BSN

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06/12/23

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program incorporates liberal arts and sciences and nursing coursework in a program that produces competencies for the practice of professional nursing. This is accomplished through an integration of theoretical knowledge, psychomotor skill acquisition and development of clinical judgment/reasoning. The curriculum integrates professional, ethical, and legal standards with decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership development. The curriculum is designed to promote life-long learning among the graduates.

Objective

To prepare nurses who can:

  • Provide individualized comprehensive care based on theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to individuals, families, aggregates, and communities, from entry to the healthcare system through long-term planning.
  • Demonstrate leadership and collaboration with consumers and other healthcare providers in providing care and/or delegating responsibilities for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration, health maintenance and rehabilitative activities.
  • Communicate effectively with patient populations and other healthcare providers in managing the healthcare of individuals, families, aggregates and communities.
  • Integrates clinical judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of the nursing • process.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for continued personal and professional development through enrollment in graduate education, continuing education degree programs, professional reading and participation in professional organizations and community service.
  • Implement professional nursing standards by practicing within the legal definitions of nursing practice and act in accordance with the nursing code of ethics and American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice.

120 Credits

50 General Education and 70 Nursing Core

2250 Hours

1500 lecture, 300 lab, and 450 clinical

175 Weeks

Between 36 - 42 months

Mission

The mission of the BSN program is to prepare clinically and culturally adept graduate nurses whose practice incorporates effective leadership and professional development to deliver comprehensive nursing care.

Goal

The BSN program prepares nurse graduates as a competent professional able to provide holistic nursing care, integrating ethical and legal standards in decision making.

Core Values

Human Dignity

Integrity

Quality

Collaboration

Leadership

Professionalism

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Credentials

After completion of the program, the students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Tuition & Fees

The student will also be responsible for any additional fees which may apply throughout the life of the program. These fees are payable at the time they become applicable, and may include but are not limited to:

  • Clinical Eligibility Requirements and Licensure (Level II background check, physical exam, 10-panel drug screen, liability insurance, board application, and PearsonVue exam fee)

Courses

1Courses awarded to Foreign Medical Doctor
2Courses awarded to licensed RN with ASN degree
3Courses awarded to licensed LPN

Courses are not necessarily taught in the order presented. Antigua College International reserves the right to make changes to the program to stay abreast of changing industry standards. The program courses, exams, and all materials are presented in English.

ACI welcomes prospects with Foreign BSN degrees. Original documents must be submitted for evaluation. If the foreign BSN degree is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an interview with Dr. Diony Antigua or Dr. Jose Antigua will be scheduled for counseling on options, including applying to the Florida Board of Nursing for permission to take the NCLEX exam; while ACI can assist with questions, this process is outside our scope. If the foreign BSN degree is not equivalent to a U.S. BSN, the evaluation of transfer credits will continue as usual. If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

End of Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Engages in effective collaborative efforts to achieve the client’s desired outcome
  2. Advocates for the rights to informed decision-making and self-determination of the client.
  3. Evaluates quality improvement opportunities in nursing practice.
  4. Manages the personal, physiological, psychological, cultural, or financial factors that impact efficient communication.
  5. Analyzes the change agent as a means to lead improvements in the healthcare industry.
  6. Utilizes computer information technologies to impart client education and nursing information.
  7. Evaluates evidence-based nursing practices for application in the profession and healthcare settings.

Ask a student

My professors provided personalized education in a small group setting which allowed me to ask questions. The classes are interactive which help you learn.
- Ariadne Finale, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accredited/Licensed

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"The Antigua College International Practical/Vocational Nursing, Associate degree in nursing, and Bachelor’s degree in nursing programs are pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA, attention Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, NLN CNEA Executive Director, no later than June 7, 2023 to cneaaccreditation@nln.org."

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