RN-to-BSN Degree Jacksonville University Jacksonville University Puts the Campus Online… And Time on Your Side! Online streaming video lectures, chat room discussions, virtual office hours for professors, and numerous other features make the Jacksonville University Online RN-to-BSN Degree Program the optimum experience for adult learners. In this unique program, you are taught by the very same professors that teach on-campus and you earn the exact same degree as on-campus students – yet you have the flexibility to “attend class” anytime, anywhere, 24/7. Your studies never have to interfere with work or family commitments! Now you can enjoy all the benefits of attending a prestigious, regionally accredited university – from the comfort of your own home or office! Jacksonville University has designed this program to offer registered nurses (RNs) an opportunity to complete their baccalaureate education while managing work and family responsibilities. The program, which is offered through the School of Nursing, has been designed by both nursing educators and nursing service administrators. The curriculum blends a strong academic science base with extensive clinical instruction. VA Nurses: Click here for details on how you could receive $10,000 a year while attending!

University Information

About Jacksonville University Jacksonville University offers one of the largest online RN-to-BSN degree programs in the country and is a member of the University Alliance Online, the nation’s largest exclusive e-learning provider of degree and certificate programs from regionally accredited universities with over 100,000 enrollments. JU is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost teaching institutions, having won four Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year Awards in the past 12 years. JU was also recently named a “hidden treasure” in American higher education by Newsweek College Catalog and a "Leading Southern University" by U.S. News and World Report. The Jacksonville University School of Nursing consistently ranks at the top among Bachelor of Science programs in Florida on national licensure exams. Founded 60 years ago, Jacksonville University, which has over 17,000 alumni, is located on a beautiful 260-acre campus overlooking the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL. JU is a traditional, regionally accredited, long-standing university with an outstanding faculty, NCAA Division I athletic teams to cheer for and unparalleled academic and technical support. The University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLN) and has received preliminary approval from the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Jacksonville University, with students from 44 states and 55 foreign countries, offers seven Bachelor’s Degrees in more than 30 areas. Graduate programs include the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Master of Business Administration and the Executive Master of Business Administration. JU also offers dual degree programs with Columbia University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis and others.

Curriculum & Courses

Curriculum Online streaming video lectures and outstanding communication between faculty and students bring your PC to life and the classroom to you, offering an educational experience that no text-based program can match! You are actually taught by the very same professors that teach on-campus and the degree you earn is identical to that which is earned by on-campus students. You can earn your BSN degree in 15 months with Jacksonville University's Online RN-to-BSN Degree Program. * Eleven (11) course program * Eight (8) weeks per session * Total of 33 credit hours RNs can enroll in the JU Online RN-to-BSN Degree Program at any time and may begin their studies at six (6) convenient times during the year. Upon successful completion of the (33) required credit hours, you will receive your BSN degree. Your degree is exactly the same as those earned by on-campus students. The Online RN-to-BSN Degree Program is structured so that one course builds upon the mastery of other courses and emphasizes the integration of course material to ensure a cohesive coordinated learning experience. Curriculum Overview Nursing students take courses in human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, general psychology, human growth and development, in addition to core curriculum requirements required by the University. Additionally, nursing students take 68 credit hours of nursing courses. Overall Requirements Admission to JU and the School of Nursing Graduation from a state approved and/or diploma-nursing program. A GPA of 2.5 or better. An active Registered Nurse license with no restrictions or probationary status. Completion of a minimum 28 semester hours of non-nursing required courses. Course Number Course Title Credit Hours NUR 342 SI Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice 3 NUR 343 Nursing Assessment for the Experienced Nurse 3 NUR 332 Nursing Research 3 NUR 350 Health Promotion & Restoration in Nursing 3 NUR 412 Physiological Adaptation to Illness 3 NUR 440 Critical Care Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse 3 NUR 450 SI Community Health Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse 3 NUR 451 Community Health Nursing Practice for the Experienced Nurse 3 NUR 462 Leadership & Management in Professional Practice 3 NUR 461 Professional Nursing Synthesis for the Experienced Nurse 4 Choose One Elective Credit Hours NUR 424 Special Topics: Nursing Art: Magic of Music Intervention 2 NUR 424B Special Topics: Omega Strategies 2 TOTAL NURSING CREDITS 33 Professional RN Licensure and Work Experience Up to 32 JU awards up to 33 credits for lower level nursing through their licensure exam. Foundations: *College Algebra 3 Note: Special consideration given to students with AA degree. Please call for individual advisement. *This course may be waived for students who have taken two years of algebra in high school and received a grade of "C" or better.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements Transfer Students Jacksonville University encourages applications from students who have attended regionally accredited colleges and universities. Each year, approximately one-third of the entering class is composed of transfer students. To be considered for admission as a transfer student, the student must have completed the equivalent of at least one semester of academic work following graduation from high school. Students who are concurrently enrolled in high school and college are not considered to be transfer students. Accreditation Jacksonville University Bachelor of Science degree in nursing program is accredited by the following accrediting agencies: 1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The AACN is the national voice for university and four-year college education programs in nursing. 2. The National League for Nursing. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education schools and programs, both post-secondary and higher degree. NLNAC is a nationally recognized specialized accrediting agency for all types of nursing programs. 3. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency. Jacksonville University's RN-to-BSN holds preliminary approval by the CCNE. 4. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees (SACS). Academic Preparation Admission to the School of Nursing is a selective process. Students apply to the School of Nursing and also must gain admission to JU. Applicants are required to complete 28 credits of courses toward the nursing major with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. The following courses must be completed prior to admission to the School of Nursing: anatomy & physiology, 7 credit hours; chemistry (with lab), 4 credit hours; English (must be equivalent to EH 111-112 offered at JU), 6 credit hours. Candidates for admission to the School of Nursing also must hold Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, submit required health and immunization documentation, submit three letters of recommendation, and schedule and complete an interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee.

Registration

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