Program Suspended: This program has been suspended; no new students are being accepted. Students who are currently enrolled are expected to complete the program at the end of the Fall 2010 term.

NURSING – RN TO BSN PROGRAM (Online Program)
College: Nursing
Degree: B.S.N.
Limited Access: YES
Contact: Brenda Pereira
Address: 103 DUX
              Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310
Phone: (850) 644-5638
E-Mail: barosemena@nursing.fsu.edu

Description of Major
The RN to BSN program is a fully web-based, part-time program designed for the licensed Registered Nurse (RN) who is seeking career mobility through advanced education.  The undergraduate program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Students are strongly encouraged to obtain their Associate in Arts degree from a Florida public institution prior to applying to the program.

The College of Nursing has designed the curriculum to prepare professional leaders for practice in diverse settings.  Preparation includes viewing the recipients of nursing care within the context of the population group to which they belong, and providing preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative care in a wide variety of settings. Designed to capitalize on the RN’s prior learning and experience, the RN to BSN Program offers the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in a few as four semesters or as many as seven semesters of part-time study.

Prerequisite Coursework:
The following courses or their equivalent must be completed prior to entry into the nursing major. 15 hours of these should be used to satisfy the Liberal Studies requirement (6 hours Natural Sciences, 6 hours Social Sciences, 3 hours for the second mathematics course).  Applicants should be a Licensed Registered Nurse. 
*BSC X085, X085L (3,1) Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, or acceptable alternative
*BSC X086, X085L (3,1) Anatomy & Physiology II with lab, or acceptable alternative
*CHM XXXX (4) Any general chemistry course with lab, 4 credits or more
DEP X004 (3) Developmental Psychology or acceptable alternative
*HUN X201 (3) Science of Nutrition or NUR X192
*MCB X010C (4) Microbiology with lab or acceptable alternative
PSY X012 (3) General Psychology or SOP X004 (3) Social Psychology
STA X023 (3) Statistics or STA X014 or STA X122 or STA X022
SYG X000 (3) Introductory Sociology or SYG X010 or SYG X013
* To be admitted, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with a 3.0 minimum GPA in science coursework identified by an * in the above list.
Note:  State-wide common prerequisites are always under review.  For the most current information and for other courses that may serve as acceptable alternatives, visit http://facts23.facts.org/florida/facts/Home_Page/College_Students/Transferring/Common_Prerequisite_Manual/ .

Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies:
1) A required cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with a 3.0 minimum in science coursework (identified with an asterisk above)
2) Must possess an unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license for the State of Florida.

The RN to BSN program is designed for the part-time working professional and can be completed in as few as four consecutive semesters (about 15 months, based on fall semester matriculation) or as many as seven consecutive semesters (about 27 months).  Students are accepted into this program for the Spring Semester only (application deadline-October 1).  In addition to applying to the University and providing official transcripts, a separate RN to BSN Program Application to the College of Nursing is required. In addition, students applying for admission must have a minimum of 60 hours of transferable credit; an AA degree from a Florida public institution is strongly recommended.  Students must also verify satisfactory completion of the Florida CLAS or approved equivalency.  State policy requires that all students admitted to a state university present evidence of either two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 hours of the same foreign language in college. For complete details on FSU’s RN to BSN Program admission, contact the program coordinator listed above.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system.  Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.  Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.  You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu.

Major Program of Studies for Registered Nurses with Associate Degree:   30 hours
The RN to BSN Program consists of 30 credit hours of core and elective nursing courses to include 24 core hours and 6 or more elective hours as defined below.  Upon successful completion of the program sequence, students are eligible to receive up to 30 additional hours of departmental credit, which is posted prior to their final term of enrollment.
Required coursework:
NUR 3065C (4) Health Assessment, Wellness, and Prevention
NUR 3125 (4) Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing
NUR 3822 (4) Professionalism & Research in Nursing
NUR 3678 (4) Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations
NUR 4888C (3) Nursing Leadership in Systems of Care
NUR XXXX (3) Seminar: Current Issues in Nursing
NUR XXXXL (2) Professional Nursing Practicum
NUR XXXX (3) Nursing elective selected from an approved list
NUR XXXX (3) Nursing elective selected from an approved list
Clinical Documentation and Requirements:
The community-based curriculum offers a variety of clinical experiences throughout the State of Florida.  Students will satisfy the clinical requirements by working with a professional (preceptor) at a local Florida healthcare or community facility.  The College of Nursing has contracted with all sites used for clinical experiences and must mandate that certain documentation be on file for each student.  While enrolled in any clinical course in the RN to BSN program, students must have certain required documentation on file, which must be kept current to comply with the College of Nursing Policy, as well as the rules/regulations of our contracts with all participating clinical agencies.  Upon initial enrollment, all students must submit to an FDLE/FBI Level II Background Check.  Students will also be required to submit to a Certified Background review to include County of Residence Criminal Records, Residence History (last 7 years), Social Security Verification, Nationwide Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Scan, Nationwide Sexual Offenders Registry Scan, and the U.S. Patriot Act, as well as a urine drug screen.  Additionally, students must provide a copy of their unencumbered Florida RN license, proof of CPR certification, professional liability insurance, personal health insurance, and a completed Health Examination Form with proof of immunizations.  Additional requirements may be requested by individual clinical facilities/agencies. Following the first semester of enrollment and initial background check, the student will be required to submit a notarized Affidavit of Good Moral Character on an annual basis to certify that no offenses have been committed since the initial background checks were completed,

Computer Skills Competency:  0 hours beyond major.  Consult department for currently approved course.

Oral Communication Competency:  0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.  This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.  NUR 4642 (3) is an approved course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary (RN to BSN Program)
Total Hrs. Required 120
Liberal Studies 36*
Prerequisite Coursework 30*
Major Coursework 30#
Computer Skills 0 beyond required major coursework
Oral Competency 0-3
Electives 0
*NOTE: Some prerequisite coursework should be taken to partially fulfill Liberal Studies requirements; if not, it must be completed in addition to other coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Arts degree and all program prerequisites from a Florida public institution prior to enrollment at FSU.
#An additional 30 hours of departmental credit will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of a required course sequence.

Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.