RN - B.S.N., Nursing [8019] ‡

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(120 Credit Hours)

All nursing degree programs at SCF are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information about the program contact:

Terri Hanlon, RN to B.S.N. Program Coordinator
941-363-7268 Lakewood Ranch
941-408-1300, ext. 67268 Venice
scf.edu/bsnursing
rn2bsn@scf.edu

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (RN to B.S.N.):

The RN to B.S.N. Program is designed primarily as a 2+2 program for current Florida registered nurses (RN) who would like to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This program incorporates prior nursing education and experience to advanced nursing practice, theory, concepts, and leadership skills. B.S.N. coursework addresses topics related to leadership and management, informatics, community and public health, nursing theory, and research. This program is approved by the Florida State Department of Education and is currently in candidacy for NLNAC accreditation (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. NLNAC’s phone number is (404) 975-5000.

Program Goal:

The RN to B.S.N. Program further expands the RN’s knowledge base, enhancing his or her professional and leadership skills, which will meet the future health care needs of the community.

Application Requirements:

Applied and accepted to SCF, all students must be administratively and academically in good standing.
A current, unencumbered, unrestricted Florida RN license or eligible for Florida RN licensure.
An application fee may be required.
Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a letter grade of “C” or better in each course.

Prerequisite Courses:

(Courses marked with an asterisk (*) currently meet part of SCF’s general education requirements.)

Completion of all or part of the academic courses required does not guarantee acceptance into the RN to B.S.N. Program.

BSC 2085C - Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credit Hours) *
BSC 2085L - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (0 Credit Hours) *
BSC 2086C - Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credit Hours) *
BSC 2086L - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (0 Credit Hours) *
DEP 2004 - Human Development: Life Span (3 Credit Hours)
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours) *
ENC 1102 - Written Communication II (3 Credit Hours) *
Humanities Any Area IV, A.A. – Literature or Arts and Humanities* (PHI 2600 preferred)
Mathematics Any Area II, A.A. *
MCB 2010C - Microbiology (4 Credit Hours) *
MCB 2010L - Microbiology Laboratory (0 Credit Hours) *
PSY 2012 - General Psychology (3 Credit Hours) *
CHM 1025C - Introductory Chemistry (5 Credit Hours) (preferred) *
CHM 1025L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (0 Credit Hours) (preferred) *
HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3 Credit Hours)
STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics (3 Credit Hours) *

Additional Requirements Required Prior to Graduating with B.S.N.:

SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 Credit Hours) *
Social Science (Historical), Any Area III, A.A. category A
Foreign Language (to be added)
CLAS (to be added)

Upper Level Nursing Courses

Blended courses (combination of online and face-to-face coursework)

NUR 3805 - Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 3066C - Health Assessment and Physical Appraisal (4 Credit Hours)
NUR 3125 - Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 3145 - Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 3826 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 3870 - Informatics in Healthcare (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 4169 - Evidence Based Practice: Nursing Research (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 4636 - Community/Public Health: Population Based (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 4636L - Community/Public Health: Practicum (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 4827 - Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 4925 - Colloquiums/Symposiums/Workshops (1 Credit Hour)

Nursing elective, minimum of 6 credit hours:

NUR 3289 - Gerontology-Nursing (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 3895 - Teaching and Learning for Health Care Professional (3 Credit Hours)
NUR 4837 - Health Care Policy and Economics (3 Credit Hours)
NSP 3276 - Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation (1 Credit Hour)
NSP 4275C - Adult Critical Care-Nursing (8 Credit Hours)
NSP 3295C - Perioperative Nursing (11 Credit Hours)

Validated Nursing Credits

Upon validation of an unrestricted, unencumbered Florida RN license up to 30 credit hours will be awarded at the completion of the upper division nursing core courses and application for B.S.N. graduation.

Total term hours required for graduation: 120

Licensure Requirement:

Students must hold a current, unencumbered, unrestricted Florida RN license throughout their study in the RN to B.S.N. Program.

Summary of Credit Hour Requirements

General education = 36
Prerequisite courses (that are not part of general education) = 12
Nursing core requirements = 32
Electives (including nursing upper division and A.A. electives, if needed) = 10
Validated credit (for unencumbered, unrestricted RN license) = 30
Total = 120

Note(s):

General academic requirements are considered ‘met’ for students who hold an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida public college or university OR for holders of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university.

Completion of the foreign language requirement is mandatory for the awarding of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

The foreign language requirement can be met by completing one of the following:

Two years of the same foreign language in high school (2 credits)
or
Two semesters of the same foreign language in college/university.
or
CLEP foreign language subject exam score at the appropriate level.