Bachelor of Science
B.S Nursing
Empower Your Future: Discover RN to BSN Program
The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers. Focused on leadership, research, ethics, health policy, and population health, the program offers flexible online courses that can be completed in as little as two semesters. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nursing (ACEN), this affordable program equips students with the skills necessary for clinical advancement and eligibility for management roles. Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities, including public health nursing and school nursing.
The RN to BSN degree at Lake Sumter State College is designed for individuals who hold a pre-licensure nursing degree (AS/AA) or diploma from a regionally accredited institution and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) or hold an active RN license. The RN to BSN program focuses on generalist nursing practice in increasingly global, diverse, and continually changing health care systems. The final Capstone course integrates knowledge gained throughout the program in leadership, management, research, ethics, health policy, and population health. Graduates are well-positioned to enter a wider range of nursing careers, enjoy clinical advancement, and continue on to graduate education.
Program Highlights
- According to RNtoMSN.org, an online comprehensive website for registered nurses, the Lake-Sumter State College RN to BSN degree program is the fastest online program (when enrolled full-time) and one of the most affordable programs in Florida and the country.
- There are 3 different plans of study. Students can complete in as early as 2, 3, or 5 semesters.
- The LSSC RN-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- The LSSC RN-BSN program is an asynchronous program.
- LSSC has several partnerships in the community. Clinical partners include Advent Health Waterman Hospital, LifeStream Behavioral Center, Orlando Health, and UF Health; LRMC and TVRH. LSSC also participates in the LakeWorks partnership with Lake Technical College.
- LSSC offers an A.S. Nursing program from which students may seamlessly matriculate into the RN-BSN program to earn the BSN degree in an asynchronous program.
Program Length
The program consists of 60 credit hours and can be completed in two years when attending full-time.
Program Cost
Tuition costs for programs and courses at the bachelor’s degree level are $122.25 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees.
Scholarships
Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.
Learn MoreFinancial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Learn MoreOutcomes
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 6% growth in employment for Registered Nurses (RNs) nationally from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area, employment for RNs was 26,020 as of May 2023, with a mean annual wage of $84,460, reflecting the demand for healthcare professionals in Central Florida. Source.
Career Outlook
- A BSN offers you a wider variety of job possibilities.
- You will be eligible to apply for the Public Health Nursing Certificate.
- You are also eligible for management positions and can begin working as a school nurse.
- A basic knowledge of nursing theory and research methods as well as community health nursing sets the BSN graduate apart.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 3825 | Professional Role Transition | 3 |
| NUR 3169 | Evidence and Research in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| NUR 3634C | Community and Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3125 | Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 3667 | Diversity and Global Trends in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4837 | Health Care Policy and Economics in Nursing | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| BSN Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BSN Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 4829 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| NUR 4945C | Nursing Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 3825 | Professional Role Transition | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| NUR 3125 | Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 3169 | Evidence and Research in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| NUR 3634C | Community and Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 3667 | Diversity and Global Trends in Nursing | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| BSN Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 4837 | Health Care Policy and Economics in Nursing | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| BSN Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| 7-Weeks: A | ||
| NUR 4829 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| 7-Weeks: B | ||
| NUR 4945C | Nursing Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
According to RNtoMSN.org, an online comprehensive website for registered nurses, the Lake-Sumter State College RN to BSN degree program is the fastest online program (when enrolled full-time) and one of the most affordable programs in Florida and the country.
Applications are completed online via the LSSC website (Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing).
There are three different plans of study. Students can complete in as early as 2, 3, or 5 semesters.
Yes, the LSSC RN-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Yes, the LSSC RN-BSN program is an asynchronous program.
Yes, LSSC offers various financial aid options. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA. Learn more.
