Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Online Profile

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Online Academics:

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences says the need for nurses should increase 30% by 2014. The school is arming candidates in those growing ranks with an online bachelor's degree. The faith-based school -- the campus is at Florida Hospital of the Adventist Health System -- runs on the trimester system. Most students will need to devote 15 to 20 hours a week to tackle nine credit hours, the hospital college says. Class structure is much the same as in-person, with a syllabus provided to inform students of every lecture, test and assignment along the way. Advice on pacing is provided. The school encourages computer novices to apply because the software, WebCT, is easy to use. The bachelor's degree programs empower graduates to gain higher administrative and clinical standing. Although students learn from a distance, they're encouraged to attend the graduation ceremony when they finish.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Online Accreditation:

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is affiliated with the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commissions.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Online Degrees and Programs:

Bachelor of Science degrees are awarded in the areas of diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic sciences, and nursing. The latter is for registered nurses to earn their undergraduate degree. No campus visits are required.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Online Admissions:

Bachelor 's applicants must possess a few basics: a 2.5 grade point average from associate degree work (no grade lower than a C), and the transcripts to prove it. Three recommendations on the proper forms are also part of the application. RN-to-BSN applicants need to be licensed in their state. International students must take the NCLEX-RN. The Bachelor of Science in diagnostic medical sonography mandates that students be registered in sonography by an approved authoriity. Radiologic students must have an associate degree in radiography, radiologic technology, radiologic sciences or nuclear medicine technology from an accredited institution or the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology program. Some degree tracks accept up to 28 transfer credits -- check the details.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Online Costs:

Tuition is $275 per credit hour, plus a $20 application fee and a $145 matriculation fee per trimester. Federal and private loans possible.

Interesting Fact:

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is part of Florida Hospital, listed as one of the best in America by US News and World Report.