REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (RN-BSN)
REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (RN-BSN)
This program is designed for registered nurses and provides them with an avenue for professional advancement. It equips nurses with advanced skills and knowledge, enhancing their expertise in the field. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), clinicians holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree are well-prepared to meet the demands placed on today’s nurses. BSN nurses are valued for their proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion, as well as their capacity to practice across diverse inpatient and outpatient environments. South Florida Nursing College’s online 14-month asynchronous program equips Associate-prepared nurses with the flexibility, convenience, and knowledge needed to transition effectively within the dynamic healthcare landscape, as highlighted by the AACN.
RN-BSN CORE CURRICULUM
RN-BSN CORE CURRICULUM | ||||
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours | Clock Hours (If Applicable) | Services (If Applicable) |
NUR 3000 | Health Assessment | 3 |
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NUR 3010 | HealthCare Information and Technology | 3 |
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NUR 3020 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses | 4 |
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NUR 3030 | BSN Care for Adult, Child, and Psychiatry Exam | 3 |
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NUR 4000 | Epidemiology: Public Health | 3 |
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NUR 4010 | Evidence-Based Research and Practice | 4 |
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NUR 4020 | Healthcare Policy and Political Process | 4 |
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NUR 4030 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
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NUR 4040 | Leadership for Service Excellence | 3 |
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NUR 4050 | Theory Capstone: Leadership and Management | 8 |
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| TOTAL | 38 |
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TEXTBOOKS/LEARNING RESOURCES: (Include Publishers and Publication Dates)
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Cultural Diversity Required: No required textbooks/resources. Recommended: Harvey, C., & Allard, M. J. (2015). |
Understanding and managing diversity: Reading, cases, and exercises (6th ed.). Pearson. 9780133548198 |
Cockerell, L. (2008). Creating magic: 10 common sense strategies from a life at Disney. Doubleday. 9780385523868 |
Blais, K. K., & Hayes, J. S., (2016). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (7th ed.). Pearson. 9780133801316 |
Hebda, T. L., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (6th ed.). Pearson. 9780134711010 |
Hebda, T. L., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (6th ed.). Pearson. 9780134711010 |
Banasik, J. L. (2022). Pathophysiology (7th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323761550 |
Newton, S., Hickey, M., Brant, J. M. (2017). Mosby’s oncology nursing advisor: A comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.). Elsevier. 9780323375634 |
Knickman, J. R., & Kovner, A. R. (2019). Jonas and Kovner’s health care delivery in the United States (12th ed.). Springer. 9780826172723 |
Melnyk., B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 9781496384539 |
Huber, D. L. & Joseph, M L. (2022). Leadership and nursing care management (7th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323697118 |
Melnyk., B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.) |
Blais, K. K., & Hayes, J. S., (2016). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (7th ed.). Pearson. 9780133801316 |
Weberg, D., & Mangold, K., (2023). Leadership in nursing practice: The intersection of innovation and teamwork in healthcare systems (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. 9781284248890 |
Dimmock, M., & Fisher, A. (2017). Ethics for A-level. https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/ethics-for-a[1]level |
Thomas L. Christenbery, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing. Springer Publishing. eBook ISBN: 9780826127594 |
Huber, Diane L. (2014). Leadership & Nursing Care Management. (5 ed.) Elsevier, ISBN: 978-1455740710 – Latest Edition |
G. Guido. (2013). Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing. (6 ed.) Lebanon, In: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0133355871 – Latest Edition |
Subscription for each student to the Library Internet Resource Network (LIRN). |
Admission Requirements
The college will consider each applicant individually in relationship to the entire applicant pool, and select the best candidates for admission. The College reserves the right to limit the number of students admitted based on faculty and clinical resources. The College’s programs are taught in English.
REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN): SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN) PROGRAM
- An Associate in Science of Nursing Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of all General Education courses.
- Active, unrestricted U.S. RN license.
- Submission of official transcripts.
- A personal statement detailing career goals.
- A current resume with at least one month of professional nursing experience.
- An interview with the Admissions Team.
- Mandatory completion of new student orientation.
CREDIT TRANSFER AND DEGREE COMPLETION
- 72 credits are awarded for an Associate Degree in Nursing.
- An additional 10 credits are awarded for holding an RN license.
- Transfer credits may be accepted up to 82 credits, subject to evaluation.
- 38 credits from BSN Nursing Core courses are required for program
completion.
- A total of 120 credits are needed to earn the BSN degree.
ACADEMIC CALENDER
SPRING 2024
April 15–26 | Registration period for new and returning students |
April 22–25 | Spring break |
April 26 | Final day to register without incurring a $50 late fee |
April 26 | Semester tuition and fees due date |
April 29 | Semester start date |
April 26 | New student orientation |
May 12 | Final drop date |
May 27 (Memorial Day) | Observed holidays (College closed) |
July 4 (Independence Day) | Observed holidays (College closed) |
August 12 -16 | Final week of the semester |
August 15 | Date for grade submission |
August 16 | Semester end date |
SUMMER 2024
August 12–23 | Registration period for new and returning students |
August 19– 23 | Summer Break |
August 23 | Final day to register without incurring a $50 late fee |
August 23 | Semester tuition and fees due date |
August 23 | New student orientation |
August 26 | Semester start date |
September 9 | Final drop date |
October 14– 18 | Final week of the semester |
October 17 | Date for grade submission |
October 18 | Semester end date |
FALL 2024
October 14–25 | Registration period for new and returning students |
October 21–25 | Fall Break |
October 25 | Final day to register without incurring a $50 late fee |
October 25 | Semester tuition and fees due date |
October 25 | New student orientation |
October 28 | Semester start date |
November 8 | Final drop date |
November 11 (Veteran’s Day) | Observed holiday (College closed) |
November 28–29 (Thanksgiving) | Observed holidays (College closed) |
December 16– 20 | Final week of the semester |
December 19 | Date for grade submission |
December 20 | Semester end date |
