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Program of Study
Please note that this program is for Foreign-Educated Physicians.
The Combined BSN/MSN track is a pathway for foreign-educated physicians (FEPs) from culturally diverse backgrounds to:
- obtain the BSN degree
- become Registered Nurses (RNs)
- attain the MSN degree
- become eligible to take the Advanced Registered Nurse Practice (ARNP) national certification exam
The combined BSN/MSN track is an accelerated program that builds upon the knowledge and skills of the social and physical sciences from a prior BS degree. It requires full-time enrollment. The program is comprised of 63 upper division credits and 43-47 graduate credits, totaling 105 to 109 credit hours. It combines coursework from CNHS' accredited BSN and MSN programs in an 8-semester program. Admission to the MSN component is contingent upon meeting the MSN admission requirements.
All students admitted to the Combined BSN/MSN program will be US citizens (or in citizenship process) who completed appropriate applications with essay, graduated from accredited foreign educational institutions with a medical degree validated as equivalent to BS degree, attained at least a 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent, with 80% on the reading and math portions of the nursing entrance exam, successfully completed all prerequisites and demonstrated strong commitment and motivation to become a nurse practitioner.
CNHS graduate nursing programs are designed to "prepare professional nurses who can lead, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of accessible, affordable, high-caliber, comprehensive, culturally competent, humanistic, and holistic health care". Graduates are prepared to function in a culturally competent manner within the "complex multiethnic, global environment and competitive, profit-oriented, and highly technological health care systems".
FIU CNHS Definition of Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment
All students in this program are enrolled full-time for all but semester 8 (averaging 16 credits the first 5 semesters, 11 credits in semesters 6-7, and 7 credits semester 8); semester 8 is purposefully part-time to facilitate graduating students to synthesize MSN NP content/competencies and prepare for national advanced registered nurse practitioner certification.
This combined BSN/MSN program will include 1400 clinical clock hours (630 pre-licensure;770 advanced practice); 150 laboratory hours (120 pre-licensure; 30 advanced practice); plus 69 credits/868 didactic clock hours (37 credits/462.5 didactic clock hours pre-licensure; 32 credits/405.5 didactic clock hours advanced practice).
The Florida Board of Nursing and clinical agencies require the disclosure of conviction records for misdemeanors and/or felonies; therefore, this information is required at the time of application. Applicants are required to submit to state and federal background checks, drug testing, health assessment, and immunizations at the time of admission. Findings in background checks may affect a student's ability to participate in clinical experiences and complete the program, and/or obtain the registered nurse licensure. Please click here to review the Florida Statute (effective July 1, 2009) related to the reasons the Florida Board of Nursing shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination. If you have questions about the background check, contact the Director of the Biscayne Bay Campus Nursing Department at 305-919-4421.
Nursing majors are responsible for transportation expenses related to clinical experiences. They are required to carry health and accident insurance. To safeguard the health of both nursing students and their clients, students must submit proof of health examination and required immunizations soon after admission. Students must submit proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers training according to the standards of the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to entering clinical courses in the track. BLS certification, immunizations, and health insurance must be kept current during enrollment in the major.
The student is expected to exhibit behavior that conforms to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Florida. The College of Nursing and Health Services reserves the right to refuse or discontinue enrollment of any student if the student violates the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Florida or, in the judgment of the faculty, the student does not meet the school's standards.
Degree Conferrals
Students enrolled in the MSN component must apply to graduate with the BSN during the 4th week of Semester VI; BSN degree will be posted at the end of Semester VI. Students will graduate with the MSN at the end of Semester VIII.
BSN Stop-out Options
- Low GPA Stop-out Option: Students with <3.2 cumulative GPA for Semesters I to IV will take NUR 4636C (Care of Communities: Community Health Nursing, 4 credits) and NUR 4945L (Senior Clinical Practicum, 4 credits) in Semester V. BSN degree will be awarded at the end of semester V or semester VI depending on availability of NUR 4945L. Students must apply for graduation of the BSN component by the 4th week of the semester they intend to graduate.
- Failure to Pass NCLEX Stop-out Option: Students not passing NCLEX-RN by the end of Semester V will take NUR 4945L (Senior Clinical Practicum, 4 credits) in Semester VI. BSN degree will be awarded at the end of semester VI. Students must apply for graduation of the BSN component by the 4th week of the semester they intend to graduate.
