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Notice of Public Hearings
Proposed change to CSUB Nursing Admission Criteria
The Department of Nursing at CSU Bakersfield is proposing a change in our admission criteria that will grant LVN applicants advance placement/credit for prior learning for the Traditional BSN program. LVN applicants will complete the Traditional BSN application process but will be allowed to take a credit by challenge examination for NURS 2120, NURS 2121, and NURS 2111. This change will take effect Fall 2027. To comply with California Education Code 89030.5, a series of three public hearings will be held (via Zoom) to solicit public comment. In addition, written comments may be submitted via email to: dwilson4@csub.edu.
The dates for the hearings are:
- March 17, 2026 12:00 pm-12:30 PM https://csub.zoom.us/j/89814322888
- No Public Comments Recieved
- March 20, 2026 3:00 pm-3:30 PM https://csub.zoom.us/j/82405984805
- No Public Comments Recieved
- March 27, 2026 10:00 am-10:30 AM https://csub.zoom.us/j/85246490529
- No Public Comments Recieved
Undergraduate Programs
Mission, Vision and Values
Department of Nursing
Mission Statement
The CSUB Department of Nursing provides high-quality nursing education to undergraduate
and graduate students pursuing careers in professional nursing and advance practice
nursing roles. The faculty provides a collaborative, inclusive, and interactive learning
environment committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and practice.
Faculty are dedicated to empowering students with essential life-long learning skills,
emphasizing evidence-based practices, quality and safe patient care across the lifespan
for a diverse and global society. The Department of Nursing accomplishes the mission
through collaboration with the communities of interest.
Vision Statement
The CSUB Department of Nursing pursues innovative ways to advance nursing practice
and address the growing complexities associated with creating a healthier population
in California’s Central Valley, as well as other communities that our students may
serve after graduation.
Values Statement
The CSUB Department of Nursing’s values align with those of the university to include academic excellence and student success. In addition, the department embraces the following professional values to advance the discipline of nursing:
- Cultivating a caring and healing client-nurse relationship.
- Promoting holistic care for the client and their family.
- Recognizing the impact of social, political and economic factors on health.
- Respecting individual dignity and patient autonomy.
- Implementing evidence-based practices to ensure high-quality care.