Continue Your Nursing Path at College of Saint Mary
If you’ve already started your nursing journey, College of Saint Mary can help you take the next step. Whether you’re transferring from a community college, planning to complete prerequisites, or advancing from an LPN to a BSN, our nursing programs are designed to build on the work you’ve already completed.
CSM helps students move forward toward a career in nursing with confidence.
Nursing Pathways
LPN-to-BSN
Licensed Practical Nurses can advance their training and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Practical Nursing
Begin your nursing career quickly and continue advancing through additional nursing pathways.
Nursing Transfer Requirements
Transfer students interested in nursing must complete certain prerequisite courses before beginning the program.
Progression requirements to begin the 3-year BSN pathway include:
- English Composition I
- Intermediate Algebra or Applied Statistics
- Two (2) program-required sciences
- Cumulative GPA must be a 2.75 or higher
Progression requirements to begin the LPN-to-BSN pathway include:
- English Composition I
- Intermediate Algebra or Statistics
- Chemistry
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II
- General Psychology
- Cumulative GPA must be a 2.75 or higher
Prerequisite course requirements for the Practical Nursing Certificate include:
- English Composition I
- Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Transfer Guides
These guides show how courses from partner and regional colleges align with CSM nursing prerequisites, helping you choose the right classes and stay on track toward your BSN.
Contact Admissions
Questions? Our Admissions team has you covered. Give us a call or send a quick email — we’re happy to help and make sure you feel ready for what’s next.