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.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Most recent 60 or more credits from one or more accredited colleges or universities with a 3.0 GPA
• An acceptable background check in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act upon enrollment
• The general education/ prerequisites that must be achieved with a cumulative 3.00 GPA are to include English Composition I, English Composition II, College Algebra, Introduction to Psychology, Electives (7 credits), and Humanities 3 credits.
• Personal interview with the BSN Program Director or Designee, and approval from the BSN Admission Committee
• Satisfactory drug screening and completion of ALL required health screening (immunizations) in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and clinical
• Minimum grade of “B” in the following additional prerequisite courses prior to beginning nursing major courses: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits), Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits), General Chemistry I (3 credits), General Chemistry Lab (1 credit), and Microbiology (with lab) (4 credits)
• A 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 the Wonderlic SLE will be allowed to retest after a 24-hour period. If the candidate fails to achieve the minimum required score on the retest, the candidate may retest after 60 days. A fourth attempt may be made 120 days after the third attempt. Applicants who do not achieve the required score after four attempts must wait 12 months before re-starting the Wonderlic SLE testing cycle.

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

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 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.

Letter of Recommendation

State Licensure

Accreditation Status

Keiser University holds institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). . Baccalaureate degree nursing programs at Keiser University campuses are in candidacy status for initial accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000, fax 404-975-5020. . For additional information, for a campus-by-campus list of ACEN accreditation statements for ASN programs and candidacy status for BSN programs.

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.

Admission includes Keiser University's general requirements plus any program-specific requirements listed below, followed by the university’s application process.

Transfer credit. Credit for courses completed at another institution is subject to approval by Keiser University’s Dean of Academic Affairs, and those courses must be similar in content and duration to the courses in this program. Keiser University requires that a student complete at least the final 25% of a program through the University; active duty, reservist and National Guard service members may complete that 25% at any point in the program. Official transcripts must reach Keiser University by the end of the student’s first semester, and Keiser University makes no blanket promise to accept 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.

The upper-division nursing major spans 13 courses covering the professional nurse role, global and community health, nursing research and informatics, leadership in healthcare systems, public policy and risk management, and professional writing and statistics. The full course list is shown below.

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.

How to Apply

1. Submit your online application.
2. Speak with an admissions advisor.
3. Provide transcripts or transfer credits.
4. Enroll and choose your start date.

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.