Our program’s philosophy reflects the holistic and caring tradition of Florence Nightingale with the primary nursing theory of Jean Watson. Together, this approach creates a foundation for understanding the modern nursing environment.
The Nursing Program is a five (5) semester program that focuses on the general education and beginning technical skills necessary for providing and managing patient care and participating in the profession of nursing. Upon graduation, with an Associate of Science in Nursing (AS), the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.
Our ASN graduates are prepared for professional nursing practice in both acute care and community settings. Our curriculum will prepare you to establish relationships, honor diversity, and interact with individuals, families and groups across the life span. You will utilize the nursing process to create, implement, and evaluate a mutually holistic plan for maximum healing. By adhering to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, graduates demonstrate competence, continuous self-improvement, and personal wellness.
Program Accreditation
Bethesda College of Health Sciences at Bethesda Health, Bethesda Hospital East located in Boynton Beach, Florida is institutionally accredited by:
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 730
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
The most recent accreditation decision made by ABHES for Bethesda College of Health Sciences is initial accreditation through February 2031.
View the public information disclosed by the ABHES regarding this program on the ABHES website.
Program Size
Up to 20
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Bethesda Hospital East
Since 1959, Bethesda Hospital East has provided quality health services with care and dedication. The 401-bed, fully accredited, not-for-profit hospital and affiliates offer a full array of healthcare services, including an advanced primary stroke center, cancer care, cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care. The hospital’s Emergency Department, which serves both adults and children, treats nearly 80,000 patients annually. Bethesda’s highly skilled physicians perform more than 4,600 inpatients surgeries and 5,500 outpatient surgeries each year.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule
Eligibility Prerequisites
- Completion of Prerequisite Courses listed below
Application Requirements
- Official High School Transcript or official GED
- Official Sealed Transcripts
- Background Check
- BLS card and required immunizations
- 250 Word essay
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Application Timeline
- Where do applicants go to apply?
- When are applications accepted? January - June
- When are candidate interviews? April - June
- When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? July
- When does the program start? August
Prerequisite Courses
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Course Name Credits MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 ENC 1101 English Composition 3 PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 DEP 2004 Developmental Psychology 3 SYG 2000 Sociology 3 -
Course Name Credits HSC 1000 Introduction to Health Care
(This course may have been taken in high school. It is recommended, but not required)3 MCB 2010 Microbiology 3 MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab 1 BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 BSC 2086L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 HUN 1201 Nutrition 3 -
Bethesda College of Health Sciences accepts a limited number of transfer credit from another nationally or regionally accredited institution. Only those courses identified for each academic program in the "Academic Programs" section of the College Catalog will be considered for acceptance on transfer. Each course to be transferred must have been completed with a grade of "C" or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II courses and labs, and Microbiology course and lab, taken more than 8 years ago are not transferable
- Courses identified by the State of Florida Common Course Number System will transfer automatically into the College. Courses without this designation will be evaluated individually by the program faculty.
- Transcripts from High Schools, Colleges and Universities outside of the United States must be evaluated and translated by an approved evaluation agency and sent directly to Bethesda College of Health Sciences.
Curriculum
To view the full course catalogue with additional course details and program policies, please download the Academic Catalog