Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree
Continue your growth and development in your nursing career by pursuing your BSN degree at Chemeketa.
The Bachelor of Science: Nursing Community College Collaborative (BSNCCC) is a unique pathway that allows students to complete their BSN degree through a community college consortium partnership. The colleges within this consortium are:
- Chemeketa Community Colllege
- Linn-Benton Community College
- Oregon Coast Community College
- Central Oregon Community College
- Treasure Valley Community College
- Klamath Community College
This program increases access to the BSN for rural and place-bound students by blending online coursework with local academic support.
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the BSNCCC, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing by
Fall 2026. - Hold an unencumbered RN license by the end of the first BSNCCC term (Fall 2026).
- Completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing by
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Selection Process
Admission into the BSNCCC is lottery-based, with priority given to in-district residents.
Step 1: Lottery Grouping
- In-District Applicants (Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties) are placed in the first lottery group and
receive priority consideration. - Out-of-District Applicants are placed in a secondary lottery pool and will only be considered if seats
remain unfilled by in-district applicants.
Step 2: Seat Offers
- Seven (7) seats will be offered from each college in the consortium for a cohort of 42
- If fewer than seven in-district applicants apply or accept, remaining seats will be filled from the
out-of-district pool using the same lottery process.
- In-District Applicants (Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties) are placed in the first lottery group and
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Course Schedule
The following is the course schedule for Fall 2026:
Fall 2026 (Year 1)
- NUR310 Transitions to Professional Nursing (6 credits) - Taught by Chemeketa
- NUR312 Concepts of Nursing Theory (6 credits) - Taught by Treasure Valley
Winter 2027
- NUR316 Global Health Promotion & Community Health (6 credits) - Taught by Central Oregon
- NUR410 Informatics in Healthcare (6 credits) - Taught by Treasure Valley
Spring 2027
- NUR314 Evidence-Based Practice (6 credits) - Taught by Oregon Coast
- Prerequisite: STATS243 Statistics I
- NUR412 Issues & Trends in Professional Nursing (6 credits) - Taught by Central Oregon
Summer 2027
- NUR416 Nursing Leadership (6 credits) - Taught by Chemeketa
- NUR414 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, & Advanced Physical Assessments (6 credits) - Taught by Oregon Coast
- Prerequisite: BI234 Microbiology
Fall 2027 (Year 2)
- NUR418 Capstone - Didactic (6 credits) - Taught by Linn-Benton & Klamath
- NUR420 Capstone - Administration & Management , Pallative Care, or Underserved & Vulnerable Populations (6 credits) - Taught by all schools with their enrolled students
To assist with tracking your progress, you can utilize the RN-BSN Advising Guide