Online Colleges - Jacksonville University

About Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University is a four-year private, comprehensive university situated in an idyllic setting just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, Florida. JU's School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the university holds the highest accreditation a school can earn — regional accreditation. JU is repeatedly ranked as One of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. With JU's proven track record for challenging academics and a distinguished faculty, you are assured an excellent education.

While a student with JU, your online experience will be powered by University Alliance (UA) classroom technology. UA facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities, including JU. UA is the largest facilitator of e-learning in the county.

Online Nursing Program

Join the thousands of RNs that have chosen Jacksonville University's online RN to BSN program. There is no other program that offers you our level of personalized support, advanced video lecture classroom technology and affordability that JU's program does. Need schedule flexibility? We respect that you are a busy professional so we do not have mandatory login times. The classroom is available 24/7 with each course lasting eight weeks. You may also sit out a few sessions and complete your degree at your own pace.

Many of our students have been out of school for some time so we developed a short tutorial that teaches you how to navigate the online classroom, manage your time and find help. You will start class on day one ready to go! Here is what else you can expect:

30 FREE credits for your active U.S. RN license toward the 121 needed for your BSN
Six session starts per year
No time limit on acceptance of transfer credits* for courses such as nutrition, chemistry and English
100 percent online lectures and tests
Outstanding faculty — most of the professors also teach on-campus
Enjoyable and career enhancing practice projects conducted in your hometown

*Transfer credits are not guaranteed until your transcript(s) are reviewed by an academic advisor.

Accreditation

Jacksonville University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.

The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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About University Alliance Online

Bringing You the Nation's Leading Universities Online

		The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of degree and certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 300,000 online enrollments — making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University Alliance partners include:
		Jacksonville University Villanova University University of Notre Dame Tulane University Thunderbird School of Global Management Florida Institute of Technology University of San Francisco The University of Scranton Dominican University

Program Listings:

Bachelor

RN to BSN (licensed RNs only)

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the SACS to award bachelor's and master's degrees. The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Address:
2800 University Blvd North
Jacksonville, FL 32211
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Accelerated eight-week format with six sessions per year.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate: $410.00 per credit hour

Credit-earning Options:
Students with an active U.S. RN license will earn 30 licensure credits. Official transcripts are evaluated by an academic advisor and applicable transfer credits will be granted.

Delivery Format: (?)
100% online lectures and tests plus CD-ROMs/message board/email/chat room/textbooks.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
IBM-compatible computer preferred.

Geographic Restrictions:
Students must hold an active U.S. RN license from any state.

On-Campus Requirement:
No campus visits are ever required. Practice projects are completed locally, possibly with own employer. Students may participate in the graduation ceremony in Jacksonville, Florida.

Scholarships Offered:
JU is a regionally accredited university and is recognized by the Department of Education, thereby enabling students to participate in federally funded and state entitlement (financial aid) programs.

Loans Offered:
JU is a regionally accredited university and is recognized by the Department of Education, thereby enabling students to participate in federally funded and state entitlement (financial aid) programs.

Registration Details:
Students are able to take their first nursing course with JU while still in the full application process and awaiting transcript review making getting started fast and easy.