Nursing, BSN

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 RN to BSN Program provides a career ladder from the AS Nursing degree to the BS Nursing degree for RNs who have earned a diploma or certificate in a nursing program that allows graduates to qualify for a RN license. 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 RN to BSN Program prepares graduates 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 RN to BSN Program is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

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

1. Registered Nurse License - Must have a valid, active, unrestricted, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license, permitted to work in the Florida. Note: the license must remain current throughout enrollment in the RN to BSN Program
2. 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/transfercredit
3. Apply online as a bachelor’s degree seeking student and pay the $25.00 application evaluation fee. Students who are new students at FSW will need to also pay a $30.00 FSW application fee.. Note that a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all college level coursework is required for admission: The application is located at the following link: 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.

1. Complete 120 credit hours as outlined in the RN to BSN Program of Study.
2. Earn a grade of “C” or better in each required General Education course, RN to BSN Upper Division courses, Program Specific courses, and electives.
3. 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.
4. An ‘attempt’ is defined as a course registration in effect at the end of the add/drop period
5. Attempting with failure or withdrawal in any second nursing course may result in dismissal from the Program.
6. A Student who is removed from the Program, due to failures or withdraws must petition to the Program Director and Faculty before being re-admitted.