Overview
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.
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- 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 Director
Dr. Cynthia Thompson,
DNP, RN, CCRN-CSC
Email:Ā thompsonc@lssc.edu
General Program Information
Please attend one of our online Information Sessions
You can registerĀ by clicking this link
For general questions, please contact
Kayla Sharon
Health Professions Student Coordinator
Phone:Ā (352) 365-3513
Email:Ā HealthProfessions@lssc.edu
RN to BSN Academic Advising Team
Email:Ā advising@lssc.edu
