Entry Bachelor's in Nursing

Provider:

Nova Southeastern University

Course Code:

NSU-BSN

Qualification Level:

Undergraduate

Course Area:

Nursing

Duration:

5-Semester

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States of America

Course Fees:

USD 37,080 Per Year

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

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Course Overview

Your compassion drives you. As a nurse, you're a source of positive change for patients. Nova Southeastern University Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing's Entry B.S. in Nursing program invites you to embark on a transformative path, where you'll embrace the art of compassion and excel in the science of health care.

To start on your B.S.N. journey, you’ll complete the required 56-57 credits of prerequisites, including courses like human anatomy, chemistry, and microbiology. You'll also take general education classes in math, writing, and humanities. Together, these create a strong foundation for your education, preparing you for success in the B.S.N. program and beyond.

Course Structure

Semester I

NUR 3149 Nursing Seminar I (1 credit)

NUR 3032 Foundations of Pathophysiology (3 credits)

NUR 3130 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice (6 credits)

NUR 3160 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credits)

NUR 3029 Foundations of Health Assessment (3 credits)

Total Credits: 15 credits

Semester II

NUR 3159 Nursing Seminar II (1 credit)

NUR 3161 Fundamentals of Pharmacology (3 credits)

NUR 3171 Adult Nursing I (6 credits)

NUR 3181 Adult Nursing II (6 credits)

Total Credits: 16 credits

Semester III

NUR 3169 Nursing Seminar III (1 credit)

NUR 4101 Theory and Research Foundations for Professional Nursing (3 credits)

NUR 4111 Adult Nursing III (6 credits)

NUR 4121 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (3 credits)

Total Credits: 13 credits

Semester IV

NUR 3179 Nursing Seminar IV (1 credit)

NUR 4020 The Nurse as a Leader and Manager (3 credits)

NUR 4131 Women's Health and Newborn Nursing (3 credits)

NUR 4132 Pediatric Nursing (3 credits)

Total Credits: 10 credits

Semester V

NUR 3189 Nursing Seminar V (1 credit)

NUR 4152 Population Health Nursing (3 credits)

NUR 4180 Nursing Practicum (6 credits)

Total Credits: 10 credits

Clinical Hours:

1 credit of clinical = 50 clock hours

2 credits of clinical = 100 clock hours

3 credits of clinical = 150 clock hours

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Application: Submit either the NSU Shark Select International Application or the Common App. Secondary School Credentials: Send original or certified copies of home country’s credentials and any terminating or qualifying examination results. English Translation: Ensure all documents in a foreign language are accompanied by a certified English translation. Postsecondary Credentials (if applicable): Have transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if coursework was completed outside the United States. Letters of Recommendation (optional): Submit up to three letters of recommendation through the Common App or the NSU application portal.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Application: Submit either the NSU Shark Select International Application or the Common App.
Secondary School Credentials: Send original or certified copies of home country’s credentials and any terminating or qualifying examination results.
English Translation: Ensure all documents in a foreign language are accompanied by a certified English translation.
Postsecondary Credentials (if applicable): Have transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if coursework was completed outside the United States.
Letters of Recommendation (optional): Submit up to three letters of recommendation through the Common App or the NSU application portal.

Language Requirement
English Language Requirements	Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20 CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing Score of 42 or higher
IELTS Score (Minimum)	6.0
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)	79

Language Requirement

English Language Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test

IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher

PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher

iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher

Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools

Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes

SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20

CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing Score of 42 or higher

IELTS Score (Minimum)

6.0

TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)

Entry Bachelor's in Nursing

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