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BSN Degree in Miami

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, located in the heart of Miami, offers a hands-on learning experience designed for modern students.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Miami Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Miami

New Student Achievement Grant (Up to $6,500!)

Created to support new students with exceptional first attempt entrance exam scores (83 on the HESI or 66 on the TEASV), this grant is available to BSN or LVN to BSN students starting Jan. 2025 or March 2025 at WCU-Miami. Learn more.

For additional information and eligibility requirements on the New Student Achievement Grant, please visit the Undergraduate On-Ground Scholarships and Grants page on .

39 Months

Earn your BSN in as few as 39 months at the Accelerated program pace

No Associate Degree Required

Go straight into bachelor-level classes

Options for Working Students

Choose from our Accelerated, Working Professional, and Evening and Weekend paces

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#1 Best Colleges for Nursing in Florida

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国产主播 Miami has been voted Best School/University in the Best of Miami 2024 Readers鈥 Poll hosted by the Miami New Times!

WCU-Miami is proud to be the winner of the Bronze Award from the Miami Herald for Best College/University!

WCU-Miami is proud to be the winner of the Silver Award from the Miami Herald for Best College/University!

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Highlights

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No Waitlist

No waitlist, so you can start your degree now and begin making a difference sooner

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Simulation Labs

Immersive simulation labs where you can master hands-on skills confidently

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NCLEX Preparation

Career-ready preparation including NCLEX prep and support

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Diverse Clinical Partners

Diverse clinical partners in the Miami area where you can gain real-life experience

Why Pursue a BSN Degree at WCU-Miami?

Florida is one of the top employers for nurses in the United States, ranking fourth for the highest employment of nurses by state.1 For many of our students, nursing is more than just a career choice. It鈥檚 a calling. At WCU-Miami, we want to give you the tools to make a difference in your community, providing care and comfort to those who need it most.

If you鈥檙e looking for a nursing program in Miami that emphasizes hands-on learning, then we invite you to explore our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Our nursing students practice in simulation labs that mimic the real world. They provide a safe and controlled environment where students can practice their nursing skills 鈥 including blood draws, patient monitoring, and patient crashes 鈥 without fear of making mistakes. Once students have mastered their skills and developed confidence, they get real-world experience at a local healthcare facility through their clinical hours.

WCU-Miami provides you with the support you need, including no-cost tutoring, group study spaces, and access to a variety of learning apps. With multiple starts throughout the year and three program paces to choose from, WCU-Miami is helping put your degree within reach.

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BSN at WCU-Miami

  • Hear from WCU-Miami Alumna Leslie G.

    Hear from Alumna Leslie as she talks about the extensive NCLEX preparation she received while a student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at WCU.

  • What makes the simulation labs at WCU-Miami so great?

    Our simulation center at WCU – Miami is technologically advanced, providing students with the technology they would experience in a hospital or in any medical care facility. It provides them with the opportunity to make mistakes and to learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment.

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    When you study nursing at WCU-Miami you are never alone. Every part of our program is designed with our students鈥 needs in mind.

Overview: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Program Details

At WCU-Miami, we offer three program paces for our BSN students. Our admissions advisors are available to help you figure out which pace is right for you.

Here are our available paces for the BSN program:

Accelerated Pace

On-Campus

120 Credits

39 Months

8 Semesters

Evening & Weekend Pace

On-Campus

120 Credits

44 Months

9 Semesters

Working Professional Pace

On-Campus

120 Credits

54 Months

11 Trimesters

Curriculum

This curriculum applies to students matriculating or reentering after December 1, 2022.

General Education Requirements

All science courses must have been taken within the last five calendar years, unless the student possesses a degree or advanced degree in the specific field of study for which the student is seeking transfer credit. Additional information regarding transfer credit is located in the university’s catalog under Transfer Credit policy or below.

Category and Requirements WCU Course Requirements Transferable / Options
Foundational Course (0): First Year Seminar (only offered at Los Angeles and Ontario prior to Spring II 2024)

(3): Foundations of Higher Education (offered at all Campuses; Los Angeles and Ontario Campuses starting Spring II 2024)

Non-transferable
A. Written Communication (6 Semester Credits) * (3): Written Communication I
* (3): Written Communication II
Equivalent to
Equivalent to
B. Oral and Interpersonal Communications
(3 Semester Credits)
*(3): Oral Communication Equivalent to
C. Critical Thinking and Ethical Reasoning
(3 Semester Credits)
*(3): Critical Reasoning Equivalent to
D. Quantitative Literacy
(6 Semester Credits)
(3): College Mathematics I
(3): Statistics
Equivalent to

