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About the Program

At Miami Dade College’s Benjamin Leon School of Nursing, the blended-on campus RN to BSN program is designed to help the registered nurse prepare as a BSN nurse professional. The program can be completed in 18 months, part-time or you may take the fast track that can be completed in one year.

There are three tracks to choose from, including both full and part-time schedules to suit the student’s personal needs. The RN to BSN program expands upon the Associate of Science in Nursing curriculum in areas such as cultural competency, evidence-based practice, population specific health promotion, quality and safety, informatics, and leadership and management.

The Benjamin Leon School of Nursing RN to BSN Program is known among its alumni for its outstanding nursing education and career services. If you want a flexible classroom setting with an individualized student-centered approach, this is the academic RN to BSN program for you.

Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Miami Dade College, Benjamin Leon School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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The RN to BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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Atlanta, Georgia 30326
USA
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Email: info@acenursing.org
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Program Details

Students can choose from among three different tracks. These tracks accommodate full or part-time schedules as well as offers a smooth transition into the program for those graduating from MDC with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. Get details on the tracks.

Online Degrees

Interested in getting your degree online? This program is offered fully online with the exception of two clinical courses. Some online programs also have face to face components, such as internships. Check with an academic advisor for more information at MDC Online.

Career Prospects

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) expands opportunities in various areas.

  • Leadership and Management
  • Research and Evidence Based Practice
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Quality and Safety
  • Community/ Public Health Nursing
  • Nursing Advocacy

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) prepares students for graduate education in various advanced practice areas.

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Midwife
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nursing Education
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Ph.D. in Nursing

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