Program Information
BS Degree - Code 644100 - Catalog 2025/2026
Nursing Office, 386-506-3250
Linda Miles, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4909, Linda.Miles@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Allen School of Nursing’s RN to BSN Program is to provide an innovative program that promotes excellence in nursing. The program prepares students to exhibit professionalism, ethical behaviors, and competency in meeting the dynamic healthcare needs of individuals across the lifespan, and across healthcare continuums.
The B.S.N. program requires 30 semester hours of general education coursework during the A.S. in Nursing program and 6 semester hours of general education coursework in the B.S.N, meeting the 36 general education credit requirement. There are also an additional 10 semesters hours of general education coursework required to reinforce foundational knowledge needed for the upper-division nursing courses.
Description:
The registered nursing to Bachelor of Science in nursing (RN-BSN) program was developed for the new or working nurse interested in career advancement; therefore, licensure as a registered nurse is required prior to acceptance into the program. The online program provides students with a flexible option to earn their degree. It is designed for nurses whose highest academic credential is a diploma or associate degree in nursing and possess a registered nursing license in their state of residence. It provides a seamless transition from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree and prepares graduates for a broader scope of nursing practice.
Program Accreditation: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326 or call 404 975-5000.
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate's and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Outcomes:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in nursing program will be able to:
- Knowledge for Practice: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will modify their nursing practice to reflect competencies for nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level.
- Person-Centered Care: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will formulate the patients plan of care to reflect person-centered interventions that improve outcomes for individuals, groups, and communities.
- Population Health: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will function within larger interrelated and interconnected systems to improve population health.
- Scholarship for Nursing: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will appraise empirical evidence derived from research to improve the health of individuals, groups, and communities.
- Quality and Safety: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will synthesize knowledge of quality improvement and patient safety to improve patient outcomes.
- Interprofessional Partnerships: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will adapt communication techniques to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and members of the health care team to optimize patient care.
- System-Based Practice: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will modify the patients plan of care based on systems theory.
- Informatics and Healthcare Technologies: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will integrate information technology to improve patient outcomes.
- Professionalism: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will integrate inherent values within their own practice as defined by the ANA Code of Ethics for professional nurses.
- Personal, Professional and Leadership Development: The graduate of an RN to BSN nursing program will plan patient care across the life span in accordance with leadership and management principles.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Costs
| Laboratory and Liability Insurance: |
$55.50 |
| Textbook: |
$1,000 |
| Background Check/ Drug Screening/ Document Tracker: |
$100 |
Additional Admission Requirements
- Submit a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Application for admission in the Admissions Office or online: Apply Now.
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Be at least 18 years of age.
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Posses an unencumbered Nursing License in the state of residence.
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Posses a conferred Associate of Science in Nursing or an equivalent Diploma in Nursing from a regionally accredited program.
- Complete all college coursework with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Provide an official transcript from all previous institutions attended. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) naces.org/members.htm
Additional Completion Requirements
After acceptance to the program
Prior to first practicum
- Provide satisfactory results of a FBI background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information.
- Provide a Florida Department of Law Enforcement negative drug screening test report
Prior to graduation
Program Credit Requirements
|
General Education |
36.00 |
|
Associate Degree |
42.00 |
|
BS Nursing Major Program Specific |
32.00 |
| |
BS Nursing Additional Requirements |
10.00 |
| TOTAL |
... |
120.00 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| NUR3065 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR3125 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR3145 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NUR3655 | Nursing in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| NUR3826 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing | 3 |
| NUR3846 | Critical Approaches to Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NUR4169 | Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR4636C | Community Health Nursing and Lab | 4 |
| NUR4827C | Leadership and Clinical Decision-Making and Lab | 5 |
| NUR4837 | Health Care Policy and Economics | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| CHM1025C | Introduction to Chemistry and Lab | 4 |
| DEP2004 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| NUR3125 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR3846 | Critical Approaches to Nursing Theory | 3 |
2nd Semester
| STA2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| NUR3065 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR3826 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
Social Sciences Core: Civic Literacy-Students must also pass the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) prior to graduating.
3rd Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| NUR3145 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NUR3655 | Nursing in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| NUR4837 | Health Care Policy and Economics | 3 |
Humanities Core: It is recommended that students take a Humanities course with the Cultural/Global designation for this requirement, unless a Cultural/Global course has already been passed.
NUR3655: This course meets the Cultural/Global focus designation.
4th Semester
| NUR4169 | Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR4636C | Community Health Nursing and Lab | 4 |
| NUR4827C | Leadership and Clinical Decision-Making and Lab | 5 |