Curriculum Snapshot

If accepted into Eastern Florida’s online RN to BSN program, you’ll benefit from: 

• A curriculum focused on research skills to promote evidence-based practice in the clinical setting and policy development skills to promote health and disease prevention through community-based care.
• Fully online coursework, including a capstone practicum class which can be completed based on students’ interests in their local community.
• Under the RN to BSN curriculum and the the program's Memorandum of Understanding for Prior Training and Licensure, EFSC will award up to the equivalent of 42 college credits of core ADN courses to EFSC Nursing Associate degree graduates and students transferring from other regionally accredited institutions who meet all admissions requirements.

Here are some examples of the courses that are part of the curriculum:

How to Apply to the RN to BSN Program

Check the most current RN to BSN application deadlines as you review the admissions criteria and work with a bachelor advisor during the application process if needed to ensure eligibility and that all requirements are met. 

Admissions Criteria requirements, Process & Online application

• Submit an Application for Admission to the BSN program.
• Student must hold an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing (ASN) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. EFSC nursing students may be in their graduating semester when applying, provided they will have their Florida Registered Nursing license prior to taking any NUR or NURC, 3000 or 4000 level courses. 
  
  • Note: Any General Education courses required by the program may be completed during the program.
• Satisfy the following Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admission Prerequisite requirements:
  • STA 2023 (Statistical Methods) OR STA 2014 (Descriptive and Inferential Statistics) OR STA 2122 (Statistical Application in Social Science) OR MAC X105 (College Algebra) OR MAC X311 (Calculus I) OR MGF X130 (Mathematical Thinking)
    AND
  • MCB X000 + Lab X000L (Introductory Microbiology) OR MCB X000C (Introductory Microbiology - Combined) OR MCB 2004 + Lab 2004L (Introductory Microbiology) OR MCB 2004C (Introductory Microbiology - Combined) OR MCB X010 + Lab 2010L (Introductory Microbiology) OR MCB X010C (Introductory Microbiology - Combined) OR MCB 2013C (Introductory Microbiology - Combined)
    AND
  • BSC X085 + Lab BSC X085L I (Anatomy & Physiology I) OR BSC X085C (Anatomy & Physiology I - Combined) OR BSC X093 + Lab BSC 1093L (Anatomy & Physiology I) OR BSC X093C (Anatomy & Physiology I - Combined)
    AND
  • BSC X086 + Lab BSC X086L II (Anatomy & Physiology II) OR BSC X086C (Anatomy & Physiology II - Combined) OR BSC X094 + Lab BSC 1094L (Anatomy & Physiology II) OR BSC X094C (Anatomy & Physiology II - Combined)

• Student must have an active, clear, and unencumbered Florida Nursing license or an anticipated NCLEX-RN testing date. Hard copy is not required; applicants must enter the license number and expiration date into EFSC's online admissions application. If an EFSC nursing student is in the graduating semester of their ADN program, they may enter the anticipated NCLEX testing date.
• Submit all final, official non-EFSC college transcript(s) indicating the coursework taken and the degree(s) awarded by the application deadline.
  • Office of the Registrar
    Eastern Florida State College
    1519 Clearlake Rd
    Cocoa, FL 32922
• A $30 application fee is due at the time of application for students who do not have a two-year degree from EFSC. Paying the application fee does not guarantee admission to the RN to BSN program.

Apply Online: RN to BSN Program

To learn more about the general bachelor degree admissions process, visit the bachelor enrollment section.

RN to BSN Costs & Financial Aid Eligibility

Eastern Florida’s RN to BSN is an affordable online bachelor degree option due to EFSC's low hourly tuition rates for Florida residents, especially when compared to options at a university.

If a student plans to earn a Nursing RN Associate in Science degree at EFSC and then pursue the RN to BSN degree, they could qualify for EFSC's $10,000 Bachelor Degree Program. Work with an advisor on that option which can ensure no more than $10,000 in out-of-pocket costs for four years of study as students first work toward their associate degree and then their bachelor's.

The program is eligible for federal financial aid, plus the College and local community organizations offer many scholarships for nursing students. Some area hospitals offer tuition reimbursement for employees seeking to earn a BSN, making it easier for students to quickly recoup their costs with career advancement related to the degree.  

 

Why Study in EFSC's RN to BSN Program?

Experienced Nursing Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty in both clinical and research tracks who are committed to helping RN to BSN students achieve their academic and professional goals.

Flexible 100% Online Format: The program's fully online coursework allows licensed Florida Registered Nurses to complete their degree from anywhere while balancing work and personal responsibilities. Students have access to the same college resources available to on-campus learners, including:

• Writing Center
• Tutoring Services
• Library Resources
• Career Services
• Virtual support options for distance learners

Rolling Admissions and Flexible Start Dates: The RN to BSN program offers rolling admissions, allowing students greater flexibility when planning their educational pathway.

Preparation for Graduate Nursing Education: Beyond career advancement opportunities, the BSN degree provides a foundation for continued education at the graduate level. Graduates have successfully moved on to advanced nursing programs, including:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs
• Nurse Practitioner programs
• Other advanced practice nursing degrees

Nationally Recognized Affordability: EFSC's RN to BSN program has been ranked among the nation's Top 10 Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs by nursing education search and ranking organizations including RNtoMSN and UniversityHQ