Amanda Marten

Florida RN-to-BSN programs at a Glance (2026) If you are a registered nurse in Florida considering an RN to BSN program, here are the key facts to know before enrolling. Program Length: Most RN to BSN programs in Florida take 12 to 24 months, depending on whether you enroll full-time or part-time. Average Tuition: Public universities often cost $4,000 to $8,000 total, while private schools may exceed $20,000.

Electronic devices used before bed may keep you awake by stimulating your mind and emotions, as well as by exposing you to blue light, which may disrupt your circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin production. (1) Studies show that low-quality sleep is more common among people who use their phone before bed vs. those who do not. (2) A 2024 Sleepopolis study found that 89.2 percent of people engaged in screen time for most or all nights before they go to bed.

When we pull the covers back on the finer points of our sleep architecture, or the organizational structure of our sleep stages and how we move through sleep cycles, one sleep stage in particular stands out for its importance to our well-being and cognitive function: deep sleep. (1) While most people know that the REM sleep stage is when most dreaming occurs, they  probably aren’t familiar with the host of biological housekeeping functions that occur during deep sleep.