Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Florida residents pay $3,964.48 for 32 credit hours at $123.89 per credit hour. Out-of-state residents pay $15,030.40 at $469.70 per credit hour. Books cost approximately $500..

The RN-to-BSN program is designed for licensed registered nurses with an associate degree. It is delivered entirely online except for required experiential learning and practicum components. Students can complete the program in as few as three semesters or at a slower pace with one course at a time. The program supports career advancement through structured, flexible coursework.

The program requires 32 credit hours of upper-division nursing coursework. Students complete these credits through online classes and must fulfill practicum and experiential learning requirements.

Graduates typically advance in clinical nursing roles, pursue leadership positions in healthcare settings, or prepare for graduate study in nursing.

Applicants must hold a current RN license and an associate degree in nursing. They must submit official transcripts and proof of licensure through the Etrieve application. All students must apply to Polk State College and declare the BSN program.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online with practicum; full-time or part-time; typically completed in three semesters or longer. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Polk State College serves students from campuses and locations in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and Lake Wales. Its academic offer includes degree and certificate programs, with study available in person, in hybrid formats, and online. Students can also choose weekend, accelerated, shift-friendly, and mini-semester schedules. The college maintains an open-door admission policy for high school graduates with a qualifying diploma and GED certificate holders, and students may begin during any term.

Career preparation is central to the college’s work. Career Services announces semester events, while Career Pathways and Corporate College add career-oriented routes through the institution. Academic and technical areas across its programs include aerospace, business, criminal justice, nursing, occupational therapy assisting, and CNC production. Polk State has offered a tuition-free CNC Production Specialist program, and aerospace education and training are part of its academic offer. A graduate has progressed to the role of Lakeland Utilities Director.

International students should expect a practical admissions process with several payment options. Applying is free, and Polk State offers grants, loans, and scholarships to help finance college. The institution provides advising and experiential learning credit and prior learning assessment, with additional information organized through its College Catalog and Student Handbook. Student life includes athletics, theatre auditions, bookstores, and access to Polk Portal and Canvas. The Winter Haven campus is at 999 Avenue H NE.