Gain the career-ready skills you need to succeed in nursing
The Sacramento BSN program empowers you to take a hands-on, career-focused path into nursing, equipping you with the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s healthcare field. In as little as two to three years, you’ll be prepared to pass the NCLEX-RN and step into a rewarding role as a Registered Nurse, ready to serve patients and communities with compassion and skill. A BSN degree opens doors to diverse opportunities in pediatrics, hospice care, research, teaching, healthcare management, and more. Our mission is to help you reach those goals while developing the essential duties that define exceptional nursing.
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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.
At our Sacramento campus, you’ll experience a well-rounded nursing education that blends classroom instruction, simulation labs, and virtual learning to help you balance school with everyday responsibilities. The program requires 120 units of coursework and is designed to prepare you for the NCLEX-RN while giving you the flexibility to grow both personally and professionally. Along the way, you’ll study a wide range of medical topics that not only build a strong foundation but also allow you to explore areas of specialization, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in a variety of healthcare settings.
Core Nursing Subjects
At Unitek College in Sacramento, California, nursing students have access to purpose-built learning environments designed to support success in the BSN program. Together, these campus amenities create a structured and supportive environment where BSN students at Unitek College in Sacramento can build the skills, confidence, and professional readiness required for a successful nursing career.
The Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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.
As Northern California’s capital and a hub for hospitals, medical offices, and surgical centers, Sacramento provides unmatched opportunities for clinical partnerships where students work alongside physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to deliver outstanding patient care. Beyond the classroom and clinics, Sacramento itself is a vibrant city known for its diversity, warm climate, and thriving culture, from farm-to-table dining to the historic Old Sacramento district, theater venues, museums, and film festivals.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Unitek College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)…
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*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.
