Nursing, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS NURS) 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. The RN-to-BSN Program provides a career ladder from the AS Nursing degree to the BS Nursing degree for RNs who have earned an associate in nursing degree or a diploma 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 communities 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 The Associate and Baccalaureate of Science degree nursing programs at Florida SouthWestern State College at the Charlotte, Collier, and Lee campuses located in Punta Gorda, Naples, and Fort Myers, Florida are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) *The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. 5. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all college-level coursework. The academic standards in the RN-to-BSN Program are very rigorous and require full commitment. In accordance with Florida Statute 1007.25, students initially entering a Florida College System Institution in the 2014-2015 academic year, and thereafter, must demonstrate competency in foreign language pursuant to guidelines set in Florida Statute 1007.262. The Foreign Language Competency Requirement may be met by: Note: Students who have completed the second level of a foreign language course or higher with a grade of ‘D’ or better during high school have satisfied the foreign language requirement. Students may take high school courses as early as the sixth grade. If a course is on the student’s high school transcript upon admission, it is considered a high school course. Some courses may require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions. Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it. Refer to the FSW General Education Program Guide