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Nursing, B.S.

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Nursing, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (RN-BSN) 121 credits

(121 Total Credits including associate degree; 30 upper-division credits required for RN-BSN completion).

                                                                                                  

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is offered online and is designed for graduates of an associate degree nursing program who hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license. Consistent with the mission of Florida Gateway College (FGC), the mission of the RN-BSN program is to provide registered nurses with an affordable, high-quality baccalaureate education that prepares them for expanded professional roles and to meet the present and future healthcare needs of their communities while promoting lifelong learning and advancement of the nursing profession. The program builds upon prior nursing education and clinical experience to strengthen leadership skills, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, healthcare systems understanding, and professional communication. Graduates are prepared to assume roles in leadership, care coordination, community health, and management of care teams across diverse healthcare settings.

 

Accreditation: The Baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Florida Gateway College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

For More Information:

RN-BSN Advising
 RNtoBSN@fgc.edu

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FGC Admission Requirements

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  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Program Admission Requirements

RN-BSN Program Application

  • Acceptance to Florida Gateway College as a degree-seeking student with all required admissions documents received by Enrollment Services.
  • Applicants must have an Associate of Science degree in Nursing (ASDN) awarded from a regionally accredited college and a current, valid, unrestricted, unencumbered Florida RN license. Students may start the BSN program without a current license, but this must be completed prior to the end of their first minimester.
  • Two (2) completed applications: the FGC Baccalaureate Application and the RN-BSN Program Application.
  • A paragraph describing reasons for pursuing a BSN degree and future career goals.
  • One (1) professional, signed letter of recommendation.
  • A copy of a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Card/Letter or Professional Rescuer for American Red Cross(ARC) Card/Letter.
  • A brief, professionally written resume.
  • Transcripts for colleges/universities. (Do not include FGC or LCCC transcripts).
  • A grade of ‘C’ or better in all general education requirements and a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all ASDN prerequisite courses.
  • The ability to pass a Level II background check, and paperless drug screening (10 Panel) plus, an alcohol test.

Location

This program is online. Semester sequence may vary based on full or part-time status and fall or spring entry.

Hours

Classes are delivered full online.

Costs

In-State:
  • Tuition: $3,730.00 or $120.33/credit hour
  • Lab Fees: $545.00
  • Textbooks: $1560.00

Total Estimated Cost: $5835.00

Tuition Georgia Resident:
  • Tuition: $3916 or $126.35/credit hour
  • Lab Fees: $545.00
  • Textbooks: $1560.00

Total Estimated Cost: $6021.00

Tuition Non-Resident:
  • Tuition: $8197.00 or $264.44/credit hour
  • Lab Fees: $545.00
  • Textbooks: $1560.00

Total Estimated Cost: $10,302.00

 

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Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

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What our graduates are doing now!

The online RN to BSN program from the Florida Gateway College is designed for registered nurses who are ready to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for career advancement and increased earning potential. BSN graduates will be qualified for supervisory positions such as nurse managers and patient unit coordinators.

STARTING SALARIES

The national average beginning salary is $77,000, and the average beginning salary in Florida is $68,000!

 

  • Students are accepted into the program twice per year, in Fall and Spring. Applications are accepted year-round.
  • This program has:
    • Excellent retention and graduation rates.Faculty who are academically and experientially qualified.Real-life assignments that benefit the students’ workplace.
    • Clear expectations for students and faculty.
    • Supportive and caring faculty who respond quickly to students.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

  • Prepared for graduate nursing programs (Masters and doctoral degrees).
  • Change in nursing practice with enhanced clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills.
  • Promotion.
  • Eligible to take various certification courses in nursing.
  • Enhanced nursing leadership skills with a focus on quality and positive outcomes.
  • Broader perspective about nursing and healthcare.
  • Enhanced soft skills: professionalism, caring, compassion, respect, ethics, and empathy.
  • Ability to assume more responsibilities in nursing and healthcare.

In order to graduate with the BSN degree, students must complete the following BSN program graduation requirements in addition to the Bachelor of Science Graduation Requirements: 

  • Fulfill the foreign language requirement by completing two credits of the same foreign language in high school or completion of a postsecondary course at the elementary 2 level (meaning the second course in a foreign language sequence) in one foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL), or passing scores on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) for the elementary 2 level course.
  • Complete at least one core course from each of the general education subject areas of communication, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. General Education core course options are identified in Rule 6A-14.0303.
  • Complete civic literacy requirements; Successfully complete POS1041 American Government, or AMH2020 United States History from 1865 AND Civic Lit Exam.

*All BS/BAS degrees must satisfy the statewide Civic Literacy, foreign language, and general education core requirement for graduation. Please see the catalog. Please call our Advisement office at 386-754-4222 to discuss the general education requirements

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