Program Description:
The purpose of this program is to prepare the students to become professional nurses able to function in a variety of roles. The students will be prepared in the areas of health assessment, nursing theories and concepts, research, leadership, informatics and health promotion across various healthcare settings. Students must have an active RN license in order to be admitted into the program. FNU awards a Bachelor of Science degree upon completion.
Program Requirements (120 Credits)
General Education (44 Credits)
Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Humanities (6 Credits)
| PHI 1635 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| Any Humanities Course | 3 |
Social Science (6 Credits)
Natural Science (12 Credits)
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Information Literacy (4 Credits)
| CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Lower Level Requirements (9 Credits)
Core Requirements (33 Credits)
Courses Transferred with RN License (34 Credits)
NOTE: FNU reserves the right to transfer the appropriate courses.
Dismissal from the Program
Students will be allowed to repeat a failed course. Students can repeat a maximum of four courses throughout the length of the program; each course can only be repeated once. Students that failed a course a second time or receive five or more unsatisfactory grades throughout the duration of the program will be terminated.
Students who fail the lecture or clinical component of a practicum course must repeat both lecture and clinical, which will count as one failed course. Students who successfully pass a repeat course will be allowed to move forward in the program. Students who were dismissed from the nursing program cannot transfer to another undergraduate nursing program.
Nursing (RN-BSN) - Admission Requirements
A prospective Nursing students must meet all requirements for admission to Florida National University. In addition, the requirements for admission to the RN-BSN Program are as follow:
- Students must pass the KAPLAN exam with a minimum 80% combined score in all four sections of the exam. The Kaplan exam may only be taken twice. Registration for the exam is completed directly with the FNU.
- Present proof of an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse License.
- Provide two letters of reference (references may only come from academic and professional sources).
- Complete an essay – Minimum 500 words about why you are choosing to pursue a Nursing career. The essay should focus on your strengths and weaknesses, personal attributes, and life experiences that you feel will help you succeed in nursing school. The essay must the original work of the prospective student. TurnitIn plagiarism and AI checker will be used on each essay. The essay will be graded on a standardized rubric.
- Complete an Entrance Interview with the Director of Nursing, or designee.
- Complete all required General Education courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- All applicants admitted into the RN-BSN program may be required to complete a physical examination and provide a complete immunization record. In addition, a complete local, level 2 federal, and AHCA background screening will be required in conjunction with clinical facility-required drug testing. Positive results on the background screening or drug testing could impact a student’s chances of attending their clinical experiences, completing the program requirements, or gaining a license to work upon graduation. The cost of required physical examinations, immunizations, background checks and drug testing will be borne by the student. Students accepted into the program will be provided with specific details regarding all required documentation for the RN-BSN Program.
Foreign Physicians Admission Requirements
A prospective Nursing students must meet all requirements for admission to Florida National University. In addition, the requirements for admission to the RN-BSN Program are as follow:
- Students must pass the KAPLAN exam with a minimum 80% combined score in all four sections of the exam. The Kaplan exam may only be taken twice. Registration for the exam is completed directly with the FNU.
- Provide proof of graduation as medical doctor from another country.
- Medical school transcripts must be evaluated and made equivalent by a document evaluator who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), NAFSA: Association of International Educators, American Evaluation Association (AEA), or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
- Provide two letters of reference (references may only come from academic and professional sources).
- Complete an essay – Minimum 500 words about why you are choosing to pursue a Nursing career. The essay should focus on your strengths and weaknesses, personal attributes, and life experiences that you feel will help you succeed in nursing school. The essay must the original work of the prospective student. TurnitIn plagiarism and AI checker will be used on each essay. The essay will be graded on a standardized rubric.
- Complete an Entrance Interview with the Director of Nursing, or designee.
- Complete all required General Education courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- All applicants admitted into the RN-BSN program may be required to complete a physical examination and provide a complete immunization record. In addition, a complete local, level 2 federal, and AHCA background screening will be required in conjunction with clinical facility-required drug testing. Positive results on the background screening or drug testing could impact a student’s chances of attending their clinical experiences, completing the program requirements, or gaining a license to work upon graduation. The cost of required physical examinations, immunizations, background checks and drug testing will be borne by the student. Students accepted into the program will be provided with specific details regarding all required documentation for the RN-BSN Program.
Disclaimer:
Foreign online students who hold international nursing licenses and have an Associate in Science of Nursing degree can be enrolled in the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with RN License track. Note that foreign students who graduate from an online nursing program and hold an international nursing license are unable to work in the USA, unless they sit for the NCLEX in the state of their choice. In order to sit for the NCLEX exam, students will be required to present a translation and equivalency of their academic credentials in English from an authorized evaluation agency and or any other requirements requested by the Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Mission
The mission of the program is “to prepare the graduates to become licensed registered nurses and to provide safe and compassionate nursing care. The program will enable graduates to obtain entry level positions and to be qualified to provide direct care to individuals and families in a variety of care settings.”
The mission of Florida National University ties in with its philosophy that devotes itself to the cause of education by:
- Preparing individuals for personal and professional success
- Incorporating many diverse elements into the occupational and professional opportunities which this community offers
- Providing programs leading to degrees and to developing professional attitudes, values, and skills that will enhance their potential for success in their careers and in life.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Philosophy
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing subscribes to the philosophy statement of Florida National University. The Nursing faculty has developed and adheres to the following beliefs:
- We believe that the students’ success in nursing derives from knowledge of nursing principles, development of skills and competence, and high standards of professionalism expressed through appearance, attitude, and demeanor in all aspects of practice.
- We believe that safe nursing care derives from critical thinking skills, good judgment applied to knowledge and clinical expertise.
- We believe that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing continues the high standards of integrity and ethics for students, professors, administrators and staff set by the institution for all of its programs.
- We believe that every student is unique and deserves the individual support and guidance necessary to be successful.
- We believe that the registered nurse functions as an important part of the health care team within the limits of the scope of practice of the profession. We believe that an understanding of the dependent role of the registered nurse and the scope of practice is a key element of the success of the nursing graduate.