La Universidad Excelsior pone en marcha un nuevo e innovador programa de enfermería para dar respuesta a las necesidades sanitarias de Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Excelsior University is proud to announce the launch of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program, a hybrid learning experience designed to create new opportunities for Florida students in the health care field. The program is the first health care offering at Excelsior University St. Petersburg, the institution’s new immersive learning site in Florida.
Directly addressing Florida’s nursing shortage by focusing on entry-level, generalist nursing practice, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program combines online coursework with in-person training at Excelsior University St. Petersburg’s nursing lab facilities and partnering health care sites. Clinical credits are completed in direct care settings, helping students develop practice-ready skills. The program is designed to be completed in three years or less of year-round study, creating an accelerated path to Registered Nurse licensure and sustainable careers.
“At Excelsior University’s new St. Petersburg site, learners in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program will build critical patient care skills through individualized, hands-on coaching and high-fidelity simulation experiences that mirror real-world scenarios,” said Christina Jones, executive site director for Excelsior University St. Petersburg. “With access to state-of-the-art technology and guidance from Excelsior’s highly experienced nursing educators, students will graduate ready to care for their communities.”
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program is the next phase of Excelsior’s extensive history of nursing education. While Excelsior’s popular Associate Degree in Nursing program is designed to help LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, and certain military personnel build on their health care knowledge to transition to careers in nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program requires no previous health care experience. The program is ideal for those just beginning their career journey or looking to forge a new path in the nursing field.
“More than 50 years since Excelsior launched its first nursing programs, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program reflects our continued evolution as a leader in health care education,” said Diane Pytlik-Flammia, dean, Excelsior University School of Nursing. “By combining the flexibility of online learning with immersive labs at our new St. Petersburg site and training at clinical partner locations, we are preparing the next generation of nurses for dynamic, rewarding careers in health care.”
For more information on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program and enrollment materials, visit the program page.
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Jason Bonafide, jbonafide@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8446
ACERCA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD EXCELSIOR
La Universidad Excelsior es una institución en línea acreditada y sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a ayudar a los adultos a completar sus estudios universitarios y a avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. Excelsior contribuye al desarrollo de una sociedad diversa, formada y preparada para el mundo laboral, valorando el aprendizaje permanente y haciendo hincapié en atender a personas que históricamente han estado infrarrepresentadas en la educación superior. Fundada en 1971, Excelsior se adapta a las circunstancias de los estudiantes —tanto académicas como geográficas— eliminando los obstáculos que impiden alcanzar los objetivos educativos de los adultos que desean continuar su formación y completar sus estudios. Nuestros pilares son la innovación, la flexibilidad, la excelencia académica y la integridad.
Excelsior es una universidad sin ánimo de lucro con un campus principal en Albany, Nueva York, y un centro educativo en San Petersburgo, Florida. Los programas académicos de la Universidad Excelsior están registrados en el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, con licencias adicionales para los programas con sede en Florida.
Autorizada por la Comisión de Educación Independiente del Departamento de Educación de Florida (n.º de licencia 12928). Para obtener más información sobre esta institución, comuníquese con la Comisión en 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 323099-0400, número gratuito: (888)-224-6684.
