Pursue Your Passion in a Rewarding Nursing Career
Your passion lies in caring for others. As a nurse, you can help improve patient lives. Nova Southeastern University’s Entry B.S. in Nursing program offers you the opportunity to advance the science of health care and the art of compassion, while giving you an edge in starting your nursing career.
Earn your B.S.N. by completing the required 39-41 prerequisites along with your general studies courses. Once completed, you will transition smoothly into the bachelor's program.
NSU is well known for its health care colleges and programs. Here, you will learn from expert faculty with years of experience working in health care settings. They know your name and provide you with individual attention. Human anatomy, chemistry, and microbiology are foundational courses in the Entry B.S. in Nursing program. These courses, in addition to others in math, writing and the humanities, provide you with a well-rounded education that prepares you for the nursing school’s B.S.N. program.
Why Should You Major in Nursing at NSU?
Prepare to Go Further in Your Nursing Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of R.N.’s is projected to grow at a much faster rate than all occupations through 2029 due to increased emphasis on preventive care, increasing rates of health conditions, and general demand for health care services from an aging population. This is a major that leads to multiple job opportunities upon graduation and certification.
The competitive nursing field is changing to require the B.S.N. for new nurses, and you’ll become eligible for this degree program after completing the Entry B.S. in Nursing program requirements. Completion of the B.S.N. prepares you for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX) and your initial licensure as a registered nurse (R.N.).
Average Starting Salary
According to Nurse.org, starting salaries for B.S.N.-prepared nurses range from $52,000 and $64,000 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
Tuition for the 2023 - 2024 Entry B.S. in Nursing degree is $35,880.00 annually. View Nursing tuition and fees information.
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 Lauderdale-Davie Campus, Fort Myers Campus or the Miami Campus.
Entry 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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