RN to BSN Programs Jacksonville, FL

In the increasingly complex healthcare area, a bachelor of science in nursing is a must-have for registered nurses. Almost 63% of the nursing workforce hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. That number is expected to rise as nursing organizations and employers are making the push for the degree. A BSN degree will place you on the path to leadership roles and advanced education to the MSN or DNP nursing degree. As a graduate, you will also be prepared to provide leadership in the delivery of safe, high-quality care, promote wellness, using illness prevention strategies in practice, analyze processes to develop and change health care policies, and use information management, evidence, and technology to improve patient outcomes. RN-to-BSN programs are delivered in a convenient online format to meet your scheduling needs as a working registered nurse, enabling you to bridge to the BSN degree in approximately 12 months.

Jacksonville University – Keigwin School of Nursing

The flexible RN to BSN program is Jacksonville University is designed to help registered nurses earn a BSN on their own terms. The program is led by expert nursing faculty who are committed to students’ success in the field. Students who hold an associate degree in nursing and a registered nursing license will earn up to 60 credits towards the BSN. JU offers small class sizes, 100% online program delivery, courses offered in 7-week flexible course formats, part-time schedules if needed, and personalized support. Nursing students will be immersed in experiential learning using virtual reality labs, telepresence robots, simulation scenarios, and research to gain first-hand knowledge of patient care.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 120
Duration: 9 months
Method of instruction: Online

Course titles:

General education courses – Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology for Health Professionals, General Chemistry, Personal Productivity Using Technology, Economics Core Requirement, Introductory Writing, English Literature, Humanities Course, Elementary Statistics, Philosophy, Human Growth and Development, Fine Arts, International Studies, Elective

Core courses – Professional Nursing, Information Management in Healthcare, Evidence-Based Nursing, A Conceptual Approach to Assessment and Pathophysiology for Practicing Nurse Part I, A Conceptual Approach to Assessment Pathophysiology for Practicing Nurse Part II, Nursing Leadership and Health Care Policy, Community-Focused Professional Nursing, Advanced Acute Care Concepts, Application of Professional Nursing Concepts

Admission criteria:

• Must a completed application for admission to JU
• Must have an active US Nursing license
• Submit all official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges and universities
• Submit any transcripts that reflect the applicant’s nursing coursework and nursing degrees regardless of regional accreditation
• Submit a statement of intent and letters of recommendation if GPA is below 2.5
• Must have an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited collegiate institution, or a diploma in nursing from an accredited institution
• Must complete all general education prerequisites before commencing any professional nursing courses

Program Cost:

The program cost starts at $9,450 depending on the number of credits that needs to be completed.

• Website: https://www.ju.edu/index.php
• Address: 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
• Phone: (904) 256-8000

College of Nursing – University of Florida

The Online RN to BSN program at the University of Florida offers a flexible, high-quality, and affordable pathway for licensed and registered nurses to earn a BSN degree. The program is offered fully online and is designed for working RNs looking to become leaders in nursing. It is open to registered nurses who have earned an Associate Degree in Nursing and hold an RN license. Students will need to complete a total of 90 clinical hours. During the first semester, 45 hours will be obtained through virtual simulation. In the fourth semester, Population Health, 45 hours are obtained through independent clinical experience. Students must complete a clinical project from their informal observations of the community. Graduates will be prepared to enter professional positions in a variety of care settings with clients of all ages from diverse populations and continue their studies to a graduate degree program in nursing.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 120
Duration: 9 months
Method of instruction: Online

Course titles:

General education courses – Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology with Lab, General Chemistry, General Psychology, Human Nutrition, Elementary Statistics

Core courses – Professional Nursing in the Evolving Healthcare System, Clinical Reasoning: Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing, Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice, Inquiry and Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice, Seminar in Professional Nursing, Clinical Reasoning and Personalized Nursing Care; Population Health, Lead and Inspire 3: Policy and Change in Nursing Practice, Lead and Inspire 4: Leadership and Innovation in Nursing Practice, Professional Transformation

Admission criteria:

• Must a completed application for admission to UF
• Must have an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program
• Must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher in all nursing coursework from the ASN program
• Must have an active, unencumbered Florida RN license or enhanced licensure through the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Must complete all general education prerequisites

Program Cost:

Tuition and fees cost $129.18 per credit hour for Florida residents.

• Website: https://nursing.ufl.edu/
• Address: 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610
• Phone: 352-273-6400

Brooks College of Health – University of North Florida

The RN to BSN program is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) who desire to further their nursing education and expand their career opportunities by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). The online program is open to applicants nationwide who hold active RN licensure in their states of residence. The coursework is delivered using web-enhanced technology combined with individualized attention to focus learning on the most current trends and competencies necessary for professional growth and advancement. The curriculum has a strong scientific base and provides unique opportunities for students to work with vulnerable and under-served populations. Students will increase competency in health assessment across the lifespan, gain the expertise necessary for the care of individuals within the context of family and community, expand professional and interpersonal communication skills, use critical thinking skills to evaluate nursing research for its application to practice, and, broaden leadership competencies needed for the 21st century.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 120
Duration: 12 months
Method of instruction: Online

Course titles:

General education courses – Psychology, Lifespan Development Psychology, Elementary Statistics-Health, Basic Principles Human Nutrition, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Chemistry

