Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Plastic Surgery Nurse
- Transplant Coordinator
- Travel/International Nurse
Meet our Director
Considering our program? Want to meet with our advisors one-on-one? Or, simply have a quick question? Contact the Nursing Program Director, Dr. Eden Donahue.
Email: eden.donahue@humboldt.edu
Phone: (707) 826-4534
Office: KA 340
Accreditation & Certification
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at California State 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).