Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) in Orlando, Florida
Bachelor’s Degree
- Next Start Dates
- February 11, 2026
- April 06, 2026
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Start Your BSN Program in Orlando, Florida
To become a confident and compassionate registered nurse (RN) who can think on their feet, you want a BSN degree program with the in-person facilities to help you succeed. Our Orlando campus in central Florida focuses on providing state-of-the-art labs and immersive experiences for our Nursing students and support Florida’s healthcare needs. There are also multiple entry tracks to help students at every level reach their Bachelor’s degree—whether you have nursing education experience or not.
Plus, visiting our newly organized Orlando campus allows you to get immediate feedback and ask questions from your Nursing faculty, as well as work collaboratively and network with other students interested in a nursing career.
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Campus Info
Orlando
BSN Program Entry Tracks Prepare Students at Every Level
One of the best parts about pursuing your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Rasmussen University is that there is a path to help every nurse at every level. Choose the BSN program entry track that works best for you. In our BSN program, you can also choose to take up to two Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) courses at no extra tuition cost through our accelerated Master’s pathway.
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BSN Standard Degree (On Campus and Online)
Designed for students without a nursing diploma or degree. Students can complete the BSN program in as few as 33 months.2
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LPN to RN Bridge (On Campus and Online)
If you’re already a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and interested in pursuing your RN licensure, you can advance your education to the next level in as few as 18 months with our LPN to RN Bridge.2
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BSN Second Degree (On Campus and Online)
You already have a Bachelor’s degree, but you want a career change into nursing. This BSN program option allows you to finish in as few as 18 months.2
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RN to BSN (Online)
If you’re already a registered nurse with an Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN), choose this online RN to BSN post-licensure track and finish in as few as 12–18 months.2 Although this can be completed online at your own pace, you’ll still have the same on-campus support.
Nursing Program Information Sessions
You focus on completing your Nursing program—our job is to support you throughout your nursing career from day one. As soon as you complete the admission requirements, you’re admitted into the BSN program with no need to apply twice.
To help you get started sooner, you can also expect:
- Eight start dates per year
- No prerequisite courses
- No waiting list for qualified applicants
- No confusing or hidden admissions requirements
Learn even more about our BSN degree program, nursing curriculum, nursing classes and more at our Nursing Information Session.
Speaker 1:
Rasmussen knows nursing.
And the first step in charting your future in the field is joining us at a Nursing Information Session.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
And we just go over all the program details. So, breaking down classes, costs, credit transfer, clinicals, scheduling, hours and expectations, different financial aid options, and then discussing the enrollment process and qualifying.
Info sessions are held, you know, during daytime hours. So, it's a great opportunity for prospective nursing students to actually see our current nursing students.
Speaker 3 (00:32):
I think a Nursing Information Session is great because you actually can come to the campus. You can see what the classrooms look like. Uh, they tour through the SIM lab. Like, days when I'm running SIM they'll, you know, they'll, they say, “Hey, can we come walk through your SIM lab?” And so they get to see what it looks like. They get to look behind the scenes and see this is where the teacher sits.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Um, there's a chance that it'll be in one of our labs. Um, and then what we do is if there aren't classes going on in our SIM labs, we do try to get the tour of that so that prospective nursing students can actually see the SIMs.
Speaker 3 (01:07):
It's a safe learning environment in that it's okay to make mistakes. Um, where students were learning. No, nobody ever said nursing school would be easy, but it's always worth it at the end that being able to be a nurse—function as a nurse. Um, it's just such a fun career.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Um, we just assure our students that we do have steps in place. We have internal discounts, um, so corporate partner discount, military discount, and then we have a Change A Life scholarship. So, if a student refers somebody else, that new student whose life is being changed by going to school—maybe for the first time—can receive a scholarship.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
I think people realize that it's the career to be in. It's the career. It's, it's a great career to be in. And I think that's what drives people to go back.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Just keeping in mind that there's a variety of programs here. There's no one set path that is right. It's just students need to figure out which is gonna be the best path for them.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Take the next step and join us at a Nursing Information Session. Regularly offered at many Rasmussen campuses.
What Types of Nursing Courses Will I Take?
While some courses are offered online, the rest of your Nursing program courses will be at our Orlando campus with an average small class size of 23 students. Take a look at some of the in-person courses that will help you become a confident, caring registered nurse.
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Professional Nursing Skills II
- Introduces how to provide care for diverse clients across the lifespan
- Learn to care for patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematological and fluid balance disorders
- Demonstrate medication administration for newborn and pediatric clients in a safe environment
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Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing
- Explore internal and external factors that impact patients’ state of balance, as well as experience in mental healthcare settings
- Examine effects of stress and coping on the patient and their family
- Study the complexities of caring for patients experiencing mental health disorders
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Public Health Nursing
- Examine foundations of community and public health nursing
- Explore impacts of cultural influence, health determinants and governing policy for public health
- Collaborate with community partner to identify needs and design solutions; apply theoretical knowledge and practice population-based care
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Transition to Practice
- Collaborate within healthcare professional teams, integrating principles of leadership and professional identity to provide comprehensive, evidence-based, multidimensional nursing care
- Examine complex medical surgical cases from multiple perspective and integrate assessment data to design innovative solutions
- Apply principles of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment to demonstrate nursing practice benchmarks
"Walking alongside students through this journey constantly reminds me of how exceptional Rasmussen is at preparing future nurses—professionals who uplift their communities and help their families rise. It is an honor to witness their transformation and to be part of a program that truly changes lives."
Louise Martin Bangura, MSN, RN
Nursing Dean, Rasmussen University – Orlando Campus
NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation
To become a registered nurse, you’ll need to pass your NCLEX-RN®3 licensure exam. That’s why our Orlando campus was newly organized to provide state-of-the-art labs and facilities to help you experience what registered nurses experience in the field. There are many ways that you’ll be able to start preparing for the NCLEX in the BSN program, starting from day one.
In-Person Practice
Practice your own nursing concepts and clinical skills at the Orlando campus nursing labs, immersive training and medical labs. You’ll be able to sit confidently for the NCLEX-RN.
Peer Support
You won’t have to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam on your own. Collaborate with other BSN students, Nursing faculty and peer tutors.
Library and Learning Services
Access the award-winning online Library and Learning Services team and resources. They even create special collections for NCLEX study prep.
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BSN Program Admission
At Rasmussen University School of Nursing, there are no prerequisite courses for admission and there are no wait lists at many campuses for qualified applicants.6 High school verification documentation may be required.5
Students for the standard and second degree Accelerated BSN tracks will need to pass the nursing entrance exam or have a conferred Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree with a GPA of 2.25 or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the US Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
You only need to apply once, and you can begin your BSN classes when it’s convenient for you with our eight start dates a year. Speak to an admissions representative for requirements related to your specific entry track.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.