RN-to-BSN Online
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Visit
Seminole State College of Florida wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its RN-to-BSN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
In-Person Meeting
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at the meeting:
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- 2 p.m. - A Building, Room A-346
- Altamonte Spring Campus
850 South SR 434
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Written Comments
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attention: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by October 18, 2024.
With the ability to be completed in as little as one year, and a total cost of about $5,000, Seminole State’s fully accredited RN-to-BSN Online is designed specifically for currently registered nurses (RNs) and those who are now eligible to take the NCLEX RN. The RN-to-BSN program courses are delivered 100% online. This flexibility enables nurses to continue working while pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Why Seminole State?
- Finish in as little as 12 months: Students can earn their degree in a year or opt for a slower progression.
- Affordable: Most students can complete the program for about $5,000 (including tuition, fees and books).
- Online courses: Courses are offered 100% online on your time – convenient for working nurses.
- Industry-focused curriculum: The RN-to-BSN curriculum was developed in conjunction with Central Florida health providers.
- Experienced faculty: Our faculty are dedicated instructors who are focused on student success and will provide individualized attention.
- Nationally accredited: ACEN accreditation since 2018 demonstrates commitment to national nursing education standards.
Accreditation
Attending an accredited institution, such as Seminole State College, is important to ensure that your chosen nursing program has attained a level that meets or exceeds national and industry standards. Seminole State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Seminole State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (https://www.sacscoc.org).
The baccalaureate nursing program at Seminole State College of Florida located in Seminole County, Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is initial accreditation (effective April 13, 2018).
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Program Outcomes
Based on ACEN Policy #29, our most current student achievement outcomes are as follows:
- 67.8% of 2023-2024 graduates completed the program on-time.
- 100% of 2023-2024 graduates reported current employment in the nursing profession
- 90% of 2023-2024 graduates reported value-added with BSN degree completion