Bakersfield College

Registered Nursing (Traditional)

Associate of Science (AS)

Bakersfield, CA

2Years

$5,223cost

60Units/Credits

Program Details & Enrollment Information

Learn everything you need to know about the program and how to take the first step toward enrollment.

Program Overview

Associate of Science in Registered Nursing (2-Year Program)

The study of nursing is the application of knowledge from the arts and sciences. The purpose of the Bakersfield College (BC) Registered Nursing (RNP) Program is to provide the foundation for students to become competent Registered Nurses (RNs). The RNP Faculty respects the individuality of students and recognizes that each student has different educational, experiential, cultural, spiritual, economic and social backgrounds and a unique support system. The goal of the Program is to provide a positive, innovative learning model which fosters the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills so that the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings.

Program Objectives

Our program is built around the following key objectives:

To instill a thorough understanding of nursing theories and concepts.
To provide hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
To promote effective communication skills for interactions with patients and healthcare teams.
To foster critical thinking and decision-making skills in healthcare situations.
To encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Program Curriculum

Your journey through the two-year Associate of Science in Registered Nursing program will include the following courses:

Introduction to Nursing Practice
Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology for Nurses
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Maternal-Newborn Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Nursing Leadership and Management

We look forward to guiding you on this exciting journey towards a rewarding career in nursing. Join us in this program to take your first step toward making a significant impact in the healthcare world.

Skills you will gain

Critical Thinking
Health Assessment
Medical Terminology
Nursing
Pharmacology
Patient Care
Communication Skills
Clinical Skills
Emergency Care
Healthcare

Degree Requirements:

All conditionally accepted students and alternates will be required to take the ATI TEAS exam, a state approved nursing assessment test. The ATI TEAS is not a pre-requisite to the Bakersfield College RNP program, however it is a requirement to secure an offered seat in the program. Students need to study and test using the ATI TEAS, 7th edition, as earlier editions are no longer accepted. Bakersfield College students can look into a free study guide made available through PLATO Courseware Resource which is accessible through the Student Success Lab-CSS 143. Students must rank at or above 62% on their first attempt on the ATI TEAS exam to be eligible for admission into the program. Students not meeting the criteria will be offered a remediation program. If students have already taken and passed the current version of the exam, they are not required to retake the exam if passed.

Please refer to the school’s official website for the complete Program Course List.