Degrees for Careers in Demand

For more than 30 years, Keiser University has maintained a practical, hands-on approach to career education to help our students achieve their personal and professional goals. Our student-centered approach remains at the foundation of the Keiser University mission and continues to attract students who prefer a more personal learning experience.

At Keiser University, you will find a warm, friendly community with faculty and staff truly committed to your success. Our small class sizes, individualized attention and one-class-at-a-time schedules create a positive learning environment where you can excel. Whether your goal is to prepare for a new career or to advance with your current employer, Keiser University is designed around your needs.

Keiser University's programs and curriculum remain in-line with technology and workforce trends, helping you develop the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in today's job market. Our career-focused programs make it possible for you to graduate in less time than you may think.

Nursing - Associate of Science

The Keiser University nursing program prepares students for entry-level positions as professional registered nurses. The practice of professional nursing means the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skill based upon applied principles of biological, physical, psychological and social sciences.

The Keiser University nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who are:

• Knowledgeable of the theory and practice of nursing;
• Able to utilize critical thinking in problem-solving;
• Competent in the provision of basic and complex nursing skills;
• Capable of communicating effectively and accurately using the written and spoken word, including the use of computerized records;
• Effective in collaborating with health care teams aimed at providing the best possible care for the patients under their care;
• Able to demonstrate caring through the helping relationship and utilization of therapeutic communication skills in working with diverse populations in a variety of health care settings; and
• Models of professionalism in their practice of nursing.

Nursing - Bachelor of Science (RN to BSN)

This program emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, management, research, advanced assessment and health promotion across a variety of community-based health care settings. Designed for graduates of associate degree and diploma nursing programs, who are currently licensed as an RN in the U.S., the RN will be prepared for a broader scope of practice and for entry into master's or doctoral nursing programs. The curriculum provides the RN with a better understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social issues that affect patients and influence health care delivery. Special emphasis will be given to the allocation and management of physical, fiscal and human resources. Opportunities for the RN to specialize will be provided in the form of various nursing, business and criminal justice electives. All coursework is offered online, one course per month. Clinical practicums will be performed in community settings where students will be paired with an approved professional nursing preceptor.

Accreditation

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

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