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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing (B.S.)
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State CIP Code 1105138012
*This program is fully available online.
The baccalaureate program in nursing at Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The program is an R.N. to B.S.N. degree career ladder and is open to applicants who currently hold a valid Registered Nursing license and have completed an ADN or diploma program. The program can be completed in three to four semesters. Program content for the B.S.N. program meets those specified in Florida’s A.S. to B.S. Articulation Manual. All theory courses are taught through NWF Online (https://www.nwfsc.edu/online/) and experiential learning can be completed near the student’s residence.
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Lower Division Courses
Unless otherwise specified, select courses from each category, see the A.A. Degree General Education Requirements section of catalog for course listings:
A minimum grade of “C” in all lower division courses is required.
General Education Course Requirements
(To include GE courses that are required B.S.N. Common Prerequisites)
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of general education coursework, the student will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking;
- Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning and evaluation to formulate judgments, reach decisions and solve problems.
- Understand and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods;
- Find, evaluate, organize and use information accurately and effectively;
- Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
Total General Education Credits: 36
B.S.N. Common Prerequisite Courses
(Additional Common Prerequisites to those listed above under GE) Total Common Prerequisite Courses: 13
Foreign Language
Credits must be earned in the same foreign language; the requirement may also be satisfied with two years of the same high school foreign language or appropriate score on an approved CLEP examination. Total Foreign Language Credits: 8
Lower Division Nursing and Other Courses
Generally, these are the NUR courses required in the associate degree nursing program; credits may vary depending on how many additional non-NUR credits are needed to meet associate degree requirements. Total Lower Division Nursing and Other Courses: 10-44
Total Lower Division Credits: 76
Lower division credits may differ from this number depending on whether or not the student must complete additional prerequisites or foreign language credits. Core Courses
A minimum grade of “C” in each Core course is required.
Total Upper Division Nursing Credits: 30
Upper Division Nursing Electives
Choose one 3 credit hour course listed below:
Articulation Credits
Credits are awarded during the final semester of the program.
Total Articulation Credits: 14
Total Upper Division Credits: 44
Total Program Credits Required: 120
Suggested Two Year Academic Plan
This program admits students in the fall/spring/summer semester(s). Below is a sample academic plan for these students admitted in the identified semester.
| Nursing (B.S.) (BSNG) |
| First Year |
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| Summer Semester |
| General Education Physical Science Course (CHM or PHY) 3 or 4 Credit Hours |
| STA 2023 - Statistics 3 Credit Hours ♦ |
| Foreign Language I 4 Credit Hours |
| Total Semester Hours: 10-11 |
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| Second Year |
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| Articulation credits are awarded upon enrollment in NUR 4956 14 Credit Hours |
| Total Artiulation Credits: 14 |
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| Total Upper Division Program Hours: 67-68 |
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