Nursing (FastTrack)

Keiser University’s FastTrack Bachelor of Science in Nursing delivers comprehensive professional nursing education designed for students ready to commit to an accelerated learning experience. This BSN program covers essential nursing courses including health assessment, nursing pharmacology, pathophysiology, nursing research, and clinical care management. The BSN curriculum integrates classroom learning with clinical hours in real healthcare settings, preparing nursing students to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. Graduates complete this nursing degree program ready to practice as professional nurses and contribute to improving patient outcomes 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 Goals

1. Demonstrate leadership, clinical decision-making, and effective communication skills to provide and evaluate safe, high-quality nursing care.
2. Creatively engage in rational inquiry, utilizing evidence-based nursing knowledge to give holistic care of patients in a continuum of healthcare environments.
3. Employ information management and patient care technologies to enhance the delivery of quality patient care.
4. Engage in system and organizational level policy to provide safe, high-quality care.
5. 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.

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

• Accelerated 4-semester format for nursing major courses
• Small class sizes fostering personalized attention
• Clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings
• Integration of simulation technology for hands-on learning
• Focus on patient-centered care and evidence-based practice
• Preparation for NCLEX-RN licensing examination
• Faculty with extensive clinical and teaching experience
• Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and population health
• Opportunities for professional development and nursing leadership
• Curriculum aligned with current healthcare systems and quality improvement initiatives

Gain Job-Ready Skills for Your Nursing Career

• Health assessment and physical examination techniques
• Critical thinking skills and clinical judgment
• Evidence-based practice application
• Patient-centered care across diverse populations
• Health promotion and disease prevention strategies
• Nursing leadership and professional development
• Quality improvement and patient safety principles
• Community health and population health approaches
• Ethical and legal aspects of professional nursing practice
• Technology integration in healthcare delivery
• Care coordination across healthcare settings
• Public health and health policy awareness

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus and online learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

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 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 on campus.

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester according to the credit hours scheduled.

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 Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Application fee — $55.00, one time on enrollment
• Registration fee — $145.00, one time on enrollment
• Education fee — $980.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources
• Annual health insurance plan — $2,169.00 where applicable to allied health programs, waived with proof of coverage by a qualified plan

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, re-entry $150.00, transcript $5.00, student ID replacement $15.00, returned check $35.00, late payment $10.00 and library late fee $10.00. Clinical, licensure, professional skill development and technical fees vary by program.

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.

Graduates of Keiser University’s BSN program enter the nursing profession prepared to work as registered nurses in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, community health centers, and specialty care units. This bachelor’s degree in nursing qualifies you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue diverse opportunities across healthcare systems. Many BSN graduates continue their professional nursing education through master’s degree programs or specialized certifications in areas like critical care, pediatrics, or nursing leadership.

Career Pathways in Nursing

• Registered Nurse in acute care hospitals
• Medical-surgical nurse
• Pediatric nurse
• Emergency department nurse
• Intensive care unit nurse
• School nurse
• Occupational health nurse

• Home health nurse
• Rehabilitation nurse
• Oncology nurse
• Cardiac care nurse
• Labor and delivery nurse
• Public health nurse
• Clinical nurse positions in specialty areas

Placement Rate

Keiser University publishes the following in its 2025 Undergraduate Placement Rates report for BS Nursing*.

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.

Keiser University’s FastTrack Bachelor of Science in Nursing provides an accelerated pathway for students committed to beginning their professional nursing practice. With on-campus learning at Florida locations, our program combines rigorous nursing coursework with hands-on clinical experiences. Whether you plan to work as a registered nurse in acute care, pursue specialty certifications, or continue to a master’s degree program in nursing, Keiser provides the education and practical training needed to make a lasting impact in healthcare.