Academic Chair Tracy Ison
Program Director Cheryl Woelfle
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited Associate in Science in Nursing degree program (A.S.N.). Upper division course work will consist of 30 credit hours addressing topics related to leadership and management, nursing theory, research, culture, pharmacology, community health, and population-based nursing across the lifespan. The course work will be completed online in asynchronous instruction. There will be one course with an online lab experience and two courses with planned clinical practice experiences.
All B.S.N. degree seeking students are required to complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including general education courses and demonstration of foreign language competence. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program adheres to the state’s common course prerequisites.
Career Opportunities
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. The median annual wage of registered nurses with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing was $93,600 in May 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accreditation
The Baccalaureate degree in nursing at Santa Fe College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) until June 30, 2029.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791
Florida Board of Nursing 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02 Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-488-0595 or 850-617-6457 fax floridasnursing.gov.
Requirements for Admission
To qualify for admission to the RN to B.S.N. program, you must do the following:
- Possess a minimum 2.5 overall college GPA.
- Enroll in Santa Fe College
- Submit official transcripts showing graduation from an A.S. Nursing program that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Email your RN license number to HealthSciences.Advising@sfcollege.edu. Please include your SFID in your message.
To help protect patients and students, upon acceptance to a Health Science Program, all students must undergo state and federal background checks and show proof of certain immunizations and negative drug screenings as required by clinical affiliates. Students will be provided instructions to complete these tasks at the appropriate time. For more information, please visit the “Before You Apply” webpage.
Note: If you have recently graduated from an A.S. Nursing program and do not yet have a license number, please email HealthSciences.Advising@sfcollege.edu and ask about conditional admission.
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
- All Nursing courses are offered in an online, 7-week (half semester) format.
- Students must take NUR3805 Professional Nursing in their first term and must earn at least a C before moving forward in the core Nursing coursework.
- Students must earn a C or better in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.
- Two Nursing classes have a practical component:
- NUR4636C Community Health Nursing, 45 hours of practice experience
- NUR4945 B.S.N. Capstone, 45 hours of practice experience
- Students may need to complete general education coursework, even if they have earned an A.A. degree or higher.
Please contact the Health Sciences Advising Office to go over your degree audit.
Foreign Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate foreign language competence through two years of sequential study in high school or 8 sequential credit hours of study at the college level.
General Education Requirement
Students must complete 21 credit hours of General Education coursework in addition to 31 credit hours of Preprofessional coursework to meet graduation standards. Students must select their General Education classes from eligible courses within SF’s approved General Education package. Please see the Health Sciences Advising Office with questions.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Overview of Credits Required
- Preprofessional courses: 31 credit hours
- General Education courses: 21 credit hours
- Lower Division Elective Courses: 38 credit hours
- B.S.N. Core Courses*: 30 credit hours
- Total required credit hours for program: 120 credit hours
Preprofessional Coursework
- BSC2085/L (4 Credit Hours)
- BSC2086/L (4 Credit Hours)
- CHM1030/L (4 Credit Hours) or CHM1020 (3 Credit Hours)
- MCB2000/L or MCB2010/L (4 Credit Hours)
- STA2023 (3 Credit Hours)
- PSY2012 or SYG 2000 (3 Credit Hours)
- DEP2004 (3 Credit Hours)
- HUN1201 (3 Credit Hours)
- NOTE: Choose one of the following Civics Literacy courses (3 Credit Hours). An assessment may also need to be completed through SF’s Placement and Assessment Center before graduation.
- AMH2020 US History Since 1877
- POS2041 American national Government
Core Courses* (30 total Credit Hours)
- NUR3805 Transitions to Professional Nursing (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR3655 Culture in Nursing (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR3145 Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR3165 Nursing Research (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR4837 Globalization of Health Care: Health Care Finance (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR4826 Foundations of Nursing: Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR4636C Community Health Nursing (3 Credit Hours)
- NUR4945 B.S.N. Capstone Course (3 Credit Hours)
Progression of Courses for the RN to B.S.N.
