Build the skills and confidence to launch your nursing career.
In the three-year Bakersfield BSN program, you will engage with a career-driven curriculum that blends theory, lab simulation, and real clinical experiences. Students complete core nursing subjects, simulation-based practice, and hands-on clinical rotations. Areas of focus include adult health, maternal/newborn nursing, pediatrics, pharmacology, mental health, and leadership in nursing practice. You’ll complete clinical and simulation experiences at nearby healthcare facilities while being guided by experienced nursing faculty, enabling you to develop competence and confidence in real-world caregiving settings. The curriculum focus areas include:
The steps below outline the high-level steps most students complete when applying to the BSN program.
(virtual or in-person)
Begin the enrollment process.
Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED.
Submit any previous college transcripts for free evaluation.
Score a minimum of at least 19 on the “Scholastic Level Exam – Q” (SLE-Q) and 58.7% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
Complete FAFSA and Financial Aid appointment.
Complete an interview with a program director.
Begin your scheduled classes.
For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
Your training at the Bakersfield campus is geared toward real-world readiness. You will learn in fully equipped labs, participate in simulation scenarios that mirror actual hospital settings, and engage with clinical placements in local healthcare facilities. Small class sizes and dedicated faculty coaching ensure you’re supported throughout. Many of our courses include topics that are designed for aspiring nurses who wish to specialize later in their careers.
Core Nursing Subjects
At Unitek College in Bakersfield, California, nursing students have access to purpose-built learning environments designed to support success in the BSN program. With more than 10,000 square feet, students benefit from small class sizes, modern facilities, and programs designed to prepare them for success in healthcare. Together, these campus amenities create a structured and supportive environment where BSN students at Unitek College in Bakersfield can build the skills, confidence, and professional readiness required for a successful nursing career.
The Bakersfield campus features dedicated nursing SIM and skills labs designed to replicate real healthcare environments. Students practice core nursing procedures in structured, hands-on settings using industry-standard equipment and patient-care stations that mirror hospital layouts. Labs are equipped with adult and pediatric mannequins, IV poles, enteral feeding pumps, blood pressure cuffs, scales, medication carts, and other essential clinical tools. These environments allow students to develop technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and clinical confidence before entering supervised clinical rotations.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is integrated into the BSN program as an immersive learning tool. VR simulations allow students to engage in realistic patient-care scenarios, practice assessments, administer medications, and strengthen communication skills in a safe, controlled environment. This technology enhances clinical readiness by exposing students to situations that may not arise during scheduled clinical rotations.
Beyond clinical training areas, the Bakersfield campus provides supportive academic spaces, including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and a student lounge. These areas are designed to promote focused learning, peer engagement, and academic support throughout the nursing program.
The Bakersfield campus is located near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. The campus is easy to reach via the Golden State Highway and Stockdale Highway, with ample parking available on-site. Students benefit from modern classrooms, dedicated simulation labs, computer labs, and comfortable study areas. Beyond campus life, Bakersfield offers a variety of ways to unwind, from scenic parks and hiking trails to local restaurants and cafes. Popular destinations include Hart Memorial Park and the Panorama Bluffs. At Unitek, we recognize that success requires both focus and balance, which is why we encourage students to study hard while also making time to recharge.
The BSN Program at Unitek College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)…
Ready to make your move? Complete the form at the link below, and one of our Admissions Representatives will answer your questions and walk you through the next steps.
*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
