California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, is a public four-year university and home to the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing. The school offers nursing pathways from a pre-licensure BSN to RN-to-BSN and advanced graduate study, with learning formats that include campus-based instruction, clinical practice, simulation, and some online or hybrid coursework depending on the track.

Students build skills in patient assessment, evidence-based care, clinical judgment, communication, leadership, health promotion, and community and population health. The traditional BSN is typically completed in five upper-division semesters after prerequisite courses and leads to a bachelor’s degree of about 120 total units. Clinical training takes place in supervised hospital and community settings across the Los Angeles area, while graduate options add advanced practicum hours and specialty study.

The program prepares pre-licensure students for the NCLEX-RN and offers a strong public-university route for students seeking lower tuition than many nearby private schools. With approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing and CCNE accreditation, Cal State LA stands out as a practical choice for students who want university-based nursing education in the heart of Los Angeles.