Office of Degree Completion Admissions
Phone: 559-453-3690
Email: Degree.Completion@fresno.edu
When you take nursing to the next level,
the possibilities are endless.
Nursing is about providing care to individuals, families and entire communities. A bachelor’s degree will equip you to advance your practice to the next level.
At Fresno Pacific, you’ll gain knowledge and skill to improve health for all through leadership and service.
You’ll learn about community and public health nursing, nursing research processes and conflict management from faculty with decades of nursing experience. Courses focus on clinical decision-making, critical thinking, holistic care and leadership instruction to prepare you for nursing management.
If you don't currently have your RN or are not actively working toward your RN, please visit our traditional undergraduate BSN program page.
View our State Professional Licensing and Certificate Disclosure
Program Highlights
- Fully online classes. Clinical hours will be onsite at the FPU North Fresno campus, local clinics, school districts and public health departments.
- Engage diverse classmates from a variety of life stages and backgrounds.
- Study under experienced faculty.
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Fresno Pacific University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (http://www.rn.ca.gov).
- Graduates of the program meet California BRN requirements to apply for the Public Health Nurse certification.
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Course Information Coming Soon
We’re excited to share the details of our RN to BSN course curriculum with you! Our team is putting the finishing touches on the offerings, and they’ll be available here in just a few weeks. Check back soon to explore the courses designed to support your goals and open new possibilities for your future in nursing.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, our admissions team is happy to help.
Possibilities Await
With an FPU Education
You already have a lot going on in your life, which is why our degree completion programs are designed to meet you where you are. You'll be surrounded by other students who will support and encourage you, by faculty mentors who are invested in your success, by opportunities to connect what you learn in the classroom to the real world, and by connections to the employers who will help you move forward in your career.
Ready to take the next step?
To be considered for admission to the RN to BSN program, please submit the following:
- Completed Application for Admission. There is no application fee.
- Official college/university transcript(s) from each college or university attended as well as verification of high school graduation.
- Transfer students with an AA/AS degree are not required to submit high school transcripts.
- A final transcript will need to be submitted before you may enroll in classes.
- Transcripts can be sent electronically by your institution to trans.evaluator@fresno.edu or via mail in an envelope sealed by your institution to: Fresno Pacific University
Office of the Registrar
1717 S. Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93702
- An associate’s degree in nursing is required before starting this program with a minimum cumulative university GPA of 2.40 (4.0 scale).
- Submit proof of active nursing license or proof of application for licensure.
Students currently in their last semester of an accredited associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) program are welcome to apply. However, they must meet and submit proof of all required criteria before they can begin in the program including final transcripts showing receipt of their ADN degree and proof of an active nursing license or application for licensure.
View our State Professional Licensing and Certificate Disclosure here
Transfer Agreements
The following guidelines are used when considering transfer credit:
- Courses completed at a regionally or ABHE, ATS, TRACS, or AARTS accredited institution
- Baccalaureate-level courses
- Grade of C- or better
- Courses are not duplicate to credit already received
- All GE and major courses must be taken for a letter grade, not pass/fail
- No lab is required for Area 5 Physical & Biological Sciences
- Some majors have lower division prerequisites. Select an institution below to see the school's general education and lower division major requirements
View full transfer policy Find agreements for your school
*Transfer Agreements are only a tool. Transfer work is not considered official until it has been evaluated by the FPU Registrar’s Office.
Non-traditional Admission
Cost & Financial Aid
The below listed prices reflect the current and upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and do not include any financial aid. Paying for college can be an overwhelming step in your education journey. We can help you find all the possible opportunities to reduce your out of pocket costs.
Tuition & Financial Aid
* This is an estimate. Costs subject to change. Cost of attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected tuition and fees for the coming academic year. Actual tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees and may vary.
Types of aid
Financial aid can refer to scholarships, grants and loans, which are available to you from the government, the university or outside sources. Aid types vary depending on the type of student you are.
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The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship – all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend FPU. I know that school isn’t cheap for anyone, but FPU helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the BSN program are prepared for advanced nursing positions throughout the health care industry, as well as administrator positions in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and retirement centers. They are also qualified to pursue graduate studies in nursing.
Career Possibilities
- Nurse, serving in:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Public Health Agencies
- Mission organizations
- Nurse, providing:
- Direct patient care
- Education
- Administration
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether you're a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more