Southern California's major health systems increasingly prefer — and often require — bachelor's-prepared nurses. Magnet-designated hospitals and academic medical centers across the region weight BSN credentials heavily in hiring and advancement.
The Pasadena area concentrates that trend: Huntington Health, now part of Cedars-Sinai Health System, and City of Hope's NCI-designated cancer center in Duarte both represent the caliber of employer where a BSN moves careers forward.
For working RNs in the San Gabriel Valley, a local, flexible BSN completion program means advancing without stepping away from work.
Imagine America has partnered with Integrity College of Health in Pasadena, CA, whose RN to BSN program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). The nurse-founded, ABHES-accredited college designed the program for working registered nurses.
About Imagine America Foundation (IAF)
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF) is a nonprofit organization supporting students pursuing career-oriented education at recognized trade schools and career colleges across the U.S. Since 1982, the Foundation has helped students navigate the financial aspects of technical and vocational training.
IAF provides scholarship programs including the Imagine America High School Scholarship for graduating seniors, the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) for adult learners, and the Military Award Program (MAP) for veterans. The Foundation also offers financial literacy guidance, career exploration tools, and resources for choosing the right program.
Over $10 million in tuition assistance is provided annually to students attending career and technical colleges nationwide.
Start Your RN to BSN Career with Integrity College of Health
Integrity's RN to BSN is a 46-week, 120-semester-credit completion program for licensed RNs with an associate degree. Offered in blended or fully online formats, it builds the leadership, community health, and evidence-based practice skills that BSN-preferred employers expect.
- 46 weeks to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- NLN CNEA initial accreditation — nursing's programmatic accreditor
- Blended or fully online tracks built for working RNs
- Requires a current unrestricted RN license and associate degree
What You'll Study
The curriculum advances practicing nurses through evidence-based practice, nursing leadership and management, community and public health nursing, health assessment, and nursing research — the competencies that distinguish BSN-prepared nurses in hiring and promotion.
Built for Working Nurses
With online and blended delivery and a 46-week timeline, the program is structured so full-time RNs can complete their bachelor's degree without leaving their jobs — 1,035 instructional hours arranged around working schedules.
Why the BSN Matters
Many Southern California health systems prefer or require BSN-prepared nurses for hiring, and the degree is the gateway to charge nurse, management, case management, and public health roles — as well as future graduate study.
Career Outlook
The Los Angeles Basin projects tens of thousands of RN openings in the coming decade at some of the nation's highest nursing wages, and BSN-prepared nurses compete strongest for the region's Magnet hospitals and specialty roles.
Training Services
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing Leadership & Management
- Community & Public Health Nursing
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Policy & Ethics
- Online or Blended Delivery
- 120 Semester Credits Total
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Advance Your Nursing Career TodayFrequently Asked Questions
How long does the RN to BSN take at Integrity College?
The program is 46 weeks — designed so working RNs can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing in under a year.
What are the admission requirements?
Applicants need a current, unrestricted RN license and an associate degree. The program builds on your existing licensure — it is a post-licensure completion program, not pre-licensure training.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The RN to BSN holds initial accreditation from the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), and Integrity College of Health is institutionally accredited by ABHES.
Can I complete the program fully online?
Yes. The program is offered in blended and fully online tracks, so you can choose the format that fits your work schedule.
