Veterans R.N. to B.S.N.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year (subject to change by the board of trustees without notice) is $399.00 per semester credit hour.

There are a number of Florida and hospital grants available for the Nursing student. Additionally, student loan interest for nursing students is lower than for students seeking other degrees. The Financial Aid Office is eager to assist you to explore all possible financial aid options.

FEES

• One Time Application Fee - $50: This fee is non-refundable and is required with each application.
• Health Professions Division General Access Fee - $145: may be required each year.
• NSU Student Services Fee - $1050 (Effective July 1, 2012) is required annually. ( Split between 3 Semesters Fall/Winter/Summer)
• Extra Fees - Students will incur additional cost such as; Books, FNSA dues, uniforms, lab coat and Graduation Costs.
• Background Checks: The College pays for the first background check per student any additional background check will be funded by the student.
• All tuition charges and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice.

The first semester's tuition and fees, are due on or before registration day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on or before the appropriate registration day. Students will not be admitted until their financial obligations have been met. The financial ability of applicants to complete their education at the college is important because of the limited number of positions available in each class. Applicants should have specific plans for financing 18 months of professional education. This should include tuition, living expenses, books, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses.

Each student is required to carry adequate personal medical and hospital insurance. Students may purchase Student Health Insurance for NSU Students through the University. Students who have adequate personal medical and hospital insurance may waive the Health insurance by filling out the Student Health Insurance Waiver.

Nova Southeastern University prepares nurses to deliver excellence in practice.

Goals

1. Integrate knowledge, theory, and evidence-based research into current nursing practice.
2. Assume a leadership role as a registered professional nurse in healthcare systems and diverse community settings.
3. Engage in activities for continued professional growth.

Outcomes

1. Exhibit leadership that supports healthcare policies and promote safe, quality nursing care within complex health care systems.
2. Integrate evidence-based practices that support decision-making in the delivery of nursing care.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family centered nursing care based on nursing theories and evidence-based practice.
4. Incorporate the concepts derived from liberal education to build an understanding of the human experience.
5. Incorporate technology and information management to promote a safe practice environment.
6. Engage in inter-professional collaboration to improve population health while considering fiscal and material resources in the delivery of safe nursing care.
7. Integrate legal, ethical and professional values within generalist nursing practice.
8. Collaborate with the inter-professional health community to provide culturally and spiritually competent patient and family centered care in health promotion and disease/injury prevention.

Application Procedures for Veterans

The deadline to complete and submit the NSU applications for Fall admission will be July 30th and for Winter admission the deadline is November 30th. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round. 

Visit the undergraduate admissions office pages for deadlines and other requirements.

Credits Granted with R.N. License: 61

*General Education

Total General Education Credits: 36

Core B.S.N. Courses

Total Core B.S.N. Credits: 36