Accelerated B.S. Nursing
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
Application deadline
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Introduction
Get a Successful Start in Nursing and Work Toward a Licensed Registered Nurse (R.N.)
Are you ready to make the switch and dive into a nursing career that allows you to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care? If you already have a bachelor’s degree, then Nova Southeastern University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for you. This fast-track nursing program offers you the value of graduating with a B.S.N. in just four semesters, so you can start making an impact even sooner.
At NSU, you’ll learn from expert faculty with years of experience working in a variety of health care settings. You’ll also be exposed to advanced patient-care technology including high-tech simulations that allow you to develop your skills with confidence. That’s in addition to your clinical hours, where you’ll gain hands-on experience working directly with diverse patient populations. NSU is known for graduating extraordinary nurses. With the NSU Edge, you can be among them.
Why Should You Major in Nursing at NSU?
- Learn from experienced nursing faculty who bring case studies to life.
- Work with advanced patient-care technology, including high-tech simulations.
- Complete clinical rotations in diverse health care settings.
- 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.).
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Curriculum
Fall
Semester 1
- Foundations of Professional Nursing
- Pharmacological Basis for Nursing Interventions
- The Nurse as a Leader and Manager
- Introduction into Professional Nursing
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing I
- Foundations of Health Assessment
- Foundations of Pathophysiology
- Concepts of Maternal-Child Nursing & Families
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing II
- Population Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Disease Management
- Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
- Theory/Research Foundations for Professional Nursing
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing III
- Nursing Practicum
- Nursing in Today's Healthcare Environment
Winter
- Foundations of Health Assessment
- Foundation of Pathophysiology
- Foundations of Professional Nursing
- Introduction into Professional Nursing
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing I
- The Nurse as a Leader and Manager
- Concepts of Maternal-Child Nursing & Families
- Pharmacological Basis for Nursing Interventions
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing II
- Population Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Disease Management
- Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
- Theory/Research Foundations for Professional Nursing
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing III
- Nursing Practicum
- Nursing in Today's Healthcare Environment
Career Opportunities
Promote Better Health Outcomes as a Graduate Nurse
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nurse employers value graduates of accelerated nursing programs because of the layers of skills and education these graduates bring to the workplace. An accelerated B.S.N. program builds upon the expertise you’ve already learned in your previous bachelor’s program so that when you’re ready to enter the workforce, you’ve got even more to offer your employer. Additionally, studies have shown that bachelor’s-prepared R.N.’s have better health outcomes than those patients cared for by associate degree-prepared nurses.
Average Starting Salary
According to a 2019 survey from Medscape, B.S.N.-prepared nurses make an average of $80,000 per year.
Shark Destinations
You’ll find NSU nursing alumni at health care organizations like 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 careers even further.
*Data provided by NSU’s Office of Career Development.