SPC's Nursing B.S. Degree prepares you for jobs in demand
An increasingly complex health care system requires better educated nurses. Getting your Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from SPC's Walter L. Schafer, MD and Vivian B. Schafer, RN College of Nursing Baccalaureate Program gives you a solid foundation for advancing your career and improving your skills. Many employers prefer hiring nurses who are skilled in critical thinking, quality improvement, systems management and team leadership. If you're already an R.N., you can take our flexible program online.
Workforce Need for nurses with B.S.N. Degree
Nurses with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) are in high demand. The Institute of Medicine calls for BSNs to make up 80% of the nursing workforce by 2020. At SPC, you can take our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program completely online. Our eight-week classes focus on leadership, management, theory, research and community and public health. You complete your clinical practicums where you choose.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Registered Nurses
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2016 Employment
185,360
2026
225,070
Percent Change
21
Projected Job Openings
14310
Features of SPC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
- Builds on your current R.N. credential, education and experience
- Fits your schedule
- Takes four semesters to complete attending full time
- Opportunity to take courses one at a time or up to four courses each semester in fall and spring
- Option to take your classes online or in the classroom
- Ability to complete your practicum hours at approved agencies in your community
- Focuses on leadership, management, theory, research and community and public health
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. St. Petersburg College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award selected bachelor's degrees in science and bachelor's degrees in applied science; associate degrees in arts, associate degrees in science, and associate degrees in applied science; as well as certificates and applied technology diplomas. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of St. Petersburg College.
Nursing Bachelor of Science
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Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2018 (550)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2018 (550), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Louisana Louis, DNP, RN
Dean, College of Nursing
Health Education Center
Advising
hec_advising@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
The RN to BSN Program at St. Petersburg College affords registered nurses the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing delivered in either a face-to-face or online format. The program gives nurses a solid foundation for advancing their career or preparing for graduate nursing study. The program focuses on leadership and management, evidence-based practice, health promotion and risk reduction in communities, ethical issues, and healthcare needs of diverse populations.
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
o the recommended order in which to take the program courses
o suggested course when more than one option exists
o which semester each course is typically offered
o if the course has a prerequisite
o courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.
If you have already started the program, click here for the archived Academic Pathways.
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Florida CIP Code
1105138012: NURSING (BS)
Federal CIP Code
51.3801: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Admission Rules
Please review the Nursing B.S. Admission Guide.
The Admission Guide outlines the admission criteria specific to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in all post-secondary coursework. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admissions Checklist
Applicants must complete the online college application in MySPC, pay the non-refundable fee and submit documentation of an:
o Active, unrestricted, unencumbered (i.e. clear/active) RN license on admission and throughout the program.
o Official, unopened (sealed) high school transcript(s) or GED transcripts.
o Official transcript showing completion of AA degree General Education Requirements or prior regionally accredited AA, bachelors or higher degree earned in the U.S.
o Official transcript showing completion of an AS (or AAS) Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution (see https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx) or a Diploma in Nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ACEN (formerly, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission NLNAC see http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm).
o Official transcripts showing completed Foreign Language requirement in one language: met with 2 consecutive years in high school or 2 consecutive college courses of one foreign language. *Note: Waived under select circumstances.
o Official transcripts from all accredited college(s) and universities currently or previously attended.
o Completion of the state -mandated prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better (see below).
A health program advising request can be made here: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/16998/
Graduation Rules
RN to BSN students must complete 40 semester hours of upper-division nursing coursework. Ten (10) semester hours may be met by transfer from another institution. RN to BSN students must complete each NUR/NSP upper division course with a grade of "C" or better in order to receive credit and progress in the program.
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Your SPC transcript must reflect completion of a minimum of 81 college-level credits upon admission to the Bachelor of Science Nursing (NURS-BS) program. All requirements outlined on the Admission Guide must also be satisfied. The 81 college-level credits include state mandated prerequisites listed below, general education courses and Nursing or other courses.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Complete 15 credits. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete 27 credits.
COLLEGE LEVEL CREDITS
Complete 39 credits.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 40 credits.
* Acceptable substitutes: BSCXO93C or BSC XO93/XO93L
** Acceptable substitutes: BSCX094C or BSC XO94/XO94L
*** Acceptable substitutes: MCBX013C, MCBX013/L, MCB X000/X000L, OR MCB X004/X004L
**** Acceptable substitutes: STAX014, STAX122, or STAX022
***** Select nationally recognized nursing and healthcare certifications correlate with the major learning objectives of many upper-division electives in the RN to BSN program and may be awarded two (2) college credits toward the curriculum. Students who hold a current certification including but not limited to hospice & palliative nurse (CHPN), certified gerontology nurse (CGN), and critical care registered nurse (CCRN) are eligible. Submit request with evidence to Dean's Office, College of Nursing.
Important information
Resources
- Courses by Semester
- Estimated Costs for BSN Program
- FAQs about the BSN Program
- Non-degree seeking and transient student admission and registration process
- RN to BSN Guidance for Advisors and Students
- Sample Schedule for BSN program
Accreditation
The baccalaureate program at St. Petersburg College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).
St. Petersburg College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award selected bachelor's degrees in science and bachelor's degrees in applied science; associate degrees in arts, associate degrees in science, and associate degrees in applied science; as well as certificates and applied technology diplomas.
Walter L. Schafer, MD and Vivian B. Schafer, RN College of Nursing Baccalaureate Program
This program is named in honor of Walter L. Schafer, MD and Vivian B. Schafer, RN in appreciation for their many efforts on behalf of St. Petersburg College.
Continue your education at SPC
SPC's associate degrees in nursing transfer to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion degree for RNs. These include:
- Nursing Associate in Science Degree
- Nursing Associate in Science Transitional Degree for LPNs
- Nursing Associate in Arts Transfer Plan
To be admitted to our BSN program, you need an active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license; an A.S. degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution; and to have completed certain prerequisite courses.
HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION
We also offer health and health continuing education through the Workforce Institute.
Program Admissions
To be admitted to our BSN program, you need an active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license; an A.S. degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution; and to have completed certain prerequisite courses.
