Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Florida Atlantic University

Program Details

The online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from Florida Atlantic University provides a strong foundation in the philosophy of caring as well as the practice of applying skills to a real-world nursing environment to improve patient outcomes. The RN to BSN program allows Registered Nurses to achieve their professional goals by completing their BSN degree and gaining leadership skills.

The program emphasizes the principles of patient- and family-centered care and holistic care. A nursing immersion experience allows students to practice in community and population health settings. 

Graduates can pursue healthcare roles such as:

  • Clinical nurse
  • Community health nurse
  • Clinical leader
  • Emergency room nurse

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Florida Atlantic University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold a current, unencumbered RN license in state of residency
  • Requires completion of 60 lower division college credits from an accredited institution and an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Restricted States

Delaware, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia