Get a Successful Start in Nursing and Work Toward a Licensed Registered Nurse (R.N.)
Are you ready to make the switch and dive into a nursing career that allows you to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care? If you already have a bachelor’s degree, then Nova Southeastern University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for you. This fast-track nursing program offers you the value of graduating with a B.S.N. in just five semesters, so you can start making an impact even sooner.
At NSU, you’ll learn from expert faculty with years of experience working in a variety of health care settings. You’ll also be exposed to advanced patient-care technology including high-tech simulations that allow you to develop your skills with confidence. That’s in addition to your clinical hours, where you’ll gain hands-on experience working directly with diverse patient populations. NSU is known for graduating extraordinary nurses. With the NSU Edge, you can be among them.
Why Should You Major in Nursing at NSU?
Promote Better Health Outcomes as a Graduate Nurse
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nurse employers value graduates of accelerated nursing programs because of the layers of skills and education these graduates bring to the workplace. An accelerated B.S.N. program builds upon the expertise you’ve already learned in your previous bachelor’s program, so that when you’re ready to enter the workforce, you’ve got even more to offer your employer. Additionally, studies have shown that bachelor’s-prepared R.N.’s have better health outcomes than those patients cared for by associate degree-prepared nurses.
Average Starting Salary
According to a 2019 survey from Medscape, B.S.N.-prepared nurses make an average of $80,000 per year.
Shark Destinations
You’ll find NSU nursing alumni at health care organizations like Lee Health, Naples Community Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Baptist Health SFL, Miami Children's Hospital, Aventura Hospital, Cleveland Clinic FL, Broward Health and Jackson Memorial.* Some of our graduates go on to pursue master’s or doctoral-level nursing degrees at NSU to take their career even further.
*Data provided by NSU’s Office of Career Development
Quick Facts
Tuition
Curriculum
This degree program is 64 total credits to complete.
Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online. The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS and supplemental NSU applications for fall admission is August 1 and December 1 for winter admission.
Delivery Options
Coursework is available at NSU's Fort Myers Campus or the Miami Campus.
Accelerated B.S. in Nursing Curriculum
*1 credit of clinical = 50 clock hours
**2 credits of clinical = 100 clock hours
***3 credits of clinical = 150 clock hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
| DEGREE TITLE | LEVEL | DEGREE |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor | B.S.N. |
Please be advised that in accordance with state and federal regulations, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is required to provide the following information to prospective students considering enrollment in a degree program that leads to professional licensure.
At this time, we cannot confirm that the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories outside of Florida. Although Florida law (Section 464.008 [1], [c], Florida Statute) indicates that educational requirements are met if the student graduates from an accredited program, students must check with the state in which they are seeking licensure for any additional requirements.
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, BSN Program is a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The program includes 2835 didactic hours and 1325 clinical hours. Upon completing the BSN program, a student may apply for licensure in Florida or in their home state.
Students may also apply for a multi-state license if their home state is part of the nurse licensure compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse to have a multistate license to practice in their home state and other approved compact states (https://www.nursecompact.com/index.htm).
All 50 states in the United States use the same licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN and all states have the same standard for passing. The exam is computer adapted and graded a pass/fail. https://www.nursinglicensure.org/articles/rn-licensing.html.
| PROGRAM MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CANNOT BE CONFIRMED IF PROGRAM MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Florida | All States (Except Florida) the District of Columbia and the US protectorates, as defined in 34 CFR §600.2. |
For all students, applicants, or prospective students seeking licensure in any state listed in the “Program Does Not Meet Educational Requirements” or “Cannot Be Confirmed If Program Meets Educational Requirements” columns, please see the chart below detailing these states’ licensing boards and contact information.
| STATE | LICENSING BOARD/CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Alabama | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-alabama.html#rn |
| Alaska | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx |
| Arizona | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-arizona.html#rn |
| Arkansas | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-arkansas.html#rn |
| California | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-california.html#rn |
| Colorado | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-colorado.html |
| Connecticut | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-connecticut.html#rn |
| Delaware | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-delaware.html#rn |
| District of Columbia | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-dc.html#rn |
| Georgia | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-georgia.html#rn |
| Hawaii | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-hawaii.html#rn |
| Idaho | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-idaho.html#rn |
| Illinois | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-illinois.html#rn |
| Indiana | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-indiana.html#rn |
| Iowa | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-iowa.html |
| Kansas | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-kansas.html#rn |
| Kentucky | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-kentucky.html#rn |
| Louisiana | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-louisiana.html#rn |
| Maine | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-maine.html#rn |
| Maryland | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-maryland.html#rn |
| Massachusetts | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-massachusetts.html#rn |
| Minnesota | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-minnesota.html#rn |
| Michigan | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-michigan.html#rn |
| Mississippi | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-mississippi.html#rn |
| Missouri | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-missouri.html#rn |
| Montana | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-montana.html#rn |
| Nebraska | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-nebraska.html#rn |
| Nevada | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-michigan.html#rn |
| New Hampshire | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-hampshire.html#rn |
| New Jersey | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-jersey.html#rn |
| New Mexico | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-mexico.html#rn |
| New York | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-york.html#rn |
| North Carolina | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-north-carolina.html#rn |
| North Dakota | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-north-dakota.html#rn |
| Ohio | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-ohio.html#rn |
| Oklahoma | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-oklahoma.html#rn |
| Oregon | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-oregon.html#rn |
| Pennsylvania | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-pennsylvania.html#rn |
| Rhode Island | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-rhode-island.html |
| South Carolina | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-south-carolina.html#rn |
| South Dakota | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-south-dakota.html#rn |
| Tennessee | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-tennessee.html#rn |
| Texas | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-texas.html#rn |
| Utah | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-utah.html#rn |
| Vermont | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-vermont.html#rn |
| Virginia | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-virginia.html#rn |
| Washington | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-washington.html#rn |
| West Virginia | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-west-virginia.html#rn |
| Wisconsin | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-wisconsin.html#rn |
| Wyoming | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-wyoming.html#rn |
| American Samoa | www.board-of-nursing.com/american-samoa-board-of-nursing.php |
| Guam | https://www.registerednursern.com/guam-board-of-nursing-board-of-nursing-guam-information-registered-nurse-rn/ |
| Northern Mariana Islands | https://nmibon.info/ |
| US Virgin Islands | http://www.board-of-nursing.com/virgin-islands-board-of-nursing.php |
To access nurse practice acts and administrative codes by state please visit the National of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN website (NCSBN) https://www.ncsbn.org/npa.htm
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Timothy O'Connor R.N., Ph.D., L.N.H.A. toconnor@nova.edu.
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