Program Details
Average starting salary is $73,300 *median*
*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing "completion program" is a limited access program designed for registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited Associate in Science in Nursing degree program (A.S.N.). Upper division course work will consist of 30 credit hours addressing topics related to leadership and management, nursing theory, research, culture, pharmacology, community health, and population-based nursing across the lifespan. The course work will be completed online in asynchronous instruction. There will be one course with an online lab experience and two courses with planned clinical practice experiences.
All B.S.N. degree seeking students are required to complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including general education courses and demonstration of foreign language competence. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program adheres to the state’s common course prerequisites.
Career Opportunities
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. The median annual wage of registered nurses with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing was $73,300 in May 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care; increasing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population, as this group leads longer and more active lives.
Accreditation
The Baccalaureate degree in nursing at Santa Fe College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) until June 30, 2029.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(Opens in new window)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20010
202-887-6791
Florida Board of Nursing 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02 Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-488-0595 or 850-617-6457 fax www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/(Opens in new window)
Requirements for Admission
In order to qualify for admission to the RN to B.S.N. Completion Program you must:
- Apply or readmit to Santa Fe College. Submit transcripts from high school and all post-secondary schools.
- Have graduated from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Associate in Science in Nursing degree program.
- Possess current unencumbered RN license.
- Have completed an A.A. degree. A.A. degrees and coursework must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied towards program admission criteria.
- Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.50
- Have completed the following courses with a "C" grade or higher:
- BSC 2085/L (4 credit hours)
- BSC 2086/L (4 credit hours)
- CHM 1030/L (4 credit hours) or CHM 1083 (3 credit hours)
- MCB 2000/L or MCB2010/L (4 credit hours)
- STA 2023 (3 credit hours)
- PSY 2012 or SYG 2000 (3 credit hours)
- DEP 2004 (3 credit hours)
- HUN 1201 (3 credit hours)
Acceptance to SF College does not constitute admission to the RN to B.S.N. Completion program. Students will be admitted to the program in the order that admission qualifications are received and verified by Health Sciences Advisement Office.
This is a rigorous academic program with intensive curriculum. It is estimated that part-time students (enrolled in one B.S.N. course in a 7-week semester) must be able to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week for online classes, study time and assignments. Full-time students (enrolled in two B.S.N. courses in a 7-week semester) must be able to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week for online classes, study time and assignments. All students are required to maintain an active RN license.
Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Upper Division Coursework Tuition | |
Florida Residents: 30 credit hours x $126.33 per credit hour | $3,793.20 |
Non-Florida Residents: 30 credit hours x $428.83 per credit hour | $12,864.90 |
Distance Learning Fees | $300.00 |
Books | $400.00 |
Malpractice Insurance (acquired during program) | variable |
Total In-State | $4,493.20 |
Total Out-of-State | $13,564.90 |
Scholarships: |
There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply. |
Financial Aid: |
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid webpage for more information and how to apply. |
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
All courses are offered as half-semester 7-week courses on a rotating basis. Course sequencing is flexible with the following exceptions:
- As an introduction into the B.S.N. program, students must successfully complete NUR 3805 with a grade 'C' or higher to move forward in the program, including full-time students concurrently enrolled in NUR 3065C.
- NUR 4636C, NUR 4827, NUR 4837 and NUR 4945 are the final four classes of the program.
- Courses are offered online. Two courses have a practice component. CCNE accreditation requires that BSN programs provide students with practice experience or clinical hours.
- NUR 4636C - 45 hours of practice experience
- NUR 4945 - 45 hours of practice experience
Foreign Language Requirement: students must demonstrate foreign language competence through two years of sequential study in high school or eight (8) sequential credit hours of study at the college level. This requirement must be met before finishing the RN to B.S.N. Completion program.
