Undergraduate Nursing | College of Nursing at NSU

Health Professions Division | 5 Nova Southeastern University’s College of Nursing will prepare you for what is next on your path. Whether you are looking to enter nursing practice now or enhance the nursing career you already have by obtaining a bachelor’s degree, NSU has edu- cational programs that will assist you. Through unique curricula that emphasize teamwork and interprofessional collaboration, the college is educat- ing students to become nursing leaders who will meet the need for quality nursing care serving the South Florida area and beyond. The College of Nursing offers a full array of undergraduate degree options. Dedicated and experienced faculty members create an engaging academic environment to help students reach their full potential. Through multiple clinical prac- tice sites and realistic clinical situations, students learn using the latest educational technology—including patient simulators with programmable vital signs and voice, heart, lung, and bowel sounds. NSU’s state-of-the-art library offers direct or online access to the latest literature and research, enhancing both learning and nursing practice. Leadership and practice projects offer experiences in diverse health care delivery settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and through- out the community. The College of Nursing offers an entry-level B.S.N. nursing program for those individuals who wish to become a registered nurse. For post-licensure nurses with an associate’s degree or diploma who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree, NSU offers R.N. to B.S.N. and R.N. to M.S.N. programs. Our graduate nursing admissions brochure offers details about the M.S.N. portion of the R.N. to M.S.N. program. I invite you to explore our programs and see the quality and variety of resources the college offers to support your success. You’ll discover an exceptional faculty with clinical and research experience in a range of nursing specialties and innovative educational programs that will enrich your life and enhance your career. Marcella M. Rutherford, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N. Dean LETTER FROM THE DEAN