Frequently Asked Questions

I have read the Web site. What if I have more questions?
An Enrollment Advisor is available to answer all your questions. To have your Enrollment Advisor contact you, click on Request Info (on the left of this page) and complete the Contact Info form, or call 866-642-6350.

What should I look for in a distance-learning program?
We recommend you search for a program that has extensive experience delivering distance learning, low student attrition, dedicated full-time faculty, high student satisfaction, and minimal travel. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences has all of these important attributes and its distance learning expertise is demonstrated through the great success of the online BSN program as well as the online Bachelor Degree in Radiologic Sciences (BRS).

I have a busy work and family life and cannot attend classes each week. Is this program for me?
Yes. You can complete your studies at your convenience in the comfort of your own home or workplace. There are no site visits or campus meetings to attend. You have access to your course 24 hours a day. The only scheduled time commitment is a weekly 1 hour online chat conveniently scheduled around the needs of your small learning community. The rest of your coursework can be completed around your busy schedule.

I am not a computer whiz; can I do this?
Yes. We realize that most students are computer novices, therefore, Florida Hospital College provides 24/7 technical support and a full-time program manager will be your personal guide throughout the program. As a new student, you will have an orientation to online courses prior to starting classes.

Do I earn the same degree that on-campus students earn?
Yes. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences awards the same accredited Baccalaureate degrees regardless of the delivery method. The traditional campus-based program and the distance-learning program for working professionals award the same degree.

What are the computer requirements for participation in the nursing degree?
To participate in the online Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program you will need a computer system with current specifications that your Enrollment Advisor can relay to you. Please call 866-642-6350.

How long will it take to earn my BSN?
The nursing curriculum is 8 semesters or less than 2-1/2 years. Applicants may have credits they can transfer to meet general education requirements. Diploma RN's may need to take additional general education courses.

I took college courses 15 years ago, for example, English Composition I and Psychology. Do I have to repeat these courses?
No. At Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, your credits taken at a regionally accredited college or university can be accepted without time limits.

I took Health Assessment in another BSN program. Do I have to repeat it?
No. Equivalent credits for courses earned at a NLNAC or CCNE regionally accredited program will transfer and do not have to be repeated, regardless of how long ago they were earned. An evaluation of your transcript or course syllabus will determine if the content is comparable.

Is this a correspondence program?
No. While most correspondence courses are self-paced or independent study, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences courses are designed by the instructor and structured with a timeline. Students study and learn through individual study, small learning groups, online chats/discussions; and they have the support and leadership of a professional facilitator. The level of interaction with faculty and peers is often greater than most traditional, on-campus programs.

How many hours per week will I need to study?
Of course, this is individually based. On an average, 12-15 hours per week will ensure completion of 6-8 credits per semester on time.

What if I can't keep up?
One of the benefits of studying in a small learning community is the special support you will receive from your peers, facilitators, and instructors. Students typically find this greatly helps them to stay on track. Your instructor and facilitator are working professionals who recognize your challenges and want to help you succeed.

How much does the program cost?
The courses are $255* per Trimester credit hour and $135 matriculation fee per Trimester*. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences offers a quality education at a price well below the cost of most national distance learning public or private institutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students with the drive and determination to complete our professional program have the opportunity to do so.
* Tuition rates are based on the 2005-2006 Tuition Schedule. Amounts of tuition and fees are determined annually and are subject to change.

Is this program accredited?
The Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program from the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, phone: 404-679-4500, fax: 404-679-4558 and by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway - 33rd floor, NY, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 x153.