Jacksonville University

About Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University is an accredited institution offering nursing education programs designed to prepare graduates for licensure and professional practice. The university holds accreditation from CCNE and offers a mix of on-campus and online programs.

Why Choose Jacksonville University for Nursing?

Jacksonville University holds accreditation from CCNE, which signals that the institution meets nationally recognized standards for nursing education quality as evaluated by independent professional reviewers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for registered nurses was $93,600 as of May 2024, with approximately 189,100 RN job openings projected each year through 2034. Graduating from an accredited nursing program positions you to enter this high-demand profession with strong career prospects and competitive compensation.

Jacksonville University currently offers 4 nursing programs. Prospective students should review each program's degree level, delivery format, tuition, and duration in the comparison table above to identify the best fit for their educational and career goals.

Schedule & Format Flexibility

• Traditional BSN (Entry-Level): Offered on-campus, in a 28-month lock-step program. Classes are held four days per week, with clinicals one day per week. No summer, evening, or online components.
• Accelerated BSN (ABSN) and Direct-Entry MSN: Multiple accelerated tracks available: 16-Month ABSN (Spring start) — part-time or PRN work may be possible; 12-Month ABSN (Fall start for Baptist Health; Summer start for Mayo Clinic); 20-Month Direct-Entry MSN (Fall start, at Mayo Clinic partnership). All are campus-based with clinical tracks and fast-paced formats.
• Online RN-BSN Program: Delivered online, flexible for working RNs. Students can complete the degree in as little as one year.
• RN-BSN Cohort Program: Conducted in a cohort model, typically held at a satellite location. Classes are held one evening per week, in 8-week sessions, allowing completion in about 20 months. Mostly evening on-site delivery; minimal campus visits required.
• Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Fully online delivery.

Program-Specific Details

• BSN (Traditional): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. Offered on-campus, in a 28-month lock-step program. Classes are held four days per week.
• RN to BSN: Delivered online, flexible for working RNs. Students can complete the degree in as little as one year.

Clinical Training & Hospital Partnerships

• Clinical partnerships with major area hospitals for BSN students.
• Placement coordination managed by the school.
• Robust simulation training at the STAR Center and Clinical Skills Lab.
• Nurse residency pipeline through Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship.

Named hospital & health-system partners: Baptist Health, Ascension St. Vincent's, Wolfson Children's Hospital, UF Health, Mayo Clinic, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Admissions

• Traditional BSN: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, required from either an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Accelerated BSN (ABSN): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, and complete specified prerequisite courses with grades of 'C' or higher (Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs, General Chemistry with lab, Microbiology with lab, Nutrition, Human Growth & Development, and Statistics).