Nursing (RN to BSN) is a Bachelor Degree program offered by Keiser University in West Palm Beach, FL. The program takes 12 Months to complete, with tuition of $19,844 per semester.
Program Overview
Keiser University’s RN to BSN online program offers registered nurses a pathway to complete their baccalaureate degree while continuing to work. The BSN curriculum encompasses nursing research, professional nursing education, leadership development, and advanced health assessment. Nursing students explore critical thinking, patient outcomes, population health, and the professional nurse role in modern healthcare delivery. The nursing degree program emphasizes evidence based practice, healthcare systems management, and strategies for health promotion and disease prevention across diverse populations.
Program Mission
The College of Nursing at Keiser University utilizes a “students first” philosophy to increase access to nursing education for a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate level and prepares students to provide holistic nursing care to improve individual, community, and global health outcomes. Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program enables students to provide evidence-based collaborative care to diverse patient populations in varied settings.
Program Highlights
- Complete your BSN degree in as few as 12 months
- Online format designed for working registered nurses
- Build on your associate degree or nursing diploma foundation
- Prepare for master’s degree programs including MSN and DNP pathways
- Focus on leadership development and professional nursing practice
- Enhance your nursing expertise in community health and population health
- Engage with experienced nursing faculty committed to professional nursing education
Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students to deliver evidence-based, collaborative care to individuals, families, and communities across a variety of healthcare settings. The Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes represent a culmination of measurable competencies that support graduate readiness to practice effectively within today’s complex healthcare environment.
CARE COORDINATION: Demonstrates effective leadership, communication and collaboration for shared decision making with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare providers. Organizes, designs and manages safe, high quality and high value care for culturally and spiritually diverse patients across the continuum of healthcare environments.
RESEARCH AND TRANSLATION: Engages in scientific inquiry with creativity. Applies evidence based nursing knowledge and translates data and information into nursing practice to address common clinical scenarios.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Applies patient care technology and information systems to communicate, collaborate and support clinical decision-making in the delivery of quality patient care across healthcare settings.
ADVOCACY AND POLICY: Integrates professional nursing values, ethical, legal, and theoretical practice frameworks fundamental to the discipline of nursing. Influences health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare policy, and regulation across the lifespan and practice environments.
What sets this Program apart
Gain Job-Ready Skills for Your Nursing Career
- Advanced health assessment techniques
- Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
- Evidence based practice and nursing research methods
- Leadership and healthcare systems management
- Population health and community health strategies
- Quality improvement and patient safety protocols
- Health promotion and disease prevention planning
- Professional nursing communication
- Health literacy and patient education
- Cultural competence and patient centered care
- Technology integration in nursing practice
- Public health and health policy analysis
Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With online and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.
Admission Requirements and Process
Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space. Applications for winter, spring or fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.
For students enrolling at Keiser University, credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. (To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcripts--- those mailed directly to Keiser University by the previous institution---by the end of a student’s first semester.) Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete the final 25% of a program through the University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum 25% of a program at any time through the University and graduate. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from their former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Therefore, Keiser University makes no blanket statement or promise of acceptance of credits from any other institution.
Keiser University accepts transfer credits applicable to an applicant's program of study from other institutions recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Keiser University accepts transfer of associate degrees that, upon evaluation, include the appropriate major course distribution without time limitations.
Transfer credits are granted only for courses in which a grade of "C" or higher was earned (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
General Requirements
- ApplicationA completed Keiser University application or Common Application.
- High School Transcript (2.7 GPA)An official high school transcript with GPA at or above 2.7.
- SAT, ACT or Entrance Exam ScoreFor those students who do not meet the 2.7 HS GPA, a Math and Verbal SAT score equal to or above 830, an ACT composite score equal to or above 17 or a score of 16 or higher on the…
- Transfer Applicants: Minimum 2.0 GPAA minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all college coursework.
- Transfer Applicants: Official TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from each college previously attended. Official transcripts must be mailed directly to the Admissions Office.
- Transfer Applicants: 24+ CreditsTransfer applicants who have completed 24 or more semester credits of college coursework (non-remedial) with a grade of C or higher from a U.S. college recognized by the USDE are…
- Prior Nursing CredentialGraduation from either an associate degree nursing program, a diploma nursing program, or an awarded registered nursing license in the state of residence.
- Active RN LicenseProof of current, active, and non-restricted professional licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
- Florida RN License (Hybrid)Students in an RN to BSN on campus hybrid program must hold a Florida RN license.
- Eligible ApplicantsThis program is designed for graduates of associate degree programs in nursing, nursing diploma programs, international, or associate degrees in applied science in nursing, who…
Application Process
- 1Contact an Admissions CounselorContact one of Keiser University’s admissions counselors to talk through the program and your options.
