Nursing, B.S.N.

In order to qualify for admission to the RN to B.S.N. Completion Program you must:

1. Apply or readmit to Santa Fe College. Submit transcripts from high school and all post-secondary schools.
2. Have graduated with an A.A. degree that meets SF accreditation standards.
3. Have graduated from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Associate in Science in Nursing degree program, or have graduated from a National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) Associate in Science in Nursing degree program.
4. Possess current unencumbered RN license.
5. Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.50
6. Have completed the following courses with a "C" grade or higher:
   • BSC2085/L (4 credit hours)
   • BSC2086/L (4 credit hours)
   • CHM1030/L (4 credit hours) or CHM1083 (3 credit hours)
   • MCB2000/L or MCB2010/L (4 credit hours)
   • STA2023 (3 credit hours)
   • PSY2012 or SYG 2000 (3 credit hours)
   • DEP2004 (3 credit hours)
   • HUN1201 (3 credit hours)
   • NOTE: Choose one of the following Civics Literacy courses (3 credit hours). An assessment may also need to be completed through SF’s Placement and Assessment Center before graduation.
     • AMH2020 US History Since 1877
     • POS2041 American national Government

Foreign Language Requirement: Two years of sequential study in high school or eight (8) sequential credit hours of study at the college level. This requirement must be met before graduating from the B.S.N. program. Not required for application.

NOTE: Acceptance to SF College does not constitute admission to the RN to B.S.N. Completion program. Students will be admitted to the program in the order that admission qualifications are received and verified by Health Sciences Advisement Office.

This is a rigorous academic program with intensive curriculum. It is estimated that part-time students (enrolled in one B.S.N. course in a 7-week semester) must be able to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week for online classes, study time and assignments. Full-time students (enrolled in two B.S.N. courses in a 7-week semester) must be able to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week for online classes, study time and assignments. All students are required to maintain an active RN license.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 30 Credit Hours

• $3,793.20 Florida Residents
• $12,864.90 Non-Florida Residents

Additional Expenses

• $300.00 Distance Learning Fees
• $400 Books
• Variable Malpractice Insurance (acquired during program)

Program Cost Totals

• $4,493.20 Florida Residents
• $13,564.90 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education.  You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

All courses are offered as half-semester 7-week courses on a rotating basis. Course sequencing is flexible with the following exceptions:

• As an introduction into the B.S.N. program, students must successfully complete NUR3805 with a grade 'C' or higher to move forward in the program, including full-time students concurrently enrolled in NUR3065C.
• NUR4636C, NUR4827, NUR4837 and NUR4945 are the final four classes of the program.
• Courses are offered online. Two courses have a practice component. CCNE accreditation requires that BSN programs provide students with practice experience or clinical hours.
  
  • NUR4636C 45 hours of practice experience
  • NUR4945 45 hours of practice experience

Foreign Language Requirement: students must demonstrate foreign language competence through two years of sequential study in high school or eight (8) sequential credit hours of study at the college level. This requirement must be met before finishing the RN to B.S.N. Completion program.

General Education Requirement: the RN to B.S.N. Completion program requires 36 credit hours of General Education in order to meet graduation standards. Students may select their General Education classes form any eligible courses within SF's approved General Education package. The Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the college's curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all 3000 or 4000 level courses.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Overview of Credits Required

• Program prerequisite courses: 27 credit hours
• General Education courses: 22 credit hours
• Lower Division Elective Courses: 41 credit hours
• BSN Core Courses*: 30 credit hours
• Total required credit hours for program: 120 credit hours

Core Courses* (30 total credit hours)

• NUR 3805 Transitions to Professional Nursing (3 credit hours)
• NUR 3655 Culture in Nursing (3 credit hours)
• NUR 3065C Advanced Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
• NUR 3145 Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
• NUR 3165 Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4837 Globalization of Health Care: Health Care Finance (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4826 Foundations of Nursing: Ethics (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course (3 credit hours)

Part-Time Option (Fall Entry)

• Term 1
  • Fall A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions
  • Fall B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing
• Term 2
  • Spring A: NUR 3065C Advance Health Assessment
  • Spring B: NUR 3165 Nursing Research
• Term 3
  • Summer A: NUR 3145 Pharmacology (offered only during summer)
  • Summer B: NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer)
• Term 4
  • Fall A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Fall B: NUR 4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
• Term 5
  • Spring A: NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing
  • Spring B: NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course

