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Your compassion drives you. As a nurse, you're a source of positive change for patients. Nova Southeastern University Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing's Entry B.S. in Nursing program invites you to embark on a transformative path, where you'll embrace the art of compassion and excel in the science of health care.
To start on your B.S.N. journey, you’ll complete the required 56-57 credits of prerequisites, including courses like human anatomy, chemistry, and microbiology. You'll also take general education classes in math, writing, and humanities. Together, these create a strong foundation for your education, preparing you for success in the B.S.N. program and beyond.
At NSU, our seasoned faculty members have extensive health care experience and are committed to your growth. Excel with personalized attention and support.
I needed somewhere I felt like I could shine. At NSU, I’m in the right place.
Jovanna Lindsay | B.S.N. Student
Why Should You Major in Nursing at NSU?
Why Should You Major in Nursing at NSU?
Quick Facts
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 because of increased emphasis on preventive care, increasing rates of health conditions, and demand for health care services from an aging population. This major 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.).
Shark Destinations
You’ll find NSU nursing alumni at health care organizations such as 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
Entry B.S. in Nursing Curriculum
Semester I
Credits
Semester II
Credits
Semester III
Credits
Semester IV
Credits
Semester V
Credits
*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.
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE/NOTIFICATION STATEMENT
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Degree Title (Concentration) |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) |
Undergraduate |
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT This Disclosure is strictly limited to NSU’s determination of whether the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, if successfully completed, would be sufficient to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in a State, as defined as 34 C.F.R. § 600.2.
NOTE: This Disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular State licensure entity will approve or deny your application for certification or professional licensure. Furthermore, this Disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulations that may affect your application for certification or licensure or occur after this disclosure has been made. If your career plans include pursuing professional licensure or certification in your chosen field, it is important to become educated on the credentialing requirements of the state in which you hope to practice by contacting the state’s licensure entity.
In accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 668.43, NSU has determined whether the Program satisfies State educational requirements for licensure as follows: |
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PROGRAM MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Virgin Islands Puerto Rico, Guam |
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State licensure or certification requirements can vary from state to state, depending on each State’s laws and regulations. The State licensure entities are responsible for overseeing the educational and non-educational requirements for licensure or certification for their State.
We encourage all enrolled students and prospective students to contact their applicable State licensure entities to familiarize themselves with the specific professional licensure or certification requirements. For information on how to contact State licensure entities, please visit the U.S. Department of Education State Contacts webpage at: https://www.ed.gov/contact-us/state-contacts
If you have trouble obtaining the information you need, or if you have any other questions regarding certification, please contact Dr. Timothy O’Connor, The Director of Assessment and Accreditation, at (954) 262-1894 OR toconnor@nova.edu for assistance. |
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