- 2Attend an Open House or Campus VisitAttend an open house or plan a campus visit. Applicants are encouraged to visit the University in person.
- 3Meet With Your Admissions CounselorSchedule a convenient time to meet with your admissions counselor to determine if Keiser University is right for you.
- 4Submit an ApplicationSubmit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. Applications for winter, spring or fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.Apply Now
Program Schedule
Keiser University students take one class at a time. Keiser University term lengths are 4-week, 8-week and 16-week.
Keiser University publishes this program as approximately 40 months and 120 credit hours.
Keiser University lists this program as available Online and Hybrid.
Tuition is charged per 16-week semester according to the credit hours scheduled. Keiser University notes that the 40-month length is typical of most bachelor’s degrees, and that because eligible students have already met the requirements of a prior nursing degree, most students complete this program in 12 months.
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- May 10th, 2027
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- July 05th, 2027
- August 02nd, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Flagship (Residential) campus Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.
| Semester credit load | Tuition per semester |
|---|---|
| Full time (12 to 17.99 credits) | $19,844.00 |
| Three-quarter time (9 to 11.99 credits) | $14,883.00 |
| Half time (6 to 8.99 credits) | $9,922.00 |
| Less than half time (0 to 5.99 credits) | $4,961.00 |
| Over full time (18 to 24 credits, Dean’s approval, minimum 3.0 CGPA) | $24,805.00 |
Required fees
- Tuition deposit — $150.00, refundable before May 1 for fall and November 1 for spring
- Housing deposit — $250.00, refundable before July 1 for fall and December 1 for spring
- Education fee — $976.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources
- Technology fee — $309.00 per semester
- Health insurance — $2,169.00 per academic year, or $1,370.00 for spring and summer only
Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, orientation $100.00, re-entry $150.00, car permit $50.00 ($15.00 for an additional permit), returned check $40.00, dorm key replacement $30.00, library late fee $10.00, student ID replacement $30.00, late payment $25.00 and transcript $10.00. Program supplies and kits vary by program; textbooks are estimated at up to $2,000.00 per semester.
Financial aid
Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.
Estimated Student Costs
Required and Optional Fees for Programs: Fees are costs set by the university in addition to tuition (and room and board, if applicable). These fees may be required for your program or optional depending on the courses you take, and they support the costs associated with completing an approved program of study. Fees are defined in the school’s catalog or supplement and listed on the school’s billing statement or invoice. Fees that are optional will not be paid using GI Bill® benefits and will be the responsibility of the student choosing these additional options. For additional guidance, please see your Program Director or Admissions Counselor.
Curriculum
This degree completion program for registered nurses emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, management, research, physical assessment, and health prevention and promotion across a variety of healthcare settings. The curriculum accentuates cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect patients and influence healthcare delivery through online and/or face-to-face classroom (depending on campus) and clinical components. Students must complete all courses with a grade of “C” or higher to proceed successfully through the program. This program is designed for graduates of associate degree programs in nursing, nursing diploma programs, international, or associate degrees in applied science in nursing, who have also satisfied the above prerequisites for major courses.
Information about clinical course: NUR 4636 requires 45 clinical hours. Students are responsible for securing the appropriate preceptors for this clinical courses.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
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Career Outcomes
Graduates of Keiser University’s online RN to BSN program stand prepared to pursue nursing leadership positions, nursing education roles, and specialized nursing practice opportunities. This BSN degree supports professional nurses by enhancing their ability to apply nursing science, implement evidence based practice, engage in health assessment, and address public health challenges across healthcare systems.
Career Pathways in Nursing
- Clinical nurse leader
- Nurse manager
- Quality improvement coordinator
- Community health nurse
- Public health nurse
- Case management specialist
- Nursing educator
- Patient safety officer
- Healthcare coordinator
- Clinical nurse specialist (with further education)
- Family nurse practitioner (with MSN FNP degree)
Placement Rate
Keiser University publishes the following in its 2025 Undergraduate Placement Rates report for BS Nursing*.
| Eligible | Placed | In Field | Related Field | %Placed | %IF/RF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 398 | 375 | 23 | 95.9% | 95.9% |
Keiser University’s notes on this report: “Does not include international campuses.” “Report as of April 2026, 16.43% has been verified through 3rd party.”
Although Keiser University provides employment placement assistance, it cannot promise or guarantee employment.
What to expect as a Keiser University student
Keiser University’s RN to BSN program stands designed for registered nurses ready to advance through a comprehensive BSN degree program. With flexible online options, our baccalaureate degree program aligns with your professional goals and clinical commitments. Whether you aim to pursue a master’s degree program, move into nursing leadership roles, or expand your nursing expertise, Keiser provides the advanced nursing education needed to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
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