Equivalent to

E. Social and Behavioral Sciences Awareness
(6 Semester Credits)
*(3): Psychology
*(3): Life Span Psychology
Equivalent to
Equivalent to
F. Historical, Cultural, and Aesthetic Recognition
(3 Semester Credits)
* (3): Cultural Pluralism Equivalent to
G. Scientific Reasoning
(16 Semester Credits)
  • (4): Human Anatomy
  • (4): Human Physiology
  • Physiology (TX and FL Campuses) Non-transferable (all CA Campuses starting Spring II 2024)
  • (4): Chemistry
  • (4): General Microbiology
  • Equivalent to
  • Equivalent to
  • Non-transferable at starting Summer I 2023 and all CA Campuses starting Spring II 2024
  • Equivalent to
  • Equivalent to
General Education Capstone
(3 Semester Credits)
(3): General Education Capstone
(only offered at Los Angeles, Ontario Campuses prior to Spring II 2024)
Non-transferable
A minimum of 46 credits is required for graduation.
*As of April 2019, this course will be delivered online, asynchronously, through the institution’s Learning Management System except where otherwise authorized by the Program Dean/Director.

 

General Education within the Area of Study
Pathophysiology 3
Medical Ethics and Issues 3
Total Credit Hours: 6
Note: If scheduled, the following courses are to be taken at WCU: , , , and 聽 and (OC Campus starting Summer I 2023 and all CA Campuses starting Spring II 2024).

 

Core Nursing Courses
Fundamentals of Nursing 3
Fundamentals of Nursing Skills Lab 2
Introduction to Professional Nursing 2
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing 3
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum 2
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum – On-Campus 1
Pharmacology 3
Physical Assessment 2
Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness 3
Medical Surgical Nursing 3
Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill 3
Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness Practicum 2
Nutrition in Health and Disease 3
Expanding Family and Community (OB) 2
Developing Family and Community (PEDS) 2
Expanding and Developing Family and Community Practicum (OB) 1.5
Developing Family and Community Practicum (PEDS) 1.5
Public Health Nursing 3
Public Health Nursing Practicum 2
Research in Nursing 3
Principles of Leadership and Management 3
Disaster Management 2
Issues and Trends in Nursing 3
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness Practicum 3
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness Practicum 3
Integration of Nursing Concepts 3
Nursing Capstone 1
Integration of Nursing Practices 3
Total Credit Hours: 68.0
, : pre-licensure students only * – Taken if student is unsuccessful in .

 

Program Credit Distribution
General Education Semester Credits 46.0
General Education within the Area of Study 6.0
Core Nursing Courses 68.0
Total Program Semester Credits 120.0

Tuition & Financial Aid

How Much Does the Bachelor of Science in Nursing 鈥 Miami Program Cost?

We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.

Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Miami Bachelor of Science in Nursing tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program costs in Miami at 国产主播.

We offer several financial aid options 鈥 including scholarships, grants, and loan access 鈥 to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses. For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Admission Requirements (TX & FL)

BSN and LVN/LPN-BSN 国产主播 Requirements-Florida and Texas

For Admissibility into the BSN & LVN/LPN to BSN Program, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:

  1. Submit a completed WCU application for admissions
  2. Submit WCU approved documentation of high school graduation or equivalent
    1. Foreign high school diplomas/credentials or their equivalent must have an official evaluation performed by an approved organization)
  3. Participate in an admissions interview arranged by a University admissions advisor
  4. Achieve a HESI composite score of 76 or higher
    1. HESI exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date.
    2. HESI exam scores below 76 are denied admission
    3. Examination Retake Details
      1. BSN applicants will have a maximum of two attempts, a week apart, to successfully pass the admissions exam.
      2. If an applicant does not pass the admissions exam after two attempts, he or she must wait a period of 1 months to retest and must provide proof of remediation.
    4. Additional acceptable external scores are eligible for full admission:
      1. TEAS score of 43 or higher
        1. TEAS exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date
      2. SAT score of 835 or higher or ACT score of 16 or higher
        1. SAT or ACT must be within three (3) years of enrollment date
        2. WCU only collects Verbal and Quantitative scores for SAT and ACT
  5. Complete an enrollment agreement (must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age)
  6. Meet program-specific entrance requirements.
    1. Applicants to the LVN-BSN program must provide proof of current unobstructed licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

