布勞沃德學(xué)院

Program Description:

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN Program) is offered as a face-to-face or online post-licensure program intended to provide an increased educational opportunity for unrestricted and unencumbered licensed Registered Nurses (RNs). RNs applying to the program must have earned an Associate of Science (AS) Degree in nursing to matriculate into a baccalaureate degree program. RNs that have earned a Diploma in nursing from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing may enter the program by completing an Associate of Arts Degree, including the General Education Requirements, State of Florida Common Prerequisites, Required State of Florida courses and the RN-BSN Prerequisite courses. This one hundred twenty-three (123) credit hour program incorporates the Associate of Arts (AA) and AS lower division coursework as the foundation of the baccalaureate program.

Program Specifics

Students receive combined online learning with on-campus instruction, reducing the time spent in the classroom, complemented by lab and clinical work:

• Lecture classes are offered once a week, during the day and evening hours on weekdays.
• Each BSN course is taught in a shortened framework of 8 weeks.
• Subjects and topics include Nursing Theory, Research for Nurses, Nursing Leadership Development, Advanced Health Assessment Lab and Pathophysiology / Pharmacology.

The program is unique in its courses, including:

• It has the only End of Life credited course, taught by experts in the field.
• A Legal Ethics course taught by a registered nurse attorney.

Why RN-BSN at Broward College?

With hospitals looking to fill supervisory positions, nurses with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing is in high demand. Professional nurses can complete the degree within three semesters or 12 to 18 months at Broward College. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Benefits of Pursuing a BSN

• Opportunity for advancement into leadership and/or administrative positions
• Increased earning potential
• Additional critical thinking and other skills acquired to take with you on a global scale
• Expanded knowledge base for serving diverse communities
• Understanding of emerging global trends in the field
• Advanced techniques for assessing patient health

Career Pathway: Health Sciences