Nursing (Traditional) is a Bachelor Degree program offered by Keiser University in West Palm Beach, FL. The program takes 32 Months to complete, with tuition of $19,844 per semester.
Program Overview
Keiser University’s Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares undergraduate students for professional nursing practice across a wide range of healthcare settings. The traditional BSN curriculum builds nursing knowledge progressively over eight semesters, covering foundational sciences through advanced care management. Students complete required sciences including human anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, and microbiology before advancing to clinical coursework that emphasizes nursing care, health promotion, disease prevention, quality improvement, and the nurse’s role within interprofessional healthcare teams. Clinical rotations, simulation labs, and evidence-based coursework reinforce both technical nursing skills and professional identity throughout the program.
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 Goals
- Demonstrate leadership, clinical decision-making, and effective communication skills to provide and evaluate safe, high-quality nursing care.
- Creatively engage in rational inquiry, utilizing evidence-based nursing knowledge to give holistic care of patients in a continuum of healthcare environments.
- Employ information management and patient care technologies to enhance the delivery of quality patient care.
- Engage in system and organizational level policy to provide safe, high-quality care.
- Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams to ethically design and manage care of families and individuals across the lifespan
Program 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.
The Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes are:
CARE COORDINATION: Utilizes effective leadership, communication and collaboration for shared decision making with the patient and multidisciplinary healthcare providers in the deliberate organization, design and management of 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 a spirit of creativity, utilizes evidence-based nursing knowledge, and translates data and information into nursing practice to address common clinical scenarios.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Utilizes patient care technology and information systems to communicate, collaborate and support clinical decision-making in the delivery of quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings.
ADVOCACY AND POLICY: Integrates professional nursing values, ethical, legal, and theoretical practice frameworks fundamental to the discipline of nursing to influence health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare policy, and regulation across the lifespan and practice environments
Program Highlights
- A comprehensive curriculum that integrates general education, nursing theory, and progressively advanced clinical learning
- Small class sizes that support personalized attention from experienced nursing faculty
- Clinical experiences across diverse healthcare settings
- Simulation-based learning, including opportunities provided through the Mobile Simulation Lab, that strengthens clinical judgment and hands-on nursing skills
- Integrated learning and assessment resources that help students build the knowledge, clinical judgment, and test-taking skills needed for success on the NCLEX-RN examination
- Emphasis on patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, health promotion, and disease prevention
- Preparation for professional nursing practice, leadership, and continued academic advancement
What sets this Program apart
Gain Job-Ready Skills for a Nursing Career
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking in patient care
- Evidence-based nursing practice and nursing research methods
- Health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan
- Nursing pharmacotherapeutics and physical assessment
- Care coordination and quality improvement in healthcare
- Professional identity and ethical nursing practice
- Leadership and communication within interprofessional teams
- Technology and information management in clinical settings
Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, 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).
Therefore, effective July 1, 2025 Anatomy and Physiology I & II courses must be taken exclusively in an on-ground delivery mode for students enrolling in a healthcare program that leads to State licensure and/or national certification. Additionally, students who completed Anatomy and Physiology I and/or II at another institution may elect to transfer in these courses provided the courses (1) meet all institutional transfer of credit requirements and (2) were completed within five years of the date of enrollment. For courses taken over three years prior to the date of enrollment, the University reserves the right to administer a competency-based assessment with a minimum grade threshold as part of the transfer of credit process for these courses.
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…
- Allied Health Program RequirementsAll candidates must achieve the required entrance examinations scores and all other requirements for admission to specific bachelor and associate degree allied health programs.
- High School GPA of 3.0High School cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Interview and Committee ApprovalPersonal interview with the BSN Program Director or Designee, and approval from the BSN Admission Committee
- Background CheckAn acceptable background check in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act upon enrollment
- Wonderlic SLE Score of 23A Wonderlic SLE minimum score of 23 is required. The exam must be administered on site at a Keiser University campus. Applicants who fail to achieve the minimum required score on…
- Drug and Health ScreeningSatisfactory drug screening and completion of ALL required health screening (immunizations) in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and clinical requirements
- “B” Grade in Prerequisite CoursesMinimum grade of “B” in the following prerequisite courses: o BSC2085C Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits) o BSC2086C Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits) o CHM2045…
- 3.0 GPA, Minimum “C” Grade3.0 average GPA for general education/prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”
- Program Director EvaluationStudent is evaluated by the BSN Program Director once all pre-requisite general education courses and the Wonderlic SLE have been successfully completed for full acceptance to the…
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 32 months and 120 credit hours.
Keiser University lists this program as available on campus.
Tuition is charged per 16-week semester according to the credit hours scheduled.
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- January 11th, 2027
- February 08th, 2027
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- May 10th, 2027
- June 07th, 2027
- 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
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Graduates of Keiser University’s Traditional BSN program step into professional nursing roles across hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and specialized care facilities throughout Florida and beyond. The BSN degree supports both new nursing graduates and career changers by building the evidence-based practice, health promotion, and care coordination competencies that today’s healthcare employers seek. Graduates qualify to sit for the NCLEX-RN and pursue registered nurse licensure, opening doors to a wide range of clinical and leadership pathways.
Career Pathways in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Medical-Surgical Nurse
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Labor and Delivery Nurse
- Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse
- Home Health Nurse
- Rehabilitation Nurse
- Nurse Care Coordinator
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 Traditional BSN program prepares undergraduate students for a career in professional nursing through a structured, campus-based nursing education experience. With small class sizes, experienced nursing faculty, and a curriculum built around clinical excellence, health promotion, and patient-centered care, this program gives aspiring registered nurses the foundation they need to pass the NCLEX-RN and enter the healthcare workforce with confidence. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, a career changer, or a working professional ready to pursue your first bachelor’s degree in nursing, Keiser’s College of Nursing offers the support, flexibility, and academic rigor to help you succeed.
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- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
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