NURSV:BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Veterans Medic to BSN Program

Note: A moratorium has been placed on admissions to the Veterans Medic to Nurse.

Applicants to the Veterans Medic to Nurse BSN (VBSN) must submit an application for admission to the University and must follow the regular University procedures. Applicants must complete a Veterans Medic to Nurse application. Applicants must be admitted to the University before applying for admission to the nursing program. All admission documents must be submitted by the posted college application deadline preceding the Fall and Spring admission for VBSN students. Students interested in the VBSN program should contact the College to make an appointment with the VBSN advisor as early as possible. The College is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, AHC3-232, (305) 348-4725.

The VBSN Program is a specialized admissions status program; and therefore, admission is competitive based on previous academic performance, utilizing a holistic student approach, and additional criteria for entry into the VBSN Program. A criterion-based point system is used for the admission evaluation of applicants to the VBSN program.

To be admitted to the VBSN Program, applicants must:

(1) Be a veteran from any branch of United States military service, an active duty reservist, or a National Guard member with military medical training and service experience OR with Paramedic certification;

(2) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all lower division coursework;

(3) Have met all lower division requirements including a minimum grade of a “C” for all nursing prerequisite courses;*

(4) Completed a minimum of 54 semester hours;

(5) Have completed all required prerequisite science courses within the last 10 years;

(6) Have met entry requirements for computation and reading skills through the specified nursing entrance exam; and

(7) Be recommended for admission by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee.

*Required nursing prerequisites include the following courses: 4 credits each of human anatomy & lab, human physiology & lab, microbiology & lab, and survey of chemistry & lab; and 3 credits each of human growth & development, statistics, psychology, and principles of nutrition.

Program Objectives 

Upon completion of the BSN, graduates will be able to:  

(1) Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines in the provision of care to clients within the health-illness continuum throughout the life span. 

(2) Utilize creative leadership to promote quality health care and patient safety in a rapidly changing multicultural, multiethnic, and global environment. 

(3) Synthesize and apply evidence and research findings from nursing and from other disciplines to improve or change nursing practice. 

(4) Use appropriate and current technology and skills in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

(5) Function as an advocate and change agent in influencing healthcare policies, delivery, economics, and health disparities to improve the quality of health for diverse populations. 

(6) Collaborate and communicate with members of the health care team in the delivery of individualized, cost-effective and ethical health care services. 

(7) Demonstrate an understanding of accountability, responsibility, values, and standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct that impact on the role and practice of the professional nurse. 

(8) Utilize theoretical knowledge and clinical competencies in caring for culturally diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings.

Program Policies 

Students who enter FIU without an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, transfer from out-of-state, or transfer from a private community college must meet the FIU core curriculum requirements. See a nursing advisor (305) 348-7703 in the Office of Student Services for admission information. 

Nursing students are responsible for transportation expenses related to clinical experiences. They are required to carry health and accident insurance.  To safeguard the health of clients, nursing students are required to submit proof of health examination and immunizations upon entry into the nursing program. Students must submit proof of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Heart Association) prior to entering clinical courses in the nursing major.  This CPR certification must cover the period of enrollment in the program.  

The Florida Board of Nursing and clinical agencies require the disclosure of arrest and conviction records for misdemeanors and/or felonies; therefore, this information will be required at the time of application.  Applicants are required to submit to criminal background checks and drug testing. Expenses associated with background checks and drug testing (including repeat testing) are the responsibility of the student. Findings may affect a student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and complete the program, and/or obtain registered nurse licensure.  

In addition to undergraduate tuition and fees, nursing students may be charged a fee for courses with an “L” suffix for laboratory supplies. 

Students who request a transfer from another nursing program must provide a letter of good standing from the nursing program in which they were enrolled. 

The College reserves the right to terminate a student from the nursing program for reasons related to the inability to carry out professional responsibilities safely.  

Note: The programs, policies, requirements, and regulations listed in this catalog are continually subject to review in order to serve the needs of the University’s and College’s various 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 may be made without advance notice. Please refer to the General Information section for the University’s policies, requirements, and regulations. Please refer to the College's website for updated information on nursing.

There are no majors associated with this program.

There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.