Program offered online by Jacksonville University - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing [BSN]
- Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice
- Nursing Assessment for the Experienced Nurse
- Nursing Research for the Experienced Nurse
- Health Promotion & Rehabilitation Nursing Theory
- Physiological Adaptation to Illness
- Critical Care Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse
- Community Health Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse
- Community Health Nursing Practice for the Experienced Nurse
- Leadership & Management in Professional Practice
- Professional Nursing Synthesis for the Experienced Nurse
- Elective – Omega Strategies
- Elective – Nursing Art: Magic of Music Intervention
About Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University is an accredited school that has been serving the needs of nurses just like you for over 60 years. Earn your RN-to BSN degree in as little as 2 years from a school recently named a "Leading Southern University" by U.S. News & World Report
Founded 60 years ago, Jacksonville University, which has over 18,000 alumni, is located on a beautiful 260-acre campus overlooking the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL. JU is a traditional, regionally accredited, long-standing university with an outstanding faculty, NCAA Division I athletic teams to cheer for and unparalleled academic and technical support.
The University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Jacksonville University, with students from 44 states and 55 foreign countries, offers seven Bachelor’s Degrees in more than 30 areas. Graduate programs include the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Master of Business Administration and the Executive Master of Business Administration. JU also offers dual degree programs with Columbia University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis and others.
The RN-to-BSN Degree Program.
Program Fundamentals
According to a January 2001 survey sponsored by the Florida Hospital Association on Nursing Opinions on Solving the Nursing Shortage, RNs need "flexible educational programs for advanced degrees, and improved access for associate and diploma nurses to obtain a BSN degree."
Jacksonville University has designed this program to offer RNs an opportunity to complete their baccalaureate education while managing work and family responsibilities. The program, which is offered through the School of Nursing, was designed by both nursing educators and nursing service administrators, resulting in a curriculum that blends a strong academic science base with extensive clinical instruction.
Features of the RN to BSN program include:
- Receive up to 30 credits for an active U.S. RN license
- Opportunity to transfer up to 64 credits
- Accelerated pace
- Student-centered approach
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is $375 per credit hour and there is a $35 application fee due when applying to Jacksonville University. Books and materials are additional. Your tuition cost may be tax deductible. Contact your tax advisor for more information. For questions and information about the program, please contact a Jacksonville Representative at 1-866-257-4316 .
Federal Financial Aid
Financial aid can come from a variety of sources, including federal loans and grants, and state loans, grants and scholarships. Determine your eligibility for Federal student aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is used to apply for federal student financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study. In addition, it is used by most states and schools to award non-federal student financial aid. (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)
FSA the Federal Student Aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide over $60 billion a year in grants, loans and work-study assistance. (www.studentaid.ed.gov)
Federal Stafford Loans are student loans that must be repaid and are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. First-year undergraduates are eligible for loans up to $2,625. Amounts increase for subsequent years of study, with higher amounts for graduate students. If you qualify (based on need) for a subsidized Stafford loan, the government will pay the interest on your loan while you are in school.
Federal PLUS Loans are unsubsidized loans made to parents. If you are independent or your parents cannot get a PLUS loan, you are eligible to borrow additional Stafford Loan funds.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are grants available for undergraduates only; awards range from $100-$4,000.
Perkins Loans are low-interest loans that must be repaid; the maximum annual loan amount is $4,000 for undergraduate students and $6,000 for graduate students.
Federal Pell Grants are available to undergraduate students only. Grants do not have to be repaid. The maximum Pell Grant for the 2002-2003 award year is $4,000.
Florida Student Assistance Grants - The Florida Student Assistance Grant is a need-based state institutional administered program.
Florida Resident Access Grant - Receive a $2,686 grant to help pay your tuition at Jacksonville University. Florida residents only.
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