Accelerated BSN Programs in Florida

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives while building a secure, rewarding career? Florida's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs offer the perfect opportunity for career changers and college graduates to enter the high-demand field of nursing in just 12-18 months.

With Florida's growing population and expanding healthcare system, registered nurses are needed now more than ever. These intensive programs combine rigorous academics with hands-on clinical experience, preparing you to hit the ground running in hospitals, clinics, and communities across the Sunshine State. Whether you're drawn to emergency care, pediatrics, or community health, an accelerated BSN opens doors to countless specialties and advancement opportunities.

The investment in your education pays off quickly ... registered nurses in Florida earn competitive salaries with excellent job security and the satisfaction of knowing their work truly matters. Plus, many programs offer flexible scheduling options to help working professionals make the transition.

Explore these top Accelerated BSN programs available throughout Florida:

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Florida here.

Updated: February 28, 2026

Keiser University

Keiser University offers Accelerated BSN programs at 13 campuses in Florida.

Keiser University

Keiser University

Fort Myers, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.8%
RN test takers per year
32
RN rank (2024)
#6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Lakeland, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.2%
RN test takers per year
42
RN rank (2024)
#8
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Melbourne, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
96.5%
RN test takers per year
41
RN rank (2024)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Miami, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
84.8%
RN test takers per year
19
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Naples, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
81.8%
RN test takers per year
11
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Orlando, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
87.5%
RN test takers per year
42
RN rank (2024)
#10
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Pembroke Pines, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
63.2%
RN test takers per year
41
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Port Saint Lucie, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.6%
RN test takers per year
49
RN rank (2024)
#8
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Sarasota, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
81.9%
RN test takers per year
42
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Tallahassee, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
97.7%
RN test takers per year
19
RN rank (2024)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

Tampa, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
94.1%
RN test takers per year
30
RN rank (2024)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University

Keiser University

West Palm Beach, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
86.3%
RN test takers per year
37
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
83.1%
RN test takers per year
39
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Miami

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
95.7%
RN test takers per year
194
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Florida

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACME CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
94.7%
RN test takers per year
167
RN rank (2025)
#4
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
93.2%
RN test takers per year
90
RN rank (2025)
#5
NCLEX-PN pass rate
55.3%
PN test takers (avg)
13
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
94.0%
RN test takers per year
180
RN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Florida International University

Florida International University

Miami, FL
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE COA Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.3%
RN test takers per year
21
RN rank (2025)
#6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University offers Accelerated BSN programs at 3 campuses in Florida.

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
87.4%
RN test takers per year
139
RN rank (2024)
#10
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Myers, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
87.4%
RN test takers per year
108
RN rank (2024)
#10
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

Miami, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.1%
RN test takers per year
138
RN rank (2024)
#8
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Barry University

Barry University

Miami Shores, FL
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE COA Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
80.8%
RN test takers per year
95
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology

Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology offers Accelerated BSN programs at 2 campuses in Florida.

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Altamonte Springs, FL
Private
2-year

Accreditations

Accrediting Bureau of Health E...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
33.9%
RN test takers per year
22
NCLEX-PN pass rate
33.0%
PN test takers (avg)
50
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Delray Beach, FL
Private
2-year

Accreditations

Accrediting Bureau of Health E...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
85.3%
RN test takers per year
13
NCLEX-PN pass rate
33.0%
PN test takers (avg)
6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
ECPI University College of Nursing

ECPI University College of Nursing

Orlando, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
85.2%
RN test takers per year
42
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Program Length & Format

  • 12-month program (4 quarters, approximately 48 weeks)
  • 105 total quarter credit hours
  • On-campus classes and clinical courses; no online nursing courses
  • Classes scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Clinical rotations may include evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Clinical faculty-to-student ratio: maximum 1:12; preceptored experiences maximum 1:18

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
  • Completion of designated prerequisite courses with B- or higher in Anatomy and Physiology prerequisites
  • Maximum of two prerequisite courses may be in progress at time of application
  • Prerequisites must be completed prior to starting nursing courses

Prerequisites

  • Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (8 semester credits | 12 quarter credits)
  • Statistics (3 semester credits | 4.5 quarter credits)
  • Sociology or Psychology (3 semester credits | 4.5 quarter credits)
  • Human Growth and Development or Developmental Psychology (3 semester credits | 4.5 quarter credits)
  • English (3 semester credits | 4.5 quarter credits)
  • Additional General Education electives to total 31 semester credits | 46.5 quarter credits

Application

  • Submit official transcripts demonstrating bachelor's degree and prerequisite completion
  • Complete online application through university system
  • Applications reviewed by Nursing Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee
  • Students may be required to write a letter requesting course reattempts if applicable
  • Re-admission decisions handled case-by-case; failure in more than one nursing course or twice in one course leads to dismissal

Clinical & Simulation Lab

  • Clinical training includes medical-surgical, critical care, emergency nursing, mental health, women's health, pediatric nursing, and public health rotations
  • High-fidelity simulation labs utilized for clinical skill development
  • Clinical rotations in approved healthcare settings with variable hours, potentially including nights and weekends

Program Progression

  • Numeric grade of 77 or better required in all nursing courses to pass and progress
  • Passing requires success in theory, lab, and clinical components simultaneously; failure in one requires repeating entire course
  • Students must pass a comprehensive computerized ATI exam with a minimum score of 70 during Senior Seminar to graduate
  • Maximum of one nursing course repetition allowed

Contacts

  • Located in Orlando, Florida (Lake Mary campus)
  • Contact information available via university admissions office and program webpage
Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
83.8%
RN test takers per year
113
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Lake Mary, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
University of South Florida

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE COA Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
79.0%
RN test takers per year
175
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Utica University

Utica University

Saint Petersburg, FL
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
83.0%
RN test takers per year
6