Bethune-Cookman University Nursing School Review

Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU, or BCU) is a historically black university (part of the HBCU designation) and began in 1904 as an education for young black women with the support of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Today Bethune-Cookman University is co-educational and open to students of all backgrounds.

The university has grown to confer degrees and academic qualifications on over 13,000 students. Popular fields of study at the university are education, business, medicine, environmental sciences and athletics. The Commission on Colleges, Southern Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges accredits Bethune-Cookman University.

Review of Bethune-Cookman University Nursing Degree Programs

The School of Nursing at Bethune-Cookman University awards Bachelor of Science (BSN) in nursing degrees to its students in several course formats. Students can choose from a traditional course, RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing), and online courses. The program is comprehensive in nature, seeking to educate nurses to serve a variety of populations (e.g., children, adults and vulnerable populations) in health care settings not traditionally offered by other programs such as early childhood centers, home healthcare programs and mental health facilities. Upon graduating, students are eligible to sit the national RN certification exam, the NCLEX-RN. Nursing programs at Bethune-Cookman University are accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Bethune-Cookman University Undergraduate Nursing Programs

Pre-Nursing Courses

Students must take pre-nursing courses which consist of general bachelor’s degree requirements and basic science and nursing courses before being accepted to the nursing program at Bethune-Cookman University.

RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Option

Registered Nurses who desire to earn the BSN qualification can do so in as little as one year after meeting Bethune-Cookman University’s nursing prerequisite requirements. In order to be eligible students must hold a nursing license with an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or diploma. To shorten the length of their program, students must meet course and experiential credit requirements to receive credit for previous coursework and experience.

Traditional BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Degree Program

The BSN program seeks to develop a well-rounded nurse through offering courses in local, regional and global health in the first two years of undergraduate education followed by experiential learning in Florida health facilities in the remaining two years of the program. Although an undergraduate program, the course seeks to educate future leaders in their organizations.

In order to gain acceptance into the nursing program at B-CU, students must meet all pre-nursing courses and pass the Nursing Admission Examination (NAE) administered by Bethune-Cookman University.

The bachelor’s degree program can be completed in approximately 4 years from start to finish. Less time will be required for the RN to BSN program option.

Resources for Nurses at Bethune Cookman College

Nurses at B-CU can take advantage of CPR and AED certification and re-certification offered on campus. Each year the university celebrates the new cohort of Nursing Graduates with a Pinning and Awards Ceremony specifically for nursing graduates. Bethune-Cookman University is a part of several local and national nursing organizations including the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) and National League of Nursing (NLN).

Contact:
Bethune-Cookman University
640 Doctor Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099

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