Health Science Career Resources
Academic preparation for NURSING
At this time, the University of California, Santa Cruz does not offer a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) nor a MSN (Masters of Science in Nursing). If you are a UCSC 1st or 2nd year student, you have the option of transferring to a college or university which has a School of Nursing. Please check with the Admissions Department of the schools of your choice.
If you are a college graduate or attending UC you are eligible for the Direct Entry Nursing Masters Program. These programs are specifically set up for students who do not have a BSN. These are 3 year programs: 1 year to catch up with the BSN Degree and 2 additional years for the MSN. For current information please access the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. This Web site provides the most current listing of participating programs.
Similar to the MSN, there are also programs offering the BSN for students without having any nursing background. These are 1to 2 year programs and are similar to the Direct Entry Nursing Master's Program, but without having to commit to the Masters Degree.
For further information please contact the American Association of Colleges of Nursing:
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/
Be sure to click on Accelerated Programs for non nurses.
For specific requirements, it is necessary to check each school (catalog or web site). Requirements can and do vary from school to school.
REMEMBER: YOU WILL BE APPLYING TO PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE MATRICULATION. PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Below is a listing of suggested course work. Remember prerequisites vary from school to school.
Human Physiology
Human Anatomy
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Microbiology
Human Development (Life Span)
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Nutrition
Public Speaking
Epidemiology
Psychology
Statistics
Cultural Anthropology
Sociology
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