- Full-time completion: 2.5 semesters
- Part-time completion: 5 semesters
Summer Start (Full-Time)
- A/B terms: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment
- A/B terms: NUR3145 Pharmacology
Fall (Full-Time)
- A term: NUR3805 Transition to Professional Nursing and NUR3655 Culture in Nursing
- B term: NUR3165 Nursing Research and NUR4826 Foundations of Nursing: Ethics
Spring
- A term: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management and NUR4636C Community Health Nursing
- B term: NUR4945 B.S.N. Capstone and NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
Spring Start (Full-Time)
- A term: NUR3805 Transition to Professional Nursing and NUR3655 Culture in Nursing
- B term: NUR3165 Nursing Research and NUR4826 Foundations of Nursing: Ethics
Summer
- A/B terms: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment
- A/B terms: NUR3145 Pharmacology
Fall
- A term: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management and NUR4636C Community Health Nursing
- B term: NUR4945 B.S.N. Capstone and NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
Fall Start (Part-Time)
- A term: NUR3805 Transition to Professional Nursing
- B term: NUR3165 Nursing Research
Spring
- A term: NUR3655 Culture in Nursing
- B term: NUR4826 Foundations of Nursing: Ethics
Summer
- A/B terms: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment
- A/B terms: NUR3145 Pharmacology
Fall
- A term: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management
- B term: NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
Spring
- A term: NUR4636C Community Health Nursing
- B term: NUR4945 B.S.N. Capstone
Spring Start (Part-Time)
- A term: NUR3805 Transition to Professional Nursing
- B term: NUR3165 Nursing Research
Summer
- A/B terms: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment
- A/B terms: NUR3145 Pharmacology
Fall
- A term: NUR3655 Culture in Nursing
- B term: NUR4826 Foundations of Nursing: Ethics
Spring
- A term: NUR4827 Nursing Leadership and Management
- B term: NUR4837 Globalization of Healthcare: Healthcare Finance
Summer
- A/B terms: NUR3065C Advanced Health Assessment
- A/B terms: NUR3145 Pharmacology
Fall
- A term: NUR4636C Community Health Nursing
- B term: NUR4945 B.S.N. Capstone
Note: Information in this packet is subject to change. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements.
Program Mission
The Nursing Programs of Santa Fe College provide quality nursing education that is student-oriented and accessible to a diverse student population, in response to the current healthcare needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs, student services, community leadership and service in healthcare.
Program Goals
Outreach and Access Identify, assess and meet community needs to promote open access to the program.
Delivery Alternatives Assess student needs and outcomes as well as create innovative and flexible learning opportunities
Educational Programs Provide learning opportunities and academic support to ensure the highest levels of nursing practice.
Student Affairs Provide research-based, learner-centered program of services that supports access and student engagement from matriculation to goal attainment.
Workforce Development Provide a student-centered program in collaboration with local employers and consistent with state and national standards to prepare highly educated and competent B.S.N. Nurses to enter the workforce.
Human Resources Recruit, develop, assess and retain quality full- and part-time faculty and staff.
Technology Provide information and communications technology infrastructure and services to support the program’s mission
Resources Develop, obtain and allocate the necessary resources to implement the program’s mission.
Sustainability Education and Operations Provide a program that promotes environmental sustainability and health along with the promotion of wellness of students, faculty and staff.
Performance Standards
The B.S.N. program is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the B.S.N. program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Nursing Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disabilities Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.
Critical
Standard: Thinking Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment.
Interpersonal
Standard: Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Communication
Standard: Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
Mobility
Standard: Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and walk in hallways; maneuver within the healthcare or community settings.
Tactile and Motor Skills
Standard: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform nursing care. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and to provide nursing intervention.
Hearing
Standard: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
Visual
Standard: Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Overview of Credits Required
| Program Prerequisite |
27 credit hours |
| General Education |
36 credit hours |
| Lower Division Electives |
27 credit hours |
| B.S.N. Professional Core |
30 credit hours |
| Total required credit hours for program: |
120 credit hours total |