Entry B.S. Nursing
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
Pursue Your Passion in a Rewarding Nursing Career
Your passion lies in caring for others. As a nurse, you can help improve patient lives. Nova Southeastern University’s Entry B.S. in Nursing program offers you the opportunity to advance the science of health care and the art of compassion while giving you an edge in starting your nursing career.
Earn your B.S.N. by completing the required 39-41 prerequisites along with your general studies courses. Once completed, you will transition smoothly into the bachelor's program.
SU is well known for its health care colleges and programs. Here, you will learn from expert faculty with years of experience working in health care settings. They know your name and provide you with individual attention. Human anatomy, chemistry, and microbiology are foundational courses in the Entry B.S. in Nursing program. These courses, in addition to others in math, writing, and the humanities, provide you with a well-rounded education that prepares you for the nursing school’s B.S.N. program.
Why Should You Major in Nursing at NSU?
- Faculty experiences cover a variety of health care settings, and an interdisciplinary perspective will help increase your versatility.
- 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.).
- Become a highly-qualified nurse in just two years and three months after completing your prerequisites for the program.
- Study at one of three locations across Florida: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Fort Myers, or Miami.
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Curriculum
- Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing Education
- Introduction to Professional Nursing
- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
- Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
- Foundations of Pathophysiology
- Foundations of Health Assessment
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing I
- Pharmacological Basis for Nursing Interventions I
- Health Care Ethics
- Primary Concepts of Adult Nursing II
- Pharmacological Basis for Nursing Interventions II
- Theoretical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
- Concepts of Maternal-Child Nursing & Families
- Research Methodologies and Evidence-Based Practice
- Genetics for Nursing Practice
- Concepts of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Population Health: Promotion, Prevention, and Disease Management
- The Nurse as a Leader and Manager
- The Business of Health Care
- Advanced Concepts of Adult Nursing
- Nursing Practicum
- Nursing in Today's Health Care Environment
Career Opportunities
Prepare to Go Further in Your Nursing Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of R.N.’s is projected to grow at a much faster rate than all occupations through 2029 due to increased emphasis on preventive care, increasing rates of health conditions, and general demand for health care services from an aging population. This is a major that leads to multiple job opportunities upon graduation and certification.
The competitive nursing field is changing to require the B.S.N. for new nurses, and you’ll become eligible for this degree program after completing the Entry B.S. in Nursing program requirements. 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.).
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.