Bachelor's Degree
Online BSN Program Options
for Florida Residents
CLASSES START
May 6th
12-36 Mo. Program Length | 120 Credits |
Online Format | Bridge Pathway Options |
Bachelor's Degree
Online BSN Program Options
for Florida Residents
You can earn a BSN online in Florida with Herzing University
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensure BSN | No experience required for the pre-licensure BSN program—curriculum designed for non-nurses |
| Bridge options | Online bridge options available for licensed practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular techs, and respiratory techs; RN to BSN option available for current RNs seeking to bridge to a bachelor’s degree |
| Clinicals | Herzing has partnerships with select clinical sites in the state of Florida; the RN to BSN option incorporates a community health project rather than traditional clinicals |
| QuickPaths | Build a foundation to pursue an advanced specialty in a future Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program; transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online bachelor's programs in 2024
Florida Students: Earn a BSN Online
Online BSN pathways with Herzing University include options for Florida students who are new to nursing, current select healthcare professionals looking to transition to nursing, or current nurses looking to advance their education to the bachelor’s degree level.
Each of our BSN options provides the knowledge and skills you need to excel as a bachelor’s-prepared RN, including course topics in community and public health nursing, evidence-based practice, nursing informatics, policy, trends, and ethics in nursing, and much more.
Our roots in online learning
Herzing University has been providing online learning to students throughout the United States since 2003.
Every year we work to improve our processes to create strong, supportive online communities of students and faculty eager to help each other succeed in their education and work.
You can become a part of our vibrant online community—we’re thrilled to open our online BSN program to Florida residents.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start May 6th
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Choose your online BSN pathway with Herzing
Online BSN Pre-licensure Program
New to nursing? Start here. This is our 36-month curriculum designed for those with no prior experience as an RN.
Go from RN to BSN
Current RNs who have earned an associate degree may qualify to bridge from RN to BSN in approximately 1 year.
BSN Bridge Program Options
Select licensed healthcare professionals may qualify for a shorter pathway to earn a BSN vs. a standard pre-licensure program.
LPN to BSN Paramedic to BSN Military Medic to BSN CVT to BSN RT to BSN
Courses & curriculum details
The courses you take and how long it takes on average to complete the program depends on the BSN pathway you choose:
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-licensure BSN | 36 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN Option | 12 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN Bridge Option | 28 | 120 |
Prelicensure BSN curriculum
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 66.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Dual Credit Options are available for the Atlanta, Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison and Minneapolis locations for students who qualify. This option is not available for New Orleans students. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 530 Organizational Systems and Behaviors NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 525 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in the BSN program must complete a minimum of 52.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours must be upper level (300- to 400-level courses). The Herzing University General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirement. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 – English Composition I EN 111 – Information Literacy EN 116 – Speech EN 304 – English Composition II 16.00 Semester Credit Hours in in Science SC 154 – Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 – Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 150 – Principles of Nutrition SC 166 – Microbiology SC 186 – Chemistry 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 – Cultural Diversity HU 240 – Introduction to Humanities HU 340 – Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 – College Algebra MA 320 – Statistics 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 101 – Psychology PS 105 – Developmental Psychology SS 350 – Social Issues and Technology Note: Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 52.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Special General Education Grading Requirements for Nursing Support Courses
The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. *BSN students enrolled in the Atlanta Campus require a "B" (80%) or better in SC 166 Microbiology and SC 186 Chemistry. PS 105 Developmental Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 SC 150 Principles of Nutrition Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 SC 186 Chemistry Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the BSN nursing program in a future semester.
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.
RN to BSN Option curriculum
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 26.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Undergraduate students may take up to 12 graduate credits for the following courses. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NU 305 Professional Role Transition NU 500 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 530 Organizational Systems and Behaviors NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 525 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student.
RN-BSN Program Option: Transfer Credits in Nursing, General Education, and Open Electives
Transfer Credits in Nursing Up to 70.00 semester credit hours from nursing core courses and general education courses may be transferred from an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The block transfer credit is dependent upon the number of credits earned from the associate degree or diploma in nursing. Required General Education Courses All courses, 12.00 semester credit hours, are required. EN 304 English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 HU 140 Cultural Diversity Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 The following course must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Open Electives There are 12.00 semester credit hours of open electives which may be transferred in or taken at the University.
