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Become the Leader Needed Now.
As a nurse, you have the desire to make a difference. Your passion for caregiving drives you to excel. Nova Southeastern University Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing's B.S.N. to D.N.P. program offers you a pathway to elevate your clinical expertise across dynamic settings to emerge as a nursing leader.
Focused on professional practice, this program empowers you with the skills to deliver expert nursing within intricate systems that align with your chosen specialization. The D.N.P. degree is your catalyst to advanced roles such as nurse practitioner, educator, executive, or researcher, empowering you to meet the call of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for nurses to attain their doctoral degrees to meet the surging demands of health care.
Why Choose NSU's B.S.N. to D.N.P. Program?
- Integrated Path: Seamlessly blend M.S.N. and D.N.P. studies, propelling you forward with dual degrees.
- Tailored Expertise: Choose one of six M.S.N. concentrations, including Executive Nurse Leadership, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Immersive Learning: Complete more than 500 clinical hours each in M.S.N. and D.N.P., totaling 1,000 hours of hands-on experience.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty immersed in diverse health care and gain real-world insights.
- Cutting-Edge Experience: Engage with advanced health care technology and systems, turning research into evidence-based practice.
Begin your journey toward empowerment and positive change with NSU's B.S.N. to D.N.P. program.
Why Earn a Nursing Degree at NSU?
Quick Facts
B.S.N. to D.N.P. Curriculum
Curriculum (75 Total Credits): Semester I
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
Credits
Semester VI
Credits
Semester VII
Credits
Semester VIII
Credits
Semester IX
Credits
Semester X
Credits
Semester XI
Credits
* Requires 150 clinical hours
** Requires 170 clinical hours
***Requires 255 clinical hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Curriculum (75 Total Credits): Semester I
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
Credits
Semester VI
Credits
Semester VII
Credits
Semester VIII
Credits
Semester IX
Credits
Semester X
Credits
Semester XI
Credits
*Requires 85 clinical hours
**Requires 150 clinical hours
***Requires 170 clinical hours
^Requires 255 clinical hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Curriculum (75 Total Credits): Semester I
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
Credits
Semester VI
Credits
Semester VII
Credits
Semester VIII
Credits
Semester IX
Credits
Semester X
Credits
Semester XI
Credits
*Requires 150 clinical hours
**Requires 170 practicum hours
***Requires 225 clinical hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Curriculum (69 Total Credits): Semester I
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
Credits
Semester VI
Credits
Semester VII
Credits
Semester VIII
Credits
*Requires 150 clinical hours
**Requires 170 clinical hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Curriculum (69 Total Credits): Semester I
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
3
Semester VI
Credits
Semester VII
Credits
Semester VIII
Credits
*Requires 150 clinical hours
**Requires 170 clinical hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Curriculum (69 Total Credits): Semester I
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
Credits
Semester VI
Credits
Semester VII
Credits
Semester VIII
Credits
*Requires 150 clinical hours
**Requires 170 clinical hours
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Ready for the Next Step?
Submit Transcripts & Additional Required Documents to NursingCAS
Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.
NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
International applicants coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below.
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.
Once your application and all documents have been received, the application will be processed and reviewed.
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DEGREE TITLE |
LEVEL |
DEGREE |
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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 multi-state 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.
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PROGRAM MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
CANNOT BE CONFIRMED IF PROGRAM MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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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.
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STATE |
LICENSING BOARD/CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Alabama |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-alabama.html#rn |
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Alaska |
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx |
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Arizona |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-arizona.html#rn |
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Arkansas |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-arkansas.html#rn |
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California |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-california.html#rn |
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Colorado |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-colorado.html |
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Connecticut |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-connecticut.html#rn |
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Delaware |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-delaware.html#rn |
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District of Columbia |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-dc.html#rn |
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Georgia |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-georgia.html#rn |
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Hawaii |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-hawaii.html#rn |
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Idaho |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-idaho.html#rn |
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Illinois |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-illinois.html#rn |
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Indiana |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-indiana.html#rn |
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Iowa |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-iowa.html |
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Kansas |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-kansas.html#rn |
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Kentucky |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-kentucky.html#rn |
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Louisiana |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-louisiana.html#rn |
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Maine |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-maine.html#rn |
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Maryland |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-maryland.html#rn |
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Massachusetts |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-massachusetts.html#rn |
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Minnesota |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-minnesota.html#rn |
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Michigan |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-michigan.html#rn |
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Mississippi |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-mississippi.html#rn |
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Missouri |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-missouri.html#rn |
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Montana |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-montana.html#rn |
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Nebraska |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-nebraska.html#rn |
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Nevada |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-michigan.html#rn |
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New Hampshire |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-hampshire.html#rn |
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New Jersey |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-jersey.html#rn |
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New Mexico |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-mexico.html#rn |
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New York |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-new-york.html#rn |
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North Carolina |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-north-carolina.html#rn |
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North Dakota |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-north-dakota.html#rn |
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Ohio |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-ohio.html#rn |
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Oklahoma |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-oklahoma.html#rn |
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Oregon |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-oregon.html#rn |
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Pennsylvania |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-pennsylvania.html#rn |
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Rhode Island |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-rhode-island.html |
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South Carolina |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-south-carolina.html#rn |
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South Dakota |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-south-dakota.html#rn |
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Tennessee |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-tennessee.html#rn |
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Texas |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-texas.html#rn |
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Utah |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-utah.html#rn |
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Vermont |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-vermont.html#rn |
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Virginia |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-virginia.html#rn |
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Washington |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-washington.html#rn |
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West Virginia |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-west-virginia.html#rn |
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Wisconsin |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-wisconsin.html#rn |
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Wyoming |
https://www.nursinglicensure.org/state/nursing-license-wyoming.html#rn |
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American Samoa |
www.board-of-nursing.com/american-samoa-board-of-nursing.php |
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Guam |
https://www.registerednursern.com/guam-board-of-nursing-board-of-nursing-guam-information-registered-nurse-rn/ |
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Northern Mariana Islands |
https://nmibon.info/ |
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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/policy/npa.page
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Timothy O'Connor R.N., Ph.D., L.N.H.A. toconnor@nova.edu.