Many nurses are retiring and with the aging population of South Florida, a critical nursing shortage is anticipated. Florida Atlantic University’s nursing program is responding to this call from the community to educate more nurses. Identifying a need in the community, FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new second-degree part-time track in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at FAU’s Davie campus. The College of Nursing currently has an accelerated track for those with a previous .jpg)
B.S. or B.A. degree, but those admitted must quit their jobs due to the intensity of the program. This part-time program accommodates those who need to continue working while studying.
FAU’s new BSN degree is designed to prepare working professionals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in another discipline, as professional nurses who are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) to secure licensure as a registered nurse.
The new program will commence in August, and FAU’s College of Nursing already started accepting applications. The application period closes on Monday, July 15. This program is two years in length and will enroll 50 students every fall semester.
Course scheduling formats for the program will include a live class one evening a week, labs, classes and clinicals on weekends, as well as online and live-streaming video course formats. With enrollment during six consecutive semesters, students can complete their BSN degree in two years.
Features of the program include a dedicated state-of-the-art education facility on FAU’s Davie campus, clinical experiences in Broward County, and a dedicated program adviser who guides the students in the working professional BSN track through their program of study and provides educational support from admission to graduation. The VIP concierge service is a full-service, all-inclusive BSN track specifically designed for those who have busy personal and professional commitments, as well as those who prefer the convenience of a full-service, structured cohort program.
Program tuition is $719.84 per credit hour and is the same rate for Florida residents, out-of-state residents and international students. The tuition covers assessment technology fees (approximately $1,500), testing fees, a parking permit, student ID card, catered refreshments and snacks, uniforms and lab coat, equipment, graduation regalia, recording of select courses, a pre-program orientation and a graduation banquet.
FAU’s College of Nursing methods of payment include financial aid, tuition reimbursement for students who receive tuition payments from employers and a self-pay option. A convenient installment payment plan is available to students who choose the self-pay option. Tuition is deferred pending payment of financial aid and/or tuition reimbursement, if paperwork is submitted.
FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is nationally and internationally known for its excellence and philosophy of caring science. The college is ranked No.1 in online graduate nursing programs in Florida and No. 23 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. With a 97 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN licensure examination in 2018, FAU BSN graduates, first-time test takers, ranked among the highest (No.1) in Florida and the United States.
