RN to BSN

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is for licensed registered nurses who possess an associate degree in nursing (ASN). Graduates of the BSN program will be prepared to provide compassionate, patient-centered, culturally competent nursing care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations in a variety of settings, using evidence-based knowledge and skills related to wellness, health promotion, illness, disease management, and end-of-life care to improve healthcare outcomes. They will practice in partnership with patients as members and leaders of interprofessional healthcare teams, utilizing the most current healthcare technologies. A Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded upon successful completion. Outside work required.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will enable students to provide evidence-based collaborative care to diverse patient populations in varied settings. The Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes are a culmination of measurable competencies, consistent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2008) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (2008), which enables graduates to practice within a complex healthcare system.

Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes.

• 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.

All applicants will be required to do a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program. To be considered for enrollment, applicants must supply verification of standard high school graduation, GED completion, or proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school; home-schooled applicants are considered upon receipt of the proper state credential.

Prerequisites.

• Graduation from an associate degree of nursing program.
• Proof of current, active, and non-restricted professional licensure as a registered nurse in the United States o Credit for RN Licensure: 43.5 credit hours
• Official Transcripts - Transfer of previously completed General Education Courses up to 30.0 credit hours in the following areas (otherwise they must be completed with Southeastern College): o Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours) o Communications (3.0 credit hours) o English (3.0 credit hours) o Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) o Mathematics (3.0 credit hours) o Natural Science (12.0 credit hours) o Computer (3.0 credit hours)
• The general education credits transferred for graduates of Southeastern College’s Nursing (AS) degree program include: o Credits for General Education: 30.0 Credit Hours

Distance education. Students enrolling in distance education programs or courses must complete an Online Assessment Survey before beginning; the minimum score required is 30.

Program length. The program may be completed in approximately 12 months for full-time students.

Campus hours. Classes are in session year-round, except for the holidays and vacations listed in the Academic Calendar. The Boynton Beach and Miami Lakes campuses are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm, Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Start dates. The catalog publishes term dates (each term begins on a Monday; for example, the Winter 2027 semester begins January 11, 2027) but no program-specific start dates; contact the campus for the next start.

Tuition and fees (Florida). At Southeastern College, tuition and fees are charged to the student by the semester/pay period. Each semester is 16-weeks in duration for credit hour programs. Each pay period is 450 hours (900 clock hour program), 370 hours (740 clock hour program) and 500 hours (1500 clock hour program) in duration for clock hour programs. Southeastern College students are not charged by the course or by credit hours.

The catalog lists 3 semesters for this program. The following fees are charged each semester/pay period in addition to tuition, and the one-time fees are charged at enrollment:

• Tuition per 16-week semester (full-time): $12,576.00
• Technology fee (per semester/pay period): $400.00
• Student services fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
• Program fee (per semester/pay period): $100.00
• Lab fee (per semester/pay period): $100.00
• Application fee (one-time): $50.00
• Registration fee (one-time): $95.00
• Transcript fee: $5.00
• Diploma shipping and handling fee: $100.00

Tuition for students less than full time is charged based on a pro-rata calculation at the beginning of the semester/pay period. Programs that require a student kit will be assessed a fee accordingly. Textbook prices are available on the student portal by course. If applicable, students taking online courses who have the textbooks shipped will have shipping charges assessed for them.

Financial aid. Southeastern College is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV Federal Aid Programs. Prospective students who seek financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer. The college's aid programs include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study and Southeastern College and private scholarships. Federal School Code (FAFSA) for this campus: 031239.

Military and veterans. Southeastern College is approved by the Florida and North Carolina state approving agencies for veterans training, and its VA Pending Payment Policy protects students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or VR&E (Chapter 31) benefits. Tuition Assistance funds are available to eligible Service members; Active Duty students must meet with their branch of service before enrolling.

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Career focus. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is for licensed registered nurses who possess an associate degree in nursing (ASN). Graduates of the BSN program will be prepared to provide compassionate, patient-centered, culturally competent nursing care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations in a variety of settings, using evidence-based knowledge and skills related to wellness, health promotion, illness, disease management, and end-of-life care to improve healthcare outcomes. They will practice in partnership with patients as members and leaders of interprofessional healthcare teams, utilizing the most current healthcare technologies. A Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded upon successful completion. Outside work required.

Graduation and employment rates (ACCSC 2025 annual report, as of 10/10/2025). Full-time cohort starting October 2022 – September 2023: 75% graduation rate (of 4) and 100% employment rate (of 3).

Professional licensure disclosure: ASN-AASN-BSN-Pre-Licensure-Nursing-Disclosure-Form-2026.pdf