South University

Nursing Programs Offered

RN to BSN Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion program at South University’s West Palm Beach campus is designed to provide professional knowledge and skills to the licensed registered nurse, to support educational mobility and to strengthen community health and leadership abilities of nurses who already have a foundation in the profession, particularly those in rural communities. Degrees in Nursing are designed to prepare professional nurses for practice today and well into the 21st Century.

Graduates of the RN to BSN degree completion program meet the same outcome objectives whether in the on-ground BSN program or the online BSN Completion program. Both programs are derived from the same philosophy and reflect core competencies as stated in the Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Practice by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

Forty-five quarter hours of nursing credit will be accepted based upon graduation from a regionally accredited school of nursing and possession of a valid, unencumbered nursing license in the state in which they reside. Students will need a valid, unencumbered license from the state(s) in which they complete any clinical assignments.

BSN Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at South University’s West Palm Beach campus is designed to provide you with the nursing classes that can prepare you for entry into the nursing profession. As a nursing graduate, you will be able to incorporate the concepts of caring, communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and holism to provide care for individuals, families and communities.

The comprehensive theoretical and clinical practice components of the program allow South University — West Palm Beach Nursing degree graduates to make a smooth transition into professional nursing practice. Graduates of the South University Nursing program are encouraged to continue the educational process and are prepared for the challenges of graduate study.

The BSN degree program is designed for the non-registered nurse student. Students may complete prerequisite nursing courses in as few as six quarters and then make application to enter the nursing program, which is taught over seven quarters. The program allows highly motivated full-time students to complete the program of study in nursing in a concentrated period of time.

After successful completion of the South University — West Palm Beach Nursing degree program, the graduate must pass the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered nurse.

MSN Program Details

The Master of Science in Nursing program at South University’s West Palm Beach campus in West Palm Beach is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses. It is also designed for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today’s challenging health care environment. The South University — West Palm Beach registered nursing master’s degree program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts that are designed to prepare students to successfully work within a health care organization or educational setting.