Program of Study
| Semester I | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NUR 3029 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 3029C | Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab | 2 |
| NUR 3029L | Foundations of Nursing Practice CL | 3 |
| NUR 3066C | Health Assessment & Promotion | 4 |
| NUR 3119 | Professional Nursing: Concepts & Issues | 3 |
| NGR 6172 | Pharmacological Concepts in ANP | 3 |
| Semester II | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NUR 3226 | Nursing Care of Adults I | 3 |
| NUR 3226L | Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical | 3 |
| NUR 3227 | Nursing Care of Adults II* | 3 |
| NUR 3227L | Nursing Care of Adults II Clinical* | 3 |
| NUR 3685L | Integrative Nursing Care I | 1 |
| NGR 5141 | Pathophysiologic Basis for ANP | 3 |
*Students admitted in Spring take these courses in Semester III |
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| Semester III | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NUR 3535 | Psychosocial Nursing** | 3 |
| NUR 3535L | Psychosocial Nursing Clinical** | 3 |
| NUR 4686L | Integrative Nursing Care II | 1 |
| NUR 4286 | Nursing Care of Older Adults | 3 |
| NUR 3668 | Nursing Leadership for Global Health Care | 3 |
| NGR 5110 | Theories in Nursing | 3 |
**Students admitted in Spring take these courses in Semester II |
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| Semester IV | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NUR 4455 | Care of Families: Childbearing Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4455L | Care of Families: Childbearing Nursing CL | 3 |
| NUR 4355 | Care of Families: Childrearing Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4355L | Care of Families: Childrearing Nursing CL | 3 |
| NUR 4667 | Nursing in Global Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NUR 4940 | Senior Clinical Synthesis | 2 |
Low GPA Stop-out Option: Students with <3.2 cumulative GPA for Semesters I to IV will take NUR 4636C (Care of Communities: Community Health Nursing, 4 credits) and NUR 4945L (Senior Clinical Practicum, 4 credits) in Semester V or VI, and end with a BSN degree. |
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| Semester V | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NUR 4636C | Care of Communities: Community Health Nursing | 4 |
| NGR 5131 | Culture and ANP | 3 |
| NGR 5035C | Advanced Client Assessment | 3 |
| NGR 5810 | Research Methods in Nursing | 3 |
Failure to Pass NCLEX Stop-out Option: Students must pass the NCLEX during semester V. Students not passing the NCLEX-RN by the end of the semester V will take NUR 4945L (Senior Clinical Practicum, 4 credits) in semester VI and will be eligible for a BSN degree at the end of semester VI. |
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| Semester VI | ||||
| Course | Course Name | Credits | ||
| NGR 6201C,or 6301C, or 6601C |
Advanced Adult, Child, or Family Health Nursing I | 3-4 | ||
| NGR 6201L,or 6301L, or 6601L | Advanced Adult, Child, or Family Health Nursing I Practice*** | 3-4
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| NGR 5XXX | Elective | 3 | ||
Students must apply for graduation from the BSN by 4th week of semester VI. |
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| Semester VII | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NGR 6202C, 6302C, or 6602C |
Advanced Adult, Child, or Family Health Nursing II | 3-4 |
| NGR 6202L, 6302L, or 6602L | Advanced Adult, Child, or Family Health Nursing II Practice*** | 3-4 |
| NGR 6910C | Research Project | 3 |
| Semester VIII | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| NGR 6209, 6337, 6XXX | Clinical Decision Making in Advanced Adult, Child or Family Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NGR 6700L, 6337L, or 6619L | Role Synthesis in Adult, Child, or Family Health Nursing Practice*** | 4 |
***All students must have a majority of ARNP preceptors in all NP practicum courses.
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Repeating Nursing Courses and Dismissal
A grade of "C" or better in all NUR courses and a grade of "B" or better in all NGR courses is necessary for continuing in the combined BSN/MSN track. A course in the BSN/MSN track can be repeated only once. If a student fails the same NUR course twice, or two NUR clinical and/or clinical-related courses, or two NGR courses, he/she will be dismissed from the BSN/MSN for FEP track.
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