Pathways to Nursing

Pathways to Nursing start with a High School Diploma

1. Licensed Vocational Nurse, 12-18 months

   • Transition Program to Registered Nursing ADN 1 year
     • Transitional Program to Baccalaureate Degree *
       • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
          

2. Registered Nurse, Associate Degree 2 years

   • Transitional Program to Baccalaureate Degree *
     • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
        

3. Registered Nursing Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) *

   • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
   • Registered Nursing Baccalaureate Degree
      

4. College Graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Another Field

   • Registered Nurse Associate Degree 2 years
     • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
   • Accelerated Second Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) 18 months *
     • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *

* Offered at Stan State

Stanislaus State offers BSN and FNP degrees through these programs

• Pre-licensure
• RN-BSN (Online)
• ASBSN
• MSN with FNP

Stanislaus State offers a post Master’s PMHNP certificate through this program

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)