Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) application.

The BSN application is available on this webpage only during the application window.

Note: The application fee, online application, and all supporting documents must be submitted to complete the BSN Application Admission Process. All items can be found in the Program Checklist below.

January 2023 Admission

The BSN application cycle for January 2023 Admission to the spring BSN Program is now closed. The application cycle ran from August 26, 2022 through November 10, 2022, 4 p.m. (extended to Nov. 14, 4 p.m. due to Hurricane Nicole).

Incomplete applications and applications received after 4 p.m. on November 14, 2022 will not be considered for admission. The BSN application is available on this web page only during the application window.

August 2023 Admission

Dates for the August 2023 admissions application cycle are not yet available.

Application Checklist

• PHSC general admission application with a $25 non-refundable fee for new students or a PHSC readmission application for returning PHSC students (no additional fee) not enrolled for more than one year.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing application. The BSN application is only available on this webpage during the application cycles.
• Copy of receipt of payment of the separate $25 non-refundable selected admission BSN application fee payable at the PHSC College Store.
• Clear, enlarged copy of current driver’s license.
• Clear, enlarged copy of current Florida Registered Nursing license.
• BSN Philosophy of Nursing Education and Clinical essay.
  • BSN essay requirement and template are located in the Documents section on this web page
• Submit official high school transcript with graduation date indicating receipt of a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma, if not already submitted. 
• Submit official transcripts from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC.
• Associate in Science registered nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution or a registered nursing diploma from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commissions (NLNAC). 
  • Submit official transcript that shows awarded nursing degree/diploma other than PHSC nursing graduates.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
• College level math readiness. Student must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Complete MAT1033, MAT1100 or higher-level college level math course with a grade of “C” or higher 
  • Current placement test score that verifies student is eligible to register for any area II college level math course
• College level reading and writing. Student must meet one of the following requirements: 
  • Complete ENC1101 English Composition I or higher-level course with a grade of “C” or higher
  • Current placement test score that verifies student is eligible to register for ENC1101