BS in Nursing
Earn your BSN from California’s first nursing program at Mount Saint Mary’s University
Choosing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles means joining a legacy of nursing excellence that dates back to California’s first BSN program, established right here at the Mount. Through our program, you’ll gain a strong foundation in both theory and practice, preparing you to serve communities, promote health, and provide compassionate care. From your second year, you’ll start hands-on clinical rotations, working in some of the world’s leading hospital environments around Los Angeles.
The Mount’s small class sizes ensure personalized attention and the chance to build meaningful connections with faculty and peers. Whether you're a transfer student or starting as a pre-nursing major, you’ll have a clear pathway to enter this respected and impactful field. At Mount Saint Mary’s, we’re not just training nurses; we’re shaping future healthcare leaders committed to making a difference.
Ready to make a difference in people’s lives? Learn more about our BSN admission process.
Nursing is a fulfilling job.
I have this passion to care for people. I’ve seen how nursing has helped my family. I’m the eldest and I’ve used my nursing knowledge to care for members of my extended family. Jasmine Gonzales '24 BSN program graduateCareer opportunities and program outcomes for BSN graduates
Graduates of Mount Saint Mary’s University’s BSN program are well-prepared to thrive in diverse and rewarding nursing careers. With a comprehensive education that combines traditional classroom curricula with clinical rotation experience, our graduates enter the workforce confident and capable, ready to make an impact in hospitals, clinics, community health centers and other healthcare settings. Many of our alumni have gone on to pursue specialized roles in pediatric, surgical, mental health and community health nursing, while others have taken on leadership and administrative positions. Many also pursue advanced degrees and certifications, leveraging their BSN for further nursing specialization.
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Transform your nursing skills with comprehensive training
Clinical rotationsAt the Mount, clinical rotations start as early as your second year, diving into adult medical and surgical nursing. By your third year, you’ll be exploring pediatric care, mental health, maternal-newborn support and advanced medical-surgical nursing. In your final year, you’ll focus on community health, leadership, gerontology and professional nursing practice, ensuring you graduate fully prepared for the diverse demands of the field.
With class sizes capped at just 12 students, your clinical rotation will occur twice a week, for six to 12 hours each day.
Courses that shape confident, skilled nursing professionals
Our exceptional curriculum is rooted in the renowned Roy Adaptation Model, which was developed right here at Mount Saint Mary’s University. The model champions a holistic approach to care, encouraging students to view patients for who they are beyond their medical needs and assessing their biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions as well. Only then can nurses deliver truly comprehensive and personalized care.
The BSN curriculum offers an exceptional blend of theory and experiential learning, ensuring students gain both a deep understanding of nursing principles and practical skills. From the classroom to real-world healthcare settings, you’ll develop the expertise needed to thrive in diverse medical environments. Though our BSN program is housed at Chalon, students can take classes at our Doheny campus if they so desire.
BSN course highlights
Explore the vital role nutrition plays across all stages of life. You鈥檒l focus your theoretical learning on health promotion, disease management and the connections between food, health and the environment.
Dive into the world of adult medical surgical nursing, where you鈥檒l learn to care for people facing common health challenges. Using the Roy Adaptation Model in this theory and clinical course, you'll develop collaborative care plans that promote holistic healing and address alterations in the body鈥檚 structure, function and regulatory mechanisms.
Discover the vital role of nursing in palliative care as you help patients and their families navigate the health-illness continuum. This theory course emphasizes advocating for quality of life and leading interdisciplinary care plans, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in various healthcare settings.
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- Accredited and respected: our program is CCNE accredited, ensuring a high-quality education
- Hands-on clinical training: extensive clinical placements in diverse LA healthcare settings
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- State-of-the-art facilities: train in cutting-edge simulation labs
- Career advancement: strong career services with job placement assistance
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- Personalized support: dedicated faculty mentorship
- Commitment to inclusive excellence: emphasis on patient-centered care
Accreditations
BRN accreditation
Upon completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and are qualified to apply for the Public Health nursing certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The percentage of Mount Saint Mary’s students who passed the exam the first time they took it can be found on .
CCNE accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Mount Saint Mary’s University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791. This ensures our program meets rigorous academic and professional standards, providing our graduates with enhanced job prospects and preparing them for advanced studies in nursing.
The bachelor’s degree in nursing meets the standards for and has been approved by the , leading to a California Registered Nurse (RN) license. Students who wish to practice in a state other than California may or may not have additional requirements to complete prior to applying for the RN license. Contact tbsnprogram@msmu.edu to discuss additional requirements that may be needed to obtain an RN license in a state outside of California.