The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a rigorous online RN to BSN degree completion program for Registered Nurses (RNs). Applicants should carefully consider if an online Program best meets their learning style. Enrollment is limited based on the number of available seats each semester. Applicants must complete all General Education courses, RN to BSN Program Specific courses, and the foreign language competency before applying.
The Program provides a career ladder from the AS degree to the BS degree for RNs who have earned a diploma or Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Coursework will continue to build upon the registered nursing curriculum foundation. The Program offers a diverse population of students with innovative educational experiences and opportunities to meet the health care needs of the community they serve. Through the educational process, the student will be able to internalize the values, traditions, and obligations of the professional nurse and gain a greater professional perspective and increased critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The BSN Program prepares RNs for career promotions and advancement in nursing to include positions in academia, community health, management, and leadership. It also provides a foundation for advancement to graduate level education programs. Current occupational employment and wage data for Registered Nurses is published by the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm
Accreditation:
The Florida SouthWestern State College BSN Program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Telephone: 404-975-5000
http://acenursing.org/
Program Highlights:
The RN to BSN Program includes courses in professional issues, informatics, research, advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, multicultural nursing, leadership, community health, and a portfolio capstone. Courses are taken online to accommodate various schedules.
Admission Requirements:
- Registered Nurse License - Must have a valid, active, unrestricted, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license, permitted to work in the United States. Note: the license must remain current throughout enrollment in the RN to BSN program
- Thirty-six (36) college credits of General Education coursework corresponding with the General Education Program Guide and RN to BSN Program Specific Prerequisite Courses-All Coursework above will be evaluated by the College to determine transfer of credits or applicability to the program: https://www.fsw.edu/registrar/registration/4
- Apply online as a bachelor’s degree seeking student. Note that a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college level coursework is required for admission:https://www.fsw.edu/admissions/bachelor
Academic Standards:
The academic standards in the RN to BSN Nursing program are very rigorous and require full commitment.
- Complete 120 credit hours as outlined in the RN to BSN Program of Study.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in each required General Education course, RN to BSN Upper Division courses, Program Specific courses, and electives.
- A student who attempts and/or fails a nursing course will be permitted to re-take that nursing course only once on a space-available basis.
- An ‘attempt’ is defined as a course registration in effect at the end of the add/drop period
- Attempting with failure or withdrawal in any second nursing course may result in dismissal from the Program.
Program of Study
The RN to BSN program of study includes: