RN – BSN., Nursing [8019]

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State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baccalaureate nursing program’s goal is to educate students to be leaders in the art and science of nursing.

Program Highlights:

• Flexible schedule, ideal for working RNs.
• Core courses available 100% online.
• Affordable tuition.
• Open enrollment, no deadline to apply.

Many hospital employers prefer a BSN degree. 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 granting 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 RNs approval to offer the RN-BSN program in an online format was secured and coursework began in the 2011-12 academic year. B.S.N. coursework will address topics related to leadership and management, informatics, community and public health, nursing theory and research.

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How to Apply to the RN-BSN Program

Not a current SCF student?

You will need to apply for admission to SCF before submitting the Nursing Transition program application. Complete all steps required for admission to the college as a degree seeking student. This process can take 3-6 weeks and must be completed prior to applying to the RN-BSN program. 

Current Students, click on, “Apply for Admission to Limited Enrollment Admission”,

1. Click “Apply Now“
2. Select “Bachelor Degree Program Admission“
3. Select “Bachelor of Science in Nursing“
4. Complete the online form.

Once you have submitted the online application, you will receive an email confirming receipt through your SCF Student email. The Nursing Admissions Coordinator will contact you as soon as your application has been reviewed. Be sure to check your SCF Student email account throughout the application process and on a regular basis.

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RN-BSN Parts of Term

Semester	5 Week Sessions
Summer 2024	5/7/2024 – 6/8/2024
	6/17/2024 – 7/20/2024
Fall 2024	8/12/2024 – 9/13/2024
	9/16/2023 – 10/18/2024
	10/21/2024 – 11/22/2024
Spring 2025	1/6/2025 – 2/7/2025
	2/10/2025 – 3/21/2025
	3/24/2025 – 4/25/2025

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RN to B.S.N. Program Delivery Options

SCF offers the RN-BSN program in a completely online format.

Classes are offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer in a 5-week format. Three core nursing courses in Fall and Spring; 2 core nursing courses in summer; include 2 elective courses during any semester and finish nursing coursework in 4 semesters!

These are not self-paced courses. Once your course is opened you may access the course from any computer with access to the Internet.  You are expected to regularly login to complete learning activities and actively participate in the class. The purpose of online education is to allow students with hectic schedules to take classes on their time. 

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Online Course Information

General Information for State College of Florida RN-B.S.N. Online Students

• Course Format: Courses are typically offered in a 5 week format with 3 core courses offered each major semester (fall and spring) and 2 core courses offered in summer. This format allows students to focus on one subject area at a time. Some courses may last longer than 5 weeks and overlap other core course.  Students will need to complete the 45 hour Community and Public Health practicum requirement within the State of Florida.
• Synchronous class meetings will require students and instructors to be online at the same time. Lectures, discussions, and/or presentations occur at a specific time. All students must be online at that specific time in order to participate.
• Asynchronous class meetings allow instructors to provide materials, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students are given a timeframe during which they need to complete requirements.
• Attendance and Participation: Upper level online nursing courses will not require face to face meetings. However, as class needs dictate, optional face to face meetings may be offered. Faculty may meet with students individually and in small groups – both face to face and via the live chat feature in the Learning Management System. 
• These are not self-paced courses. Once your course is opened you may access the course at any time from any computer with access to the Internet.  Students are expected to regularly login to the course website in order to complete learning activities and actively participate in the class. The purpose of online education is to allow students with hectic schedules to take classes. 

Online Course Technology Needs:

Regular and reliable access to the internet for online courses.  Just as you need reliable transportation to get to face-to-face classes, you must have regular access to the Internet to get to your online class. 

• HARDWARE
  • Windows 2000, XP or later
  • Pentium 4 or newer 
  • 512MB RAM available 
  • Broadband Internet connection (DSL, Cable Modem, T1, etc.) 
  • A tripod is highly recommended
  • Headset with integrated microphone
• SOFTWARE
  • Office 365 is freely downloadable for all SCF students.
  • Video recording equipment to record speeches and assessments.  There are a variety of types of cameras available. You should have a camera that produces a high-quality recording. The video feature on most digital cameras, cell phones, etc., is not acceptable.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader. Throughout the semester a variety of handouts will be distributed in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf files). To view and/or print these you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your PC. You may download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/.
  • Word processing software capable of saving files in Rich Text (.rtf) format installed on the PC you use to access this course.  You will type your assignments and submit them as a word processing document file. All assignments must be submitted in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text (.rtf) format.
  • Flash Player – Free. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

General Nursing Program Online Course Requirements:

• Ability to provide and/or receive synchronous and/or asynchronous video and audio recording.
• Ability to send and receive documents electronically (e.g., fax, copier, scanner, email attachments…)
• USB flash drive
• SCF and/or State of Florida issued identification (e.g., State ID or driver’s license)

Course specific nursing supplies:

• NUR 3066C – Health Assessment and Physical Appraisal
• Access to or student’s own:
  • Goniometer Otoscope Ophthalmoscope
  • Penlight Reflex hammer Rosenbaum card
  • Snellen chart Stethoscope Tuning fork
  • Human volunteer for assessment exercise(s)
  • Additional supplies as noted in syllabus