Core courses – Health Assessment, Introduction to Nursing, Family/Community Assessment, Soc to Professional Nursing, Perspectives in Chronicity, Perspectives in Chronicity: Practicum, Ethical-Legal Concepts in Nursing Health, Leadership Management Concepts Nursing, Research Translation, Community Partnerships, Community Nursing Practice, Professional Nursing Transition, Professional Nursing Transition: Nursing Practice

Admission criteria:

• Must a completed application for admission to UNF and pay the $30 application fee
• Must submit transcripts from all institutions awarding credit
• Must have a nursing degree (AS, AAS, or diploma or Nursing) from an a nationally accredited program
• Must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.70
• Must satisfy UNF General Education & Gordon Rule requirements by one of the following: Sixty (60) semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution that fulfils General Education & Florida Gordon Rule
• Must complete all BSN prerequisite courses with a grade C or higher

Program Cost:

Tuition and fees cost $242.98 per credit hour for Florida residents and non-residents.

• Website: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/
• Address: Building 39, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
• Phone: 904-620-1000

St John’s River State College

The RN to BSN program at St. Johns River State College gives Registered Nurses the convenience and opportunity to earn a BSN Online. The program is delivered 100 percent online. It is designed for ASN graduates who hold a current, valid, unencumbered Florida Registered Nursing license and want to pursue advanced studies in nursing. Applicants must have completed the common prerequisite courses for the BSN program and demonstrate foreign language competence. Students who did not complete the foreign language requirement in high school or before acceptance to the program will need to complete an additional 8 credit hours of sequential foreign language before graduation. Students will also need to demonstrate competency in civic literacy including understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and understanding of the United States Constitution. SJR State offers advantages such as full online delivery of the ten nursing courses, practice experience hours for community health and capstone adjusted to meet the student’s schedule, availability of on-ground college resources such as physical library, instructors and counselors, and open admission. The program admits new students in the Spring and Fall semesters. Full-time and part-time options are available.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 120
Duration: 12 months
Method of instruction: Online

Course titles:

General education courses – Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab, Chemistry, English Composition, Human Growth and Development, Human Nutrition, Microbiology and Lab, General Psychology, Statistics

Core courses – Professional Roles and Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice, Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Informatics and Evidence-Based Practice, Introduction to Nursing Management Systems, Community, Diversity & Population-Based Care, Teaching & Learning in Nursing Practice, Legal and Ethical Issues in Management, Applied Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Nursing Practice, Capstone Clinical Practicum

Admission criteria:

• Must be accepted as an undergraduate transfer student to SJR
• Must pay the application fee of $30
• Submit a completed application to the baccalaureate program in nursing
• Must complete an associate of science degree in nursing with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance
• Must submit official transcript indicating the coursework taken and the degree awarded
• Must provide proof of active, current, valid and unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States
• Must complete the online BSN Student Orientation
• Must complete the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR&AED) program – BLS for Health Care Providers certification must be valid through the date of graduation from the SJR State BSB nursing program
• Must maintain an active, current, valid and unencumbered licensure as an RN in Florida. A student may be admitted in a provisional status for one year while awaiting licensure as long as other admission criteria are met

Program Cost:

Tuition and fees cost $124.75 per credit hour for Florida residents and $570 per credit hour for non-residents.

• Website: https://www.sjrstate.edu/
• Address: 283 College Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065
• Phone: (904) 276-6800

Keiser University

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (RN to BSN) is a degree completion program for registered nurses.  The program emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, management, research, physical assessment, and health promotion across a variety of community-based healthcare settings. It is designed to be completed in as few as 12 months.

The curriculum covers the broad competency areas of knowledge, the elements of critical thinking, skills performance, collaboration, caring and professionalism. Students will learn how to provide evidence-based collaborative care to diverse patient populations in varied settings.

The content will be delivered through online and/or face-to-face classroom and clinical components. Students must complete all courses with a grade of “C” or higher to proceed successfully through the program.  This program is open to graduates of associate degree programs in nursing, nursing diploma programs, international, or associate degrees in applied science in nursing who have completed the prerequisites for major courses.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 120
Duration: 12 months
Method of instruction: Online

Course titles:

General education courses – Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab, Chemistry, Professional Writing, Human Growth and Development, Human Nutrition, Microbiology and Lab, General Psychology, Statistics, General Education Elective

Core courses – Health Assessment, Promotion and Prevention, Pathophysiology for BSN, Nursing Role and Scope, Global Trends in Nursing Practice, Public Policy and Risk Management, Nursing Research, Community Nursing, Nursing Informatics, Leadership and Professional Development in Nursing, Special Topics in Professional Nursing Practice I, Special Topics in Professional Nursing Practice II, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Admission criteria:

• Must be accepted as an undergraduate student at Keiser University
• Must pay the nursing program application fee of $150 with a completed application
• Must have graduated from either an associate degree nursing program, a diploma nursing program, or an awarded registered nursing license in the state of residence.
• Must provide proof of active, current, and non-restricted professional licensure as a registered nurse in the United States. Students in an RN to BSN on campus hybrid program must have a Florida RN license
• Must have current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR&AED) certification – BLS for Health Care Providers certification must be valid through the date of graduation

Program Cost:

Tuition costs $9,112 per semester for full-time students. Other costs include application fee, textbooks, background check fee, drug screening fee, and health insurance.

• Website: https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/
• Address: 6430 Southpoint Pkwy Jacksonville, Florida 32216
• Phone: (904) 296-3440