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Frequently Asked Questions 
RN-BSN Track
Yes. The BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), (61 Broadway, New York, New York 10006, 1-800-669-1656 X153) and approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing, (4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN CO2, Tallahassee, FL 32399, 850-245-4125).

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How do I obtain an application for the RN-BSN track?
Fill out an an application request, click on the following link:  RN-BSN Information Packet and RN-BSN Application and print the information and application.  If you prefer, you can call (305) 348-7703 for the information.

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How do I obtain an application from Florida International University?
To apply online, click on the following link: FIU Online Undergraduate Application If you prefer to print and mail an application, click on the following link: FIU Undergraduate Application  NOTE: Please complete and/or send the FIU application before requesting transcripts.

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What are the admission requirements for the track?
Click on the following link: RN-BSN Track

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What are the steps in applying to the track?
Click on the following link: RN-BSN Track

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How do I sign up for one of the information sessions?
Call (305) 348-7703.
 
 
I am an applicant who is transferring credits from a Florida community college(s). How do I prepare myself academically?
Applicants who take prerequisite courses at a public Florida community college are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate of Arts (AA) degree before transferring credits to FIU.  Students who enter FIU without an AA degree must meet the FIU core curriculum requirements and must satisfy State of Florida mandated Gordon rule and CLAST requirements. NOTE: RNs with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or a diploma must attend an information session or meet with a nursing advisor before applying to the University.
 

I am an applicant who is transferring credits from 1) out of state; and/or 2) a private community college. How do I prepare myself academically?
Students who enter FIU without an AA degree, transfer from out-of-state, or transfer from a private community college must meet the FIU core curriculum requirements and must satisfy State of Florida mandated Gordon rule and CLAST requirements.
 

How many credits can I transfer from another university or college?
You can transfer up to 60 credits from another university or college. Those credits must meet the FIU core curriculum requirements and must satisfy the State of Florida mandated Gordon rule and CLAST requirements.
 
 
SASS stands for Student Academic Support System.  It is an automated degree audit that monitors your progress through the University, keeping track of what requirements you have fulfilled and what requirements you still have to complete.  You can’t graduate until all the little boxes on your SASS say “OK”.  You should print your SASS report at least once a semester.  Review the SASS for accuracy and put the copy in your Important Documents Portfolio.  Take your SASS with you when you see your advisor.  You can obtain your SASS online through the FIU website at the State site (http://www.facts.org)  Select “College Advising Tools” and then “Institutional Degree/Program Audit.” And then just follow the directions.

 

 
What is the FIU core curriculum?
For information on FIU’s core curriculum, click on the following link:  FIU Core Curriculum
 

What is the Gordon Rule?
For information on the Gordon Rule, click on the following link: Gordon Rule
 

What is the CLAST?
For information on CLAST, click on the following link: CLAST
 

I am an applicant who has a previous baccalaureate degree (not in nursing). Am I required to meet the FIU’s core curriculum, Gordon rule, and CLAST (the general education requirements)?
No.
 

What prerequisite courses are required for the track?
For required nursing prerequisites, click on the following link: Required RN-BSN Prerequisite Courses
 

Why am I required to take challenge examinations in medical-surgical, maternal-child, and psychiatric/mental health nursing?
The challenge examinations validate your clinical nursing knowledge and provide you with the equivalent of 30 upper division credits. To summarize, the curriculum for the BSN degree is 125 credits; 65 of those credits must be upper division to complete the BSN degree. In a breakdown of the credits:
-27 credits are your upper division nursing (BSN) courses
-30 credits are your challenge examinations (Regents/Excelsior)
-8 credits are your upper division electives

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Can I make application to the RN-BSN track while I am still completing my prerequisite courses?
Yes. As soon as you make the decision to apply to the nursing track, begin Step 1 of the application process. Once all prerequisite courses are completed, you must have official transcripts sent again to the CNHS and FIU.
 

When and how do I schedule an appointment with a RN-BSN track advisor?
Once your application file is complete (the CNHS application, all official transcripts), make an individual advising appointment with the Coordinator, Academic Support Services, at the University Park Campus, (305) 348-7703. Bring copies of your transcripts to the advising appointment.
 

What is the application deadline?  
RN-BSN students can register as a non-degree seeking student for the first semester. Courses are offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. You must submit all application documents (College and University) by the end of the first semester you register for courses.
 

What is the procedure for selection of applicants?
RN-BSN applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and must have successfully completed 60 lower division semester hours (that are transferrable).
 

What are the costs of the track?
In addition to undergraduate tuition and fees (FIU Tuition & Fees), nursing students are charged an additional fee of $83/credit hour for clinical courses (courses with an L suffix). The additional fee supports clinical instructional costs, a testing program, and laboratory/technology supplies and costs.  Online courses may require additional fees.
 

Is financial assistance available?  
Yes. For information on whether you qualify for financial aid through FIU, click on the following link: FIU Financial Aid   For scholarships available through the University, click on the following link: FIU Scholarships  For nursing scholarships, click on the following link: CNHS Nursing Scholarships

  • Can I go part time in the track?
    Yes. You can work and go to school part time. RN-BSN courses are offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
     

    Are the courses online?
    Yes. All RN nursing courses are offered online. If you need additional courses, such as core curriculum requirements or electives, some of those courses are offered online. For FIU online course offerings, click on the following link: FIU Online Courses

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    NOTE: Florida International University and College of Nursing and Health Sciences' policies, procedures, requirements and regulations are continually subject to review in order to serve the needs of the University/College’s publics and to respond to the mandates of the Florida Department of Education, Board of Governors, the Legislature, and other regulatory and accrediting agencies.  Changes in programs, policies, procedures, requirements, and regulations may be made without advance notice.