BSN & LVN-BSN Post Secondary Transcripts for Transfer Credit Evaluation

BSN and LVN/LPN-BSN applicants requesting transfer credit evaluation must provide official transcripts by the Add/Drop deadline on the second Tuesday of the term.聽 All general education, prerequisite, and core nursing coursework must have been taken at an appropriately accredited institution. For nursing credits to be considered for transfer credit, there can be only one year between the end of the last nursing course taken at a previous institution and the beginning of the first course at 国产主播. Exceptions may be considered. Science courses must be taken within the last five years to be accepted for transfer credit. Course syllabi for courses previously taken at another nursing program should be submitted for review to the campus dean for nursing. The maximum allowable transfer credits applied to the BSN program shall not exceed 52 credits of general education, and for the ADN (Florida only) program shall not exceed 27 credits of general education. See the Challenge Credit policy for additional information on receiving nursing credit for previously completed nursing courses. Authority for all final transfer credit decisions is given to the Program Dean/Chair.

Transfer credit will not be awarded based on unofficial transcripts, however, students may be scheduled for their first semester of courses based on unofficial transfer credit review . Financial packaging for the first semester will be estimated without transfer credit unless/until official transcripts are received and evaluated. If transfer credit is evaluated after the add/drop date of the first semester, it will be reflected in financial aid offers for the subsequent semester.

Concurrent Enrollment:聽聽 Individuals who are concurrently enrolled at another institution at the time of their matriculation to 国产主播, may be allowed to request transfer credit for courses that are in-progress. In this situation, official transcripts must be received by the end of the first term of matriculation in order to receive transfer credit.

BSN & LVN-BSN Post Secondary Transcripts聽for Veterans

All applicants who are veterans or seeking transfer credit must submit all official applicable postsecondary transcripts by the Add/Drop deadline on the second Tuesday of the term regardless of applicable transfer credits for timely certification of the veterans request for benefits and receipt of funds.聽 Please see the Veterans Educational Benefits policy in the Financial Policies and Information Section of the Catalog.

LVN/LPN-BSN Licensure Requirements

LVN/LPN to BSN applicants who possess a current unobstructed LVN/LPN license may be admitted into the 国产主播 LVN/LPN to BSN program without requiring transcripts if they meet all other specific program admission requirements, which would include military training. LVN/LPN鈥檚 who were able to obtain their LVN/LPN license using their military training as the academic qualifier and those who have graduated from a school that has since closed and transcripts are no longer available.

For additional information, such as transfer credit evaluation requirements, visit our .

Academic Calendar

New academic terms begin, on average, every 10 weeks. To get an idea of when each term starts and ends, view our Academic Calendar.

Becoming a Registered Nurse in Florida

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida is the third (RNs). The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro, specifically, is among the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest RN employment level.

Pursuing your BSN degree in Florida can empower you to make a meaningful impact on the health of individuals and communities.

Read More About Becoming a Nurse in Florida

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Simulation Centers

Simulation

Technologically Advanced Sim Labs

At the WCU-Miami campus, we provide our Florida nursing students with technologically advanced simulation labs where they can practice their skills. Get hands-on practice using manikins that mimic real human patients. They have blood pressures that can rise and drop. Their pupils dilate. They show signs of pain, and they can even give birth!

Using these manikins and our hospital setups, you鈥檒l be able to work through different scenarios while getting immediate feedback from your instructors. The WCU-Miami simulation labs let you work through scenarios in:

  • Medical and surgical units
  • Pediatrics
  • Maternity/OB
  • Mental health

Wondering what it鈥檚 like to reinforce your nursing knowledge in WCU-Miami鈥檚 simulation lab? Hear from WCU SIM lab instructor Dr. Miriam S. about what to expect during your hands-on training and why these high-fidelity simulations offer the perfect learning opportunity.

What鈥檚 to Love About Miami?

We鈥檝e asked our students, alumni, and advisors about their favorite activities and places in Miami. Check out their answers and start picturing what your life could look like when you study here!

  • Miami has the best Cuban coffee!
  • Brickell City Centre
  • CityPlace Doral
  • Seeing outdoor murals at Wynwood
  • The beach!
  • Walking around Coconut Grove
  • Miracle Mile at Coral Gables

Miami

Clinical Placements

Clinical Placements Team Supporting BSN-Miami Students

At WCU-Miami, we understand the importance of clinical experiences for your education. We are dedicated to building long-term clinical relationships with local facilities to help offer you a diverse range of options and meaningful clinical placements.