General Education Requirement: the RN to B.S.N. Completion program requires 36 credit hours of General Education in order to meet graduation standards. Students may select their General Education classes form any eligible courses within SF's approved General Education package. The Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the college's curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all 3000 or 4000 level courses.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Overview of Credits Required | |
Program prerequisite courses | 27 credit hours |
General Education courses | 22 credit hours |
Lower Division Elective Courses | 41 credit hours |
BSN Core Courses* | 30 credit hours |
Total required credit hours for program: | 120 credit hours |
*Core Courses | Credit Hours |
NUR 3805 (Transitions to Professional Nursing) | 3.00 |
NUR 3655 (Culture in Nursing) | 3.00 |
NUR 3065C (Advanced Health Assessment) | 3.00 |
NUR 3145 (Pharmacology) | 3.00 |
NUR 3165 (Nursing Research) | 3.00 |
NUR 4827 (Nursing Leadership and Management) | 3.00 |
NUR 4837 (Globalization of Health Care: Health Care Finance) | 3.00 |
NUR 4826 (Foundations of Nursing: Ethics) | 3.00 |
NUR 4636C (Community Health Nursing) | 3.00 |
NUR 4945 (BSN Capstone Course) | 3.00 |
Total Credit Hours | 30.00 |
Part-Time Option (Fall Entry) |
Term 1 |
Fall A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions |
Fall B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing |
Term 2 |
Spring A: NUR 3065C Advance Health Assessment |
Spring B: NUR 3165 Nursing Research |
Term 3 |
Summer A: NUR 3145 Pharmacology (offered only during summer) |
Summer B: NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer) |
Term 4 |
Fall A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and Management |
Fall B: NUR 4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance |
Term 5 |
Spring A: NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing |
Spring B: NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course |
Full-Time Option (Fall Entry) |
Term 1 |
Fall A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions and NUR 3065C Health Assessment |
Fall B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing and NUR 3165 Nursing Research |
Term 2 |
Spring A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing |
Spring B: NUR 4837 Nursing Finance and NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course |
Term 3 |
Summer A: NUR 3145 Pharmacology and NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer) |
Part-Time Option (Spring Entry) |
Term 1 |
Spring A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions |
Spring B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing |
Term 2 |
Summer A: NUR 3145 Pharmacology (offered only during summer) |
Summer B: NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer) |
Term 3 |
Fall A: NUR 3065C Advance Health Assessment |
Fall B: NUR 3165 Nursing Research |
Term 4 |
Spring A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership |
Spring B: NUR 4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance |
Term 5 |
Fall A: NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing |
Fall B: NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course |
Full-Time Option (Spring Entry) |
Term 1 |
Spring A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions and NUR 3065C Advanced Health Assessment |
Spring B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing and NUR 3165 Nursing Research |
Term 2 |
Summer A or Summer B: NUR 3145 Pharmacology and NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer) |
Term 3 |
Fall A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing |
Fall B: NUR 4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance and NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course |
Part-Time Option (Summer Entry) |
Term 1 |
Summer A: NUR3805 Transitions to Professional Nursing |
Summer B: NUR3655 Culture in Nursing |
Term 2 |
Fall A: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment |
Fall B: NUR3165 Nursing Research |
Term 3 |
Spring A: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management |
Spring B: NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance |
Term 4 |
Summer A: NUR4826 Ethics |
Summer B: NUR3145 Pharmacology |
Term 5 |
Fall A: NUR4636 Community Health Nursing |
Fall B: NUR4945 BSN Capstone |
Full-Time Option (Summer Entry) |
Term 1 |
Summer A: NUR3805 Transitions to Professional Nursing and NUR4826 Ethics |
Summer B: NUR3655 Culture in Nursing AND NUR3145 Pharmacology |
Term 2 |
Fall A: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment and NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management |
Fall B: NUR3165 Nursing Research and NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance |
Term 3 |
Spring A: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management |
Spring B: NUR4945 BSN Capstone |
Information in this packet is subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements.
Program Performance Standards
The B.S.N. program is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the B.S.N. program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Nursing Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disability Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disability Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.
Issue | Standard |
Critical Thinking | Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment. |
Interpersonal | Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. |
Communication | Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form. |
Mobility | Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and walk in hallways; maneuver within the healthcare or community settings. |
Tactile and Motor Skills | Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform nursing care. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and to provide nursing intervention. |
Hearing | Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. |
Visual | Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment. |
Student Achievement Outcome Data
Per ACEN Policy #29. The Nursing Programs Student Achievement Outcome Data can be viewed on the Health Sciences Program Effectiveness page.
Program Mission
The Nursing Programs of Santa Fe College provide quality nursing education that is student-oriented and accessible to a diverse student population, in response to the current healthcare needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs, student services, community leadership and service in healthcare.
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