The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare graduates to excel in a diverse, rapidly changing, and technologically oriented society. Graduates are prepared to assume vital roles in the improvement of client health care outcomes. General education and state-mandated common prerequisites for nursing form the foundation of study for the major. The nursing curriculum is built upon the principles of critical thinking, communication, health promotion, cultural connectedness, and adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Program Accreditation
The baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #CO2, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257, telephone number 850-488-0595) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (One Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1120, telephone number 202-887-6792).
*Limited Access
Limited Access means that all students who meet minimum admission requirements may not be admitted due to space and other constraints. A competitive admissions process is conducted for this major. Students must be admitted to the University and then submit a separate BSN supplemental application.
Students are admitted to the BSN-First Time in Nursing (BSN-FTIN) program fall and spring terms. Application materials must be postmarked by February 1 for fall admission and May 15 for spring admission.
Transfer students who are currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program and have completed nursing courses are admitted each fall or spring semester on a limited basis according to the number of open seats. Students must meet all BSN admission requirements. The deadline for completing all admission requirements is June 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester.
Program Admission Requirements
Submit a FGCU Application for Admission and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
Submit a completed School of Nursing supplemental application form. This is a .PDF file.
Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale for BSN-FTIN program
Complete common prerequisites for nursing, with a grade of C or higher. Students who have not completed all required coursework at the time of application must include, with the application packet, a written plan for completion of the course(s). A final transcript or original grade report documenting successful completion of the course(s) must be submitted to the School of Nursing prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Complete a minimum of two science common prerequisites prior to the application deadline.
Successful completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) with required scores prior to BSN supplemental application deadline.
Applicants who have attended, but not completed, another BSN registered nursing program must provide a letter of support from the Dean of the School of Nursing (or designee) that addresses the following: potential for success in a BSN program, safety in providing nursing care, interpersonal communication skills, and other information the director deems important. BSN-FTIN applicants from an accredited baccalaureate BSN program must also submit course syllabi and topical outlines for all nursing courses.
Program Requirements
FGCU General Education Program (GEP) (36 hrs) Refer to the General Education Program for more information.
Communication (6 hrs)
Mathematics (6 hrs)
Select STA 2023
Humanities (9 hrs)
Social Sciences (6-9 hrs)
Select PSY 2012
Select SYG 2000
Natural Sciences (6-9 hrs)
Select BSC 1085C
Select CHM 1045C
Note: At least one Natural Sciences course must include a laboratory or field component. Courses meeting this requirement contain a “C” or “L” in their course numbers.
Common Prerequisites
BSC X085C or any Human Anatomy & Physiology I or Human Anatomy [BSC 1085C recommended]
BSC X086C or any Human Anatomy & Physiology II or Human Physiology [BSC 1086C recommended]
CHM XXXX must be comprehensive College General Chemistry (such as CHM X030 or CHM X032) but NOT lower level principles courses (such as CHM X025) [CHM 1045C or CHM 1045/1045L recommended]
DEP X004 or any Human Growth & Development Across Life Span [DEP 2004 or HUS 3020 recommended]
HUN X201 or NUR X192 or any Human Nutrition [HSC 2577 recommended]
MCB X010C or any Microbiology w/ Lab [MCB 2010C Microbiology recommended]
PSY X012 or any General Psychology [PSY 2012 recommended]
STA X014 or any Statistics course [STA 2023 recommended]
SYG X000 or any Intro to Sociology [SYG 2000 recommended]
Interdisciplinary College Core (9 hrs)
IHS 3101 Shaping Health Care in the 21st Century (3) (BSN-FTIN only)
IHS 4504 Research Methods in Health Care (3)
IHS 4938 Senior Seminar (3)
Requirements in the Nursing Major (52 hrs)
NUR 3065C Health Assessment (3)
NUR 3125 Pathophysiology in Nursing (3)
NUR 3145 Pharmacology for Nursing (3)
NUR 3226 Adult Health Nursing I (3)
NUR 3226L Adult Health Nursing I Clinical (4)
NUR 3286C Gerontological Nursing (2)
NUR 3355 Child Health Nursing (2)
NUR 3355L Child Health Nursing Clinical (1)
NUR 3535 Mental Health Nursing (2)
NUR 3535L Mental Health Nursing Clinical (1)
NUR 3829C Foundation of Nursing Practice (4)
NUR 3833 Patient Care Management and Nursing (3)
NUR 4227 Adult Health Nursing II (3)
NUR 4227L Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (4)
NUR 4455 Reproductive Health Nursing (2)
NUR 4455L Reproductive Health Nursing Clinical (1)
NUR 4636 Community & Public Health Nursing (3)
NUR 4636L Community and Public Health Nursing Clinical (2)
NUR 4295C Critical Care Nursing (3)
NUR 4948L Senior Nursing Practicum (3)
University Requirements (3 hrs)
IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3)
Additional Electives (variable) Additional electives may be required to reach a minimum of 124 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 124 HRS
Additional Graduation Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 124 credit hours, including 64 credit hours of upper division coursework.
Completion of all required nursing (NUR) and College of Health Professions Interdisciplinary Core (IHS) courses with a minimum grade of C (61 credits).
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
At least 31 of the last 60 hours must be completed at FGCU.
Satisfy CLAST, Gordon Rule writing and computation, and foreign language entrance requirements.