Our dedicated Clinical Placements team will work with you to find the facilities that best fit with your goals and interests. We can help you select the right clinical site and preceptor, streamline approvals, and assist with tracking.

NCLEX Support

Helping BSN Students Prepare for the NCLEX

One of the most important milestones in your nursing journey is passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to officially become a registered nurse. Having your RN license means you can work as a nurse and use the skills and knowledge developed in the BSN program.

At WCU-Miami, we want to give you the resources you鈥檒l need to approach the exam with confidence. Meet with an NCLEX advisor, participate in bootcamps, and get no-cost tutoring in areas where you might need some review. You will also have access to practice exams and a library of educational books and videos to help you prepare.

Graduation Cap

鈥湽鞑 provides you everything you need to make sure that you pass the NCLEX on the first try.鈥
– Ariadna R., BSN 鈥20

Graduation Cap

鈥淭hey overprepare you for NCLEX, for real-life working, for everything.鈥
– Lizzy B., BSN 鈥20

Career Services

Career Planning & Job Search Assistance

Graduates of the BSN program can work for any company or facility that needs nurses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RN most commonly work in the following settings:

  • Hospitals (state, local, and private)
  • Ambulatory healthcare services
  • Nursing and residential care facilities
  • Government
  • Educational services (state, local, and private)2

Our WCU-Miami Career Services team is available to help you from your first day of class to beyond graduation. Whether you need career planning advice, help locating open jobs, interview coaching, or assistance with resume writing, Career Services is you one-stop hub for anything having to do with professional development.3

Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation from 国产主播, students will have met the following program learning outcomes:

  • Support professional nursing practice decisions with concepts and theories from the biological, physical, and social sciences.
  • Plan preventive and population-focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and equity.
  • Support therapeutic nursing interventions for patients and families in a variety of healthcare and community settings using evidence-based practice.
  • Apply nursing process and critical thinking when providing holistic, patient-centered nursing care to diverse populations.
  • Design healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities.
  • Comply with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in practice.
  • Develop an effective communication style to interact with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team.
  • Model leadership with providing safe, quality nursing care; coordinating the healthcare team; and when tasked with oversight and accountability for care delivery.
  • Use patient care technology and information systems when providing nursing care in a variety of settings.

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the BSN program at WCU-Miami?

The BSN program in Miami offers three program paces:

  • Accelerated 鈥 39 months
  • Evenings and Weekends 鈥 44 months
  • Working Professional 鈥 54 months

The Accelerated pace is ideal for students who want to study full-time and streamline their education. It can be completed in just over three years. The Evenings and Weekends program lets you schedule all your classes during evenings and weekends. This is ideal for working students or anyone with daytime commitments. The Working Professional pace lets you take fewer classes per term.

Can I earn my BSN while working?

Yes! If you are a working student, you might be interested in our Working Professional pace that allows you to take fewer classes per term, earning your degree in 54 months. Alternatively, you can explore our Evenings and Weekends pace. It lets you take all your classes during evenings and weekends, ideal for anyone who has daytime commitments.

Can I get a BSN if I already have a bachelor's degree?

Yes. Having a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a different discipline does not prevent you from being able to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This program is designed for any student who is interested in becoming a registered nurse (RN).

What kind of master鈥檚 degree can I get with a BSN?

At WCU, there are various options available for master鈥檚 programs that you can pursue following your BSN program. Many of our BSN graduates move on to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing degree, which allows them to specialize within a specific area of nursing. We also offer an RN to MSN program for licensed RNs who want to skip a bachelor鈥檚 program and go straight to their master鈥檚 degree.

Other BSN graduates may pursue a Master of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Public Health at WCU.

What is the difference between an RN and a BSN?

An RN is the designation for a state-issued license for registered nurses while a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is an academic degree. A prospective nurse does not need to have a BSN in order to become licensed as an RN, however, many pursue this degree to help them prepare for the licensure exam and maximize their career opportunities 鈥 especially since 77.4% of employers have indicated a strong preference for BSN-prepared nurses.4

Is financial aid available?

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. As part of your admissions process, you will have a one-on-one meeting with one of our financial aid advisors. They can help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

For more information on the institutional grants available for the WCU-Miami campus, please visit the page on our online catalog.

And for more information on other forms of aid available, visit our Financial Aid page.

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    1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

    2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, 鈥,鈥 Updated Sept. 8, 2022

    3 WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.

    4 American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 鈥,鈥 October 2021

    *The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or position of the school or of any instructor or student.

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