Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (RN-BSN)
Dean of Nursing and Health Professions: Dr. Rosie Fairchild, PhD, RN, CNE, NE-BC
Acting Director of Nursing - Dr. Jean Davis, DNP, EdD, FNP-BC, CNS-BC, LHRM
On March 17, 2009, the State Board of Education approved SCF's (then MCC's) proposal
to deliver a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree to Manatee and Sarasota
counties. In July 2009, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) approved SCF for the granting
of baccalaureate level degrees.
SCF's B.S.N. program was developed in response to requests from local hospitals and
healthcare providers. The program started in January 2010, on both the Bradenton and
Venice campuses, and provides current registered nurses (RN) with the opportunity
to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. To provide additional access to education
for working RN's approval to offer the RN-BSN program in an online format was secured and
coursework began in the 2011-12 academic year.
The RN-BSN program is designed for current Florida registered nurses (RN) who would
like to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This program incorporates prior nursing
education and experience with nursing practice, theory, concepts, and leadership skills.
B.S.N. coursework will address topics related to leadership and management, informatics,
community and public health, nursing theory and research.
Program Mission:
The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baccalaureate nursing program’s mission
is to educate students to be leaders in the art and science of nursing.
SCF offers the RN-BSN program in a completely online format or online with some blended
course options.
Application requirements:
• Applied and accepted to SCF; all students must be administratively and academically in good standing. Not a current SCF student? Apply now to SCF.
• A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0;
• A current, unencumbered, unrestricted Florida RN license or eligible for Florida RN licensure;
• Ability to complete a 45 hour practicum requirement within the State of Florida and
• Completion of at least 45 hours with at least 32 hours of prerequisite courses listed below (with a grade of C or better).
Prerequisite courses:
BSC 2085C - Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
BSC 2086C - Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
CHM 1025C - Introductory Chemistry with lab or any A.A.; BSC, CHM or PHY prefix course (3 credit hour minimum)
DEP 2004 - Human Development: Life Span
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I
ENC 1102 - Written Communication II
Humanities - Any Area IV, A.A
HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Mathematics -Any Area II, A.A.
MCB 2010C - Microbiology with lab
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics
• A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0;
• A current, unencumbered, unrestricted Florida RN license or eligible for Florida RN licensure;
• Ability to complete a 45 hour practicum requirement within the State of Florida and
• Completion of at least 45 hours with at least 32 hours of prerequisite courses listed below (with a grade of C or better).
Prerequisite courses:
BSC 2085C - Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
BSC 2086C - Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
CHM 1025C - Introductory Chemistry with lab or any A.A.; BSC, CHM or PHY prefix course (3 credit hour minimum)
DEP 2004 - Human Development: Life Span
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I
ENC 1102 - Written Communication II
Humanities - Any Area IV, A.A
HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Mathematics -Any Area II, A.A.
MCB 2010C - Microbiology with lab
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics
The Associate in Science and Baccalaureate Nursing Programs are approved by the Florida
Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA
30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Fax: (404) 975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org
Web: www.acenursing.org
