The U.S. Department of Labor’s growth outlook for RN jobs by the year 2024 is more than double the growth rate for all occupations. It’s why many are considering a career – or a career change – in nursing. And it’s why FIU Nursing created the Accelerated Option Bachelor of Science in Nursing (AO BSN).
This program is uniquely designed for people who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The AO BSN is comprised of four (4) semesters of full-time coursework.
Students are admitted into the AO BSN program once a year in the Fall semester.
Classes for the AO BSN program are held at the Biscayne Bay (BBC) Campus.
Licensing Eligibility
Graduates of the program are eligible to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN) upon passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and can pursue graduate studies in nursing at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Transform your Career
If you already hold a bachelor's degree, the Accelerated Option (AO) BSN program provides a fast-track pathway into the nursing profession. Build on your previous academic experience while gaining the clinical knowledge, hands-on training, and patient care skills needed to become a practice-ready nurse in an accelerated timeframe.
Financial Assistance & Scholarships
Make your BSN Education more affordable with a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Curriculum & Core Competencies
Our AO- BSN program prepares our students through an intensive, fast-paced curriculum, students develop the clinical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and professional competencies needed to provide high-quality patient care and succeed in today's healthcare environment.
Students build expertise in:
- Patient-centered clinical care and safety
- Evidence-based nursing practice and clinical decision-making
- Health assessment, pharmacology, and nursing science
- Interprofessional collaboration and communication
- Professional nursing practice, leadership, and ethical decision-making
Learn at Biscayne Bay Campus
Your AO-BSN journey takes place at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC), home to our state-of-the-art S.T.A.R. Center. Designed to mirror real healthcare environments, the S.T.A.R. Center provides immersive simulation experiences that allow you to practice clinical skills, build confidence, and prepare for patient care before entering clinical settings. Through advanced technology and hands-on learning, you'll gain the experience needed to thrive in today's healthcare workforce.
Program Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
Attend an Information Session
Have questions about the AO-BSN Program? Join our information sessions and get answers directly from our team.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Florida International University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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