Caring is a calling. If you’re looking for a job where you make a difference in the lives of others, nurses are the often unsung heroes of the medical community. A bachelor of science in nursing from FNU is a great way to start your career in this vital and rewarding field.
You’ll learn a variety of skills necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes in this 120 credit Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. From theory and concepts to bedside manner and health assement, our BSN program is designed to teach you the necessary knowledge and skills you’ll need to work as a nurse and pass the NCLEX exam.
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
3 | ENC 1102 | English Composition II* |
3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 | ENC 3311 | Advanced Research Writing |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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3 | PHI 1635 | Biomedical Ethics OR PHI 1600 Ethics |
3 | Humanities (from the selection of Hum. Courses offered) |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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3 | PSY 1012 | General Psychology |
3 | DEP 2004 | Human Growth and Development |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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4 | BSC 1085C | Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 | BSC 1086C | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 | CHM 1033 | Introduction to Chemistry |
1 | CHM 1033 L | Introduction to Chemistry Lab |
3 | MCB 2000C | Microbiology |
3 | HSC 2577 | Principles of Nutrition for Health Care |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
4 | STA 2014 | Introduction to Statistics* |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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4 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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7 | NUR 3029C | Fundamentals of Nursing |
4 | NUR 3065 | Physical Assessment in Health Care |
4 | NUR 3125 | Pathophysiology |
6 | NUR 3226C | Adult Health Nursing I |
3 | NUR 3145 | Pharmacology |
3 | NUR 3805 | Nursing Role and Scope |
6 | NUR 3227C | Adult Health Nursing II |
3 | NUR 3165 | Nursing Research |
4 | NUR 3525C | Psychiatric Nursing |
3 | NUR 3655 | Culture in Nursing |
5.5 | NUR 3355C | Pediatric Nursing |
5.5 | NUR 3465C | Maternity and Newborn Nursing |
3 | NUR 4827C | Nursing Leadership and Management |
6 | NUR 4836C | Professional Nursing Practicum |
4 | NUR 4636 | Community Nursing |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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4 | NUR 3065 | Physical Assessment in Health Care |
4 | NUR 3125 | Pathophysiology |
3 | NUR 3165 | Nursing Research |
3 | NUR 3178 | Complementary and Alternative Healthcare |
3 | NUR 3655 | Culture in Nursing |
3 | NUR 3805 | Nursing Role and Scope |
2 | NUR 3826 | Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice |
2 | NUR 4287 | Nursing and the Aging Family |
2 | NUR 4516 | Crisis Intervention |
4 | NUR 4636 | Community Nursing |
3 | NUR 4827C | Nursing Leadership and Management |
Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
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7 | NUR 3029C | Fundamentals of Nursing |
6 | NUR 3226C | Adult Health Nursing I |
6 | NUR 3227C | Adult Health Nursing II |
4 | NUR 3525C | Psychiatric Nursing |
5.5 | NUR 3355C | Pediatric Nursing |
5.5 | NUR 3465C | Maternity and Newborn Nursing |
All students must have completed all General Education requirements successfully with a grade of “C” or higher and all Science courses with a “B” or higher before beginning core courses.
Will follow the same admissions procedures, but they must present an active RN license.
Note: Foreign Physicians applying for the ADN will receive the same credits that apply to the program.
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.
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 the philosophy that devotes itself to the cause of education by:
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: