RN-BSN Program
Advance your education without putting your career on hold through CBC’s RN-BSN program! We know nurses lead busy lives, which is why we have created a program that allows you to balance work, school and everyday life.
To be considered for the RN-BSN program, the applicant must have completed 40 general education credits in an Associate Degree in Nursing program, including:
- MATH& 146 Intro to Statistics (or equivalent), and
- CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry with Lab (or equivalent), and
- ENGL& 101 English Composition (or equivalent), or
- ENGL& 102 Composition (or equivalent), or
- ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (or equivalent), and
- NUTR& 101 Nutrition (or equivalent) Note: this course may be taken concurrently during the RN-BSN program. Students accepted into the RN-BSN program are encouraged to complete NUTR&101 prior to starting the program
Please note: Transcripts will be reviewed by the CBC Transcript Evaluator to ensure course equivalency. Prerequisite courses do not have an expiration date; however, prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting nursing courses in the RN-BSN program.
To be considered for the current year, all entrance requirements must be complete. Students applying to the RN-BSN program must:
- Have a current unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse License. Nurses holding an RN license from another state will need to obtain a Washington RN license by August 31of the application year.
Pay for College
- Must graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing by January 1 for spring quarter start and by June 30th for a fall quarter start.
- Must have earned a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. in all prerequisite and nursing courses.
- Must obtain a Washington State Registered Nurse License by April 1 for a spring quarter start and August 31 for a fall quarter start.
- Hold an Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. in all prerequisite and nursing courses.
Submit a current resume that outlines the following:
- Short-and long-term professional goals
- Formal education (college/university)
- Current (within last year) continuing education (if applicable)
- Nursing experience
- Other job experience
- Community service or volunteer experience
Submit a three-minute video essay describing a personal philosophy of nursing. The
presentation will be scored by RN-BSN faculty using the criteria listed in the Admission
Index Score under Video Essay. Video essays must be submitted via YouTube. Preference
will be given to RN's with work experience.
Once accepted into the RN-BSN program, students will need to submit the following:
- Required immunization records
- Current American Heart Association BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider CPR card
- Satisfactory criminal history background check using a college approved vendor
Criminal history background information is required of all Nursing students. Information obtained will be considered in determining student eligibility to complete clinical coursework. Inability to participate in practicum experiences due to the information obtained from the background check may result in the student’s inability to satisfactorily complete program degree requirements. Any infraction while enrolled in the Nursing program should be self-reported to the coordinator/director. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Director of Nursing at 509-544-8318.
Program Approval and Accreditation
CBC Nursing programs are approved by the:
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Washington State Department of Health, Nursing Commission
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501
360-236-4700
The RN-BSN program is accredited by:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-887-6791
Call for Public Comment on BSN Program
The nursing department at Columbia Basin College will be hosting an onsite accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) March 13-15, 2023. The purpose of this visit is to seek continuing nursing accreditation of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. In accordance with CCNE’s procedures, the Commission provides the opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, third-party comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation. Written third-party comments regarding the CBC BSN program must be received by CCNE no later than February 20, 2023. Only signed comments are accepted by CCNE. All third-party comments submitted to CCNE must be written in English, consistent with CCNE's policy on Conduct of Business in English.
CCNE shares third-party comments with members of the evaluation team prior to the
visit, but at no time during the review process are these comments shared with the
program. During its review of the program, the evaluation team considers third-party
comments that relate to the accreditation standards.
If you have comments regarding the BSN program at Columbia Basin College, please submit
to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.
Or, if you prefer, mail comments to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001