Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Why St. Petersburg College for my RN to BSN Degree?

St. Petersburg College BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The RN to BSN program is innovative and has flexible schedules with classes and clinicals that meet your lifestyle. SPC is close to home, affordable and offers the same high-quality degree you would expect from any state university.

This program provides a seamless transition by using prior nursing education and experience as a foundation to explore advanced nursing practice and concepts. The BSN coursework will address topics related to leadership and management, nursing theory, research, and community and public health.

Unique Program Features

• Learning Communities: Classes are offered in group learning communities at different locations, including Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. These groups enhance the learning process and class connections between students and course completion.
• Classes offered one at a time. You can focus on one class and continue working.
• Online classes: All BSN nursing courses are offered online. You can work full-time and take classes online, doing your assignments at your convenience around the class schedule.
• Flexible Practicum Experience in your geographical area: Flexible scheduling and convenient locations complement your demanding lifestyle.

Advanced Technical Certificates

Registered nurses can earn upper division credits as well as technical certificates in any of the following three areas:

• Critical Care
• Emergency Care
• SEPSIS Awareness & Education

That means that all ATC courses now put you one step closer to a BSN degree. If you've completed one of these courses since January 2006, you meet the nursing elective requirement for the RN-BSN degree at St. Petersburg College.