Pathways to Nursing

Pathways to nursing start with a High School Diploma

1. Licensed Vocational Nurse, 12-18 months
   1. Transition Program to Registered Nursing ADN 1 year
      1. Transitional Program to Baccalaureate Degree *
         1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
             
2. Registered Nurse, Associate Degree 2 years
   1. Transitional Program to Baccalaureate Degree *
      1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
          
3. Registered Nursing Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) *
   1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
       
4. College Graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Another Field
   1. Registered Nurse Associate Degree 2 years
      1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (FNP) 2 years *
   2. Accelerated Second Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) 18 months *
      1. 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)