Graduation Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1. In addition to the requirements for the nursing major, all students in the college follow the “pattern of degree requirements” in the AUHS Catalog. The minimum requirement for graduation is 189 quarter credit units of prescribed Bachelor’s degree courses.
2. Completion of course requirements within 4 ½ years of entrance to the program.
3. Students must complete all coursework, examinations and clinical experiences with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or a letter grade of C or higher and a nursing grade point average of 2.5 or a letter grade of C+.
4. Develop a poster on a research question on health care and present at a Poster Session.
5. Complete at least 100 clock hours of community service in university sponsored community driven initiatives.
6. Pass the ATI Comprehensive Test with a minimum raw score of 75.3% or higher. (note: The raw score value may be changed if the ATI score equivalent to NCLEX passing rates or the score requirement for passing the NCLEX exam is changed.)
7. Each BSN nursing student is required to maintain a portfolio showcasing their work, education, and learning experiences while attending the AUHS Nursing Program. This Portfolio will reflect the AACN CCNE Baccalaureate Essentials as well as selected additional content. Refer to Portfolio Content Guidelines. Successful completion of the Student Portfolio is contingent upon the maintenance of the Portfolio throughout the nursing program, and will be used as a basis for evaluation and to provide evidence of growth. A satisfactory completed portfolio is a requirement for graduation from the program.
8. To be recommended to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to take the licensure exam as a Registered Nurse, students must successfully complete the RN Prelicensure Certification Requirements. The results of this RN Licensure Certification Requirements will not impact the conferring of the bachelor’s degree.
9. Students are eligible for graduation upon completion of all the University and School of Nursing program requirements.
10. All financial obligations to the university are paid in full. Requirement for Licensing in the Program Career Field

There are numerous eligibility requirements for licensure depending on the student’s field of study. Regulations vary from state to state, and students are encouraged to carefully read the requirements and conduct further research. Nursing career field: https://www.rn.ca.gov/