Full-Time Option (Fall Entry)

• Term 1
  • Fall A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions and NUR 3065C Health Assessment
  • Fall B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing and NUR 3165 Nursing Research
• Term 2
  
  • Spring A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing
  • Spring B: NUR 4837 Nursing Finance and NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course
• Term 3
  
  • Summer A: NUR 3145 Pharmacology and NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer)

Part-Time Option (Spring Entry)

• Term 1
  
  • Spring A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions
  • Spring B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing
• Term 2
  
  • Summer A: NUR 3145 Pharmacology (offered only during summer)
  • Summer B: NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer)
• Term 3
  
  • Fall A: NUR 3065C Advance Health Assessment
  • Fall B: NUR 3165 Nursing Research
• Term 4
  
  • Spring A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership
  • Spring B: NUR 4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
• Term 5
  
  • Fall A: NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing
  • Fall B: NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course

Full-Time Option (Spring Entry)

• Term 1
  
  • Spring A: NUR 3805 Nursing Transitions and NUR 3065C Advanced Health Assessment
  • Spring B: NUR 3655 Culture of Nursing and NUR 3165 Nursing Research
• Term 2
  
  • Summer A or Summer B: NUR 3145 Pharmacology and NUR 4826 Nursing Ethics (offered only during summer)
• Term 3
  
  • Fall A: NUR 4827 Nursing Leadership and NUR 4636C Community Health Nursing
  • Fall B: NUR 4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance and NUR 4945 BSN Capstone Course

Part-Time Option (Summer Entry)

• Term 1
  
  • Summer A: NUR3805 Transitions to Professional Nursing
  • Summer B: NUR3655 Culture in Nursing
• Term 2
  
  • Fall A: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment
  • Fall B: NUR3165 Nursing Research
• Term 3
  
  • Spring A: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Spring B: NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
• Term 4
  
  • Summer A: NUR4826 Ethics
  • Summer B: NUR3145 Pharmacology
• Term 5
  
  • Fall A: NUR4636 Community Health Nursing
  • Fall B: NUR4945 BSN Capstone

Full-Time Option (Summer Entry)

• Term 1
  
  • Summer A: NUR3805 Transitions to Professional Nursing and NUR4826 Ethics
  • Summer B: NUR3655 Culture in Nursing AND NUR3145 Pharmacology
• Term 2
  
  • Fall A: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment and NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Fall B: NUR3165 Nursing Research and NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
• Term 3
  
  • Spring A: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Spring B: NUR4945 BSN Capstone

Information in this packet is subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements.

The Nursing Programs of Santa Fe College provide quality nursing education that is student-oriented and accessible to a diverse student population, in response to the current healthcare needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs, student services, community leadership and service in healthcare.

The B.S.N. program is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the B.S.N. program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Nursing Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disabilities Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.

Critical

Standard: Thinking Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment.

Interpersonal

Standard: Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

Communication

Standard: Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.

Mobility

Standard: Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and walk in hallways; maneuver within the healthcare or community settings.

Tactile and Motor Skills

Standard: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform nursing care. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and to provide nursing intervention.

Hearing

Standard: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.

Visual

Standard: Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment.

The program is effective in fulfilling its mission and goals as evidenced by achieving expected program outcomes. Evaluation data demonstrate program effectiveness. Data on program effectiveness are used to foster ongoing program improvement.

Completion Rates

The SF College RN to BSN program has established a benchmark of 70% completion rate, which is consistent with the CCNE benchmark.

Completion rates for the past three years:

2021 - 94.4%
2020 - 96.1%
2019 - 83.3%

Employment Rates

Employment rate data is collected at the time of program completion. Students are surveyed in their final semester of the program and asked to provide employment status. The employment rate is consistently higher than the 70% benchmark.

2021 - 98.6%
2020 - 98.8%
2019 - 100.%

Graduate achievement

Graduate achievement is an outcome measure that demonstrates program effectiveness. All BSN graduates are surveyed the following data demonstrates graduate success rates:

2021

94.4% of SF College BSN graduates report taking on more professional responsibility
51.4% of SF College BSN graduates report that they received a promotion
84.7% of SF college BSN graduates report receiving a pay increase
58.3% of SF College BSN graduates report that they are now in a leadership position
57% of SF college graduates report that they plan to enroll in a graduate program within 6 months post graduation

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

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