Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards a bachelor's in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN, with credit for the LPN/LVN license.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.
Getting in What California State University-East Bay asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 3.0
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at California State University-East Bay. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 Accelerated College Writing (ENGL 102), CSU GE A2 / Cal-GETC 1A C or better Chemistry for Health Sciences with lab (CHEM 161 or 165) C or better · with lab · within 7 years · one of: chem Elements of Statistics and Probability (STAT 100, 100E, 110 or 125) C or better General Chemistry 1 (CHEM 111 + 111L) C or better · with lab · within 7 years · one of: chem Human Anatomy/Physiology I with lab (BIOL 270) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Human Anatomy/Physiology II with lab (BIOL 271) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Introduction to Clinical Microbiology with lab (BIOL 230) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication (COMM 100 or 104 or MLL 111) C or better Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 230 or 331) C or better · within 7 years · one of: chem Workshop in Critical Thinking (PHIL 100), CSU GE A3 / Cal-GETC 1B C or better General Psychology (PSYC 100) Highly recommended Intro Anthropology (ANTH 100 or 130) or Intro Sociology (SOC 100) Highly recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS Score 70 ATI TEAS overall (Adjusted Total Individual Score) % Certifications 1 LVN license (proof uploaded to NursingCAS) Application basics 2 Personal statement Second language proficiency Recommended Experience 1 Health and Community Related Experience (min 75 hours within 3 years) Recommended Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
