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Bachelor of Science

College of Nursing

Nursing

NURS-BS

Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

Dr. Jean Lee

Acting Dean

(727) 341-3780

Lee.Jean@spcollege.edu

Program Summary

The RN to BSN Program at St. Petersburg College affords registered nurses the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing delivered in an online format. The program gives nurses a solid foundation for advancing their career or preparing for graduate nursing study. The program focuses on evidence-based practice, health promotion, cultural humility, technology, and leadership to meet the health needs of diverse populations.

Florida CIP Code

1105138012 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Federal CIP Code

51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

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Admission Rules

Please review the Nursing B.S.N. Admission Guide. The Admission Guide outlines the admission criteria specific to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in all post-secondary coursework. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admissions Checklist: Applicants must complete the online college application in MySPC, pay the non-refundable fee and submit documentation of an:

• Active, unrestricted, unencumbered (i.e. clear/active) RN license on admission and throughout the program.
• Official, unopened (sealed) high school transcript(s) or GED transcripts.
• Official transcript showing completion of an AS (or AAS) Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution (see https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx) or a Diploma in Nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ACEN (formerly, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission NLNAC see http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm).
• Official transcripts from all accredited college(s) and universities currently or previously attended.

A health program advising request can be made here: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/16998/

Graduation Rules

RN to BSN students must complete a total of 40 semester hours of upper-division coursework. Thirty-two (32) credit hours will consist of major core nursing courses and eight (8) credits will be completed via elective coursework. Ten (10) semester hours may be met by transfer from another institution. RN to BSN students must complete each NUR/NSP upper division course with a grade of “C” or better in order to receive credit and progress in the program.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.

CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).

MAJOR CORE COURSES

Complete 32 credits.

AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete 27 credits.

STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES

Complete 15 credits. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

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COLLEGE LEVEL CREDITS

Complete 39 credits.

MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES

Complete 8 credits

Any Upper Division Courses completed at SPC or another institution may be used to satisfy the 8 credit elective requirement.