Discover Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State University is a 4 year or higher National University. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Florida State University admits 25% of applicants and graduates 81% of its students.
Contact Info
- Florida State University, 600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, US
- 1-850-644-3296
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Quick Overview
- $27,600 Undergraduate Tuition
- $21,123 Graduate Tuition
- Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity
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32,691 Undergraduate Enrolled
*Certificate and degree-seeking students - 11,225 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 25% Acceptance Rate
- 81% Graduation Rate
Student Demographics
- 20 Average Age
- 43% Men
- 57% Women
- 0% Veterans
- 78% White
- 11% Hispanic
- 16% Black
- 2% Asian
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Nursing Programs
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Hybrid BSN to DNP Program
- $32,447 In-State Tuition
- 71 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 1080 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $9,768 In-State Tuition
- 22 Credits
- 780 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Hybrid MSN to DNP Program
- $15,995 In-State Tuition
- 35 Credits
- 24 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 300 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Hybrid MSN to DNP Program
- $18,737 In-State Tuition
- 41 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 600 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Hybrid MSN to DNP Program
- $24,221 In-State Tuition
- 53 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 840 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Hybrid BSN to DNP Program
- $32,447 In-State Tuition
- 71 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 1020 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $11,100 In-State Tuition
- 25 Credits
- 720 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
- Hybrid BSN to DNP Program
- $34,732 In-State Tuition
- 76 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 840 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
- Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $10,656 In-State Tuition
- 24 Credits
- 780 Clincal Hours
- 4.9 Program Score
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Traditional BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $27,600 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 48 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.8 Program Score
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Florida State University, a public institution, was founded in 1851. In 1950, the College of Nursing was founded and recognized as the first nationally accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing in the state of Florida.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The 2-year BSN program is a competitive application process program offered through the College of Nursing after students have completed their prerequisite courses. There is a minimum of 52 FSU semester hours, or a completion of the Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution to complete the requirements for the Liberal Studies/General Education.
Veterans BSN
The Veteran's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) program is a full-time, campus based program for eligible veterans. It provides medics, corpsmen, and non-medical veterans access to our undergraduate nursing education programs. There are two options for degree completion of a BSN - the Traditional BSN or the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.
The two-year program accepts admission from all Veterans. There is a 3 semester Accelerated BSN program available to Veterans who served as corpsman or medics.
Successful graduates of the BSN program are prepared for the national licensure exam (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN), and have the foundation necessary to pursue graduate degrees if desired.
There is a process for students admitted to the nursing program. First, the student must complete an interview process, personal essay statement, and their nursing prerequisites, Liberal Studies/General Education requirements and a minimum 52 FSU semester hours completed or have earned an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution.
Students that have an interest in a BSN and have other course work and military training will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if they have the requirements for admission into the FSU nursing program.
Requirements (not all inclusive)
- Honorable Discharge from U.S. Military
- Traditional BSN applicants: minimum overall 3.0 GPA, science 3.0 GPA, prerequisite courses-grade B or higher
- Accelerated BSN applicants: requirements as above (only corpsman or medics can select this option)
Accelerated BSN
Those who hold a bachelor's degree in another field and desire a career change are eligible for the Accelerated program through the College of Nursing. It is a full-time commitment that is 12-months long and has the components of the BSN program.
After successful completion of this program, the graduate is prepared to take the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed registered nurse.
Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Leader
Florida State University offers a graduate degree program with the focus on Nurse leadership. The MSN Nurse Leader program prepares the nurse in clinical settings to assume the leadership role within their chosen organization. The program, consisting of 32 semester hours and 315 clinical hours, is delivered online and structured toward the working nurse.
PLEASE NOTE: The student is responsible to find their own clinical preceptor. Students will be required to complete a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and proof of immunization.
Admission (not all inclusive)
- Official Transcripts
- GRE or MAT scores
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Current RN License
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is for nurses who have a desire to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The program is 83 credit hours post-baccalaureate study and 1005 required clinical hours. It is designed in accordance with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (2006).
Some courses are offered online, but most of the DNP course learning is video conferencing at the Tallahassee campus. The students are required to come to an intensive weekend in Tallahassee for orientation and Advance Skills for the APN course. Students then work with their local community to achieve the learning objectives for their practicum courses.
Admission Criteria (not all inclusive)
- BSN degree from nationally accredited program
- Upper division 3.0 GPA or higher
- GRE or MAT score(s)
- Unencumbered Florida RN license
- 3 letters of recommendation
- FDLE/FBI Level II background check
- CPR Certification
- Personal Health Insurance
- Current CV or resume
Nurse Leader Certificate
The Nurse Leader Certificate Program is available for Post BSN or Post MSN nurses. It is designed to provide academic preparation for nurses who are either working in clinical settings as nurse managers or who seek to transition into leadership roles.
The program has a total of 4 didactic courses (14 semester hours) and 45 clinical hours. The program is offered online in order to facilitate the educational needs of nurses interested in advancing their career.
Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate
The online Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate is available for post-masters/post-DNP students. Graduates will be able to sit for national certification as Family/Adult Nurse Practitioners. The program includes 23 graduate level credits of mental health theory and 540 hours of supervised clinical experiences.
Admission (not all inclusive)
- Official Transcripts
- Current RN license (for NL cert) or ARNP license (for PMHNPC cert)
- Copy of current CV/Resume
Clinical Clearance
The College of Nursing requires students of all disciplines to have the following on file at the College prior to practicing in any health care facility (not all inclusive):
- Criminal Background check
- 10 Panel Drug Screen
- TB/PPD results
- Proof of immunizations or titer results: polio, diphtheria, tetanus, MMR, varicella, hepatitis B series
- Influenza Vaccine
- Physical Examination
- CPR Certification
- Personal Health Insurance
- Current unencumbered Florida RN license
Accreditation
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.
Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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