BSN Bridge Option curriculum
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 55.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Dual Credit Options are available for the Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison and Minneapolis locations for students who qualify. This option is not available for New Orleans students. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management NU 530 Organizational Systems and Behaviors NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing NU 560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice NSG 421 Nursing Informatics NU 525 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing HA 610 Health Policy and Management
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in the BSN program must complete a minimum of 41.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours must be upper level (300- to 400-level courses). The Herzing University General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirements. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 – English Composition I EN 111- Information Literacy EN 116 – Speech EN 304 – English Composition II 14.00 Semester Credit Hours in in Science SC 154 – Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 – Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 166 – Microbiology SC 186 – Chemistry 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 – Cultural Diversity HU 340 – Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 – College Algebra MA 320 - Statistics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 101 – Psychology Note: Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 41.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Special General Education Grading Requirements for Nursing Support Courses
The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the BSN nursing program in a future semester.
Admissions requirements
Admissions requirements and program lengths vary depending on the online BSN pathway you choose:
Prelicensure BSN admissions requirements
Requirements for enrollment in the Herzing University online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program include both a GPA requirement and minimum benchmark scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):
Direct Entry BSN enrollment requirements
| Prior education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum GPAi | 2.5 |
| Minimum TEAS score | 66 |
| i. Students with 24 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used. | |
RN to BSN Option admissions requirements
To enroll in Herzing’s RN to BSN online program, prospective students must:
- Live in a state where Herzing University is authorized to offer the RN to BSN programi
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which they practice.
- Hold an Associate degree or diploma in nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
Conditional admission may be available for those that are awaiting the date to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Students enrolled in Herzing University’s RN to BSN online program must maintain RN licensure throughout the program of study.
BSN Bridge Option admissions requirements
To qualify for the BSN bridge option, you must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN), paramedic, military medic, respiratory therapist, or cardiovascular technologist.
Additional requirements include both a GPA requirement and minimum benchmark scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):
| Prior education | High school diploma or equivalent, PN diploma |
| Minimum GPAi | 2.5 |
| Minimum TEAS score | 66 |
| i. Students with 24 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used. | |
Alternative entry points: if your GPA is too low, you may be eligible to enroll in our online Associate of Science in General Studies – Pre-nursing program (2.25 GPA required). Or you may consider an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or practical nursing program at our Orlando or Tampa campuses to get started in a nursing career faster.
If your GPA is 3.0 or higher and you’ve already earned a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, you may also be eligible to enroll in our online MSN Direct Entry program.
Clinicals
Hands-on clinicals and intensives
Didactic, lecture-style coursework is completed 100% online in our online BSN program— though the hands-on component via clinicals and intensives remain a crucial part of the pre-licensure BSN and BSN bridge option.
We use a precepted model for clinical experience, and we have a dedicated team to help you find clinical placement as near to you as possible.
- Clinicals. Herzing University partners with several institutions in Florida as available sites for clinicals. Clinical site availability is subject to change, and we cannot guarantee your placement at any given institution prior to enrollment.
- Intensives. You will attend three 2-4 day intensives at our Nashville campus. In-person skills introduction, skills checks, testing, and faculty advisement ensure you’re on track to succeed right from the start as an RN.
RN career info in Florida
Average salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in the state of Florida earn an average annual salary of $79,910 per year ($38.42 per hour).*
Employment outlook
Projections Central projects employment of RNs in the state of Florida to increase 14.5% from 2020-2030, translating to an additional 27,390 jobs.**
Careers
Job outlook for RNs in Florida
The American Associate of Colleges of Nursing details the primary factors behind the nursing shortage straining healthcare institutions across the United States.
Employers in Florida and throughout the country will continue to place a high value on competent, dedicated, and well-educated nursing professionals capable of delivering the best possible care to a growing patient population.
You can become the difference-maker both employers and patients are looking for. You can begin to build this foundation by earning a great nursing education.
Complete a bachelor’s degree education in nursing and you’ll be well-equipped to succeed as an RN and potentially climb the ladder to the master’s degree level in the future.
Classes Start May 6th
Waived Enrollment Fee
What programs are available on-campus in Orlando and Tampa?
Both our Orlando and Tampa campuses offer several alternative on-campus nursing programs for those new to nursing, including bachelor’s, associate, and diploma program options.
Most alternatives are delivered on-campus, but you may also elect an online MSN Direct Entry pathway as an alternative to the BSN option, which is available through our Online division.
- Orlando campus: 1865 SR 436 Winter Park, FL 32792
- Tampa campus: 3632 Queen Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619
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Disclosures
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
View all Herzing University Accreditation and Approvals
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2022 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
** Projections Central, Long-Term Projections (2020-2030). Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work, and degree field will affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, or other career growth.