The purpose of the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing program is to prepare registered nurses to provide wholistic healthcare to individuals, families, and communities. A graduate from this program is prepared to use theory and research-based knowledge as a designer, coordinator, and manager of wholistic healthcare in diverse settings. The program is grounded in Christian principles and integrated with courses from the arts and sciences that enrich the program of study and contribute to the development of a broader worldview of nursing. The graduate is provided the ability to enhance professional growth, facilitate career mobility, and have a foundation for graduate work.

This program provides quality instruction through a multi-dimensional distance learning environment allowing students to further their education while maintaining their current professional careers. The Baccalaureate program of study for nursing is structured as a 1 + 2+1 program: one year of pre-nursing, two years of Associate degree courses, and one year of online Baccalaureate degree courses. Students may apply for admission to Associate degree nursing courses at any time while they are completing their prerequisite courses. Applications must be received three months prior to the trimester in which the applicant wishes to begin. Upon successful completion of the Associate degree requirements, students must inform the Office of the Registrar of their intention to progress to the online Baccalaureate degree program, and identify the trimester of desired enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to take their NCLEX-RN and complete any and all internship-type programs necessary for employment prior to beginning the on-line Baccalaureate nursing courses.

Students may enter the programs at one of three levels, as:

• Student taking general college courses.
• Student specifically seeking the Associate degree courses.
• Registered Nurse seeking to complete the Bachelor's degree requirements.

An international graduate or RN who has a diploma in nursing is evaluated on an individual basis.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences has chosen to partner with Compass Knowledge Group, LLC in the delivery of the distance education Baccalaureate degree Nursing program. Students participate in a virtual community of learners and are mentored via online communication channels. The course instructor and facilitator monitor student success. Students have up to five years to complete the program.