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Online Nursing Programs, Overview

Build leadership skills with advanced nursing knowledge..

You’ll qualify for new nursing roles and improve patient outcomes when you complete the online nursing program that’s right for you at the University of West Florida. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), our online nursing programs are structured specifically for you so you can gain the academic credentials you need to build and advance your career while working. You’ll learn from nursing professionals with experience in courses that:

• emphasize evidence-based nursing practice.
• demonstrate the specifics of high-quality care.
• teach you how to communicate and provide leadership in multiple healthcare systems.

You’ll complete your program with a practicum or community-based project so when you interview for your next nursing role, you can talk about the work experience you’ve gained and the issues you’ve solved.

MSN Programs Online

For RNs who already hold a BSN degree, the University of West Florida offers an MSN degree with three career-focused tracks.

MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Become the point of primary care for patients as you learn how to assess, diagnose and treat children, adults and seniors with general knowledge of family, pediatric and gerontological medicine. Graduates of the University of West Florida’s MSN FNP program scored 10% higher than the national average on the AANP Certification exam.

MSN in Nurse Executive

Build a strong foundation in nursing leadership and project management to prepare for nurse executive roles in areas such as nursing informatics, case management, risk management and quality improvement with titles like nurse administrator, nurse case manager or healthcare administrator.

MSN in Nursing Education

Combine your real-world experience as a BSN-trained RN with knowledge of how to teach adults in a variety of ways. Graduate ready to develop curriculums that can help nurses provide patient and community education and train other nurses in modern healthcare best practices in academic, community, hospital or agency environments.

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• Gain the skills needed to care for primary care patients of all ages through this full-time program
• Prepare for the ANCC or AANP national certification exam

Nursing Education, MSN

• Discover instructional strategies and curriculum design to meet the needs of tomorrow’s nurses
• Prepare for doctoral studies or a career in an academic or community-based setting

Nursing Leadership, MSN

• Learn the skills necessary for leadership or administrative roles in case management, nursing informatics and more
• Explore how to implement research- and evidence-based practices

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Nursing Careers

From 2020 through 2030, overall employment in healthcare and related fields is expected to increase by 16%. This is much faster than the average for all occupations and will add about 2.6 million new jobs to the economy. The projected growth will occur mainly because of an aging population that increases the demand for healthcare services. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing attributes a nationwide nursing shortage to factors including a shortage of nursing faculty, an aging nursing population, changing population demographics and insufficient staffing. UWF’s accredited online nursing programs will lead to a rewarding nursing career in many positions

Nursing career outlook information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.

Nurse Educators

Nurse educators collaborate with hospital administrators to manage continuing education for its nursing staff.

Nurse Case Managers

Generally employed at a hospital or nursing home, a nurse case manager collaborates with patients and their providers to decide on the type of required care.

Healthcare Administrators

Healthcare administrators manage the medical and health services of an entire facility, department or medical practice.

Why You Should Pursue an Online Nursing Degree

Accreditation.

CCNE accreditation ensures an innovative, quality nursing education.

Advancement

Prepare for jobs in nursing leadership and management.

Develop hands-on nursing skills in your practicum.

Accreditation & Accolades

The University of West Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of West Florida also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of West Florida may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ( www.sacscoc.org/ ).

UWF Online is approved by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements . The voluntary agreement among member states and U.S. territories establishes comparable national standards for interstate offerings of postsecondary distance-education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in other states.

Frequently Asked Questions

To begin a certificate program, interested students need to fill out either a graduate or undergraduate non-degree seeking application. Once accepted as a non-degree seeking student, students should speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling. Then, complete the online Graduate or Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF. Current UWF students who would like to pursue a certificate should speak to their advisor. 

To begin a degree program, you first need to submit an application for undergraduate or graduate admission (plus a $30 application fee) and be accepted for admission to the University of West Florida. Some programs require a minimum GPA in all previous coursework. Depending on the program, you might also:

• Submit a copy of your RN license
• Submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions previously attended
• Submit GRE, GMAT or MAT scores
• Submit a letter of intent describing your work experience and reasons for pursuing the degree, including how the degree relates to your career goals
• Submit a sample research paper
• Submit a resume
• Submit letter(s) of recommendation
• Complete the residency application form for tuition purposes
• Complete a departmental application form

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Most certificate programs can be completed in two semesters depending on requirements. Undergraduate degree programs typically take 4 years, although transfer credits can reduce the time to completion. The length of graduate degree programs is anywhere from 12–24 months depending on program requirements and transfer credits.

Yes. Faculty at the University of West Florida are experienced professionals who deliver an online education with the same rigor and benefits of an on-campus program. You will work with course management systems that enhance learning material with multimedia. You will also have the chance to interact one-on-one with classmates and instructors. Depending on the program and course, you will learn in real-time through live lectures and class sessions. Other requirements can be completed on your schedule.

The University of West Florida offers many ways to reduce the cost of your online education. In addition to affordable tuition rates, UWF offers various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants. Members of the U.S. military, plus their families, are eligible for many military discounts, including free tuition through the Yellow Ribbon Program and tuition waivers. Active-duty military members receive an out-of-state tuition waiver. Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. You could also enroll in a payment plan or secure a short-term loan.

You can expect a rigorous, quality online education in any UWF programs. If you are struggling in an online class, please reach out to your instructor to receive advice and guidance. You will find that our faculty are earnestly invested in your success.

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Nursing, BSN

Program at a glance.

• In State Tuition
• Out of State Tuition

Learn more about the cost to attend UCF.

Prepare to Help Lead the Future of Healthcare

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares you to provide comprehensive care in a variety of acute, community and rehabilitative settings. The program emphasis includes clinical nursing practice, health promotion and maintenance, and preparation for assuming leadership roles. The baccalaureate curriculum also provides you with the foundation for graduate study in nursing if you choose to continue your education.

With flexible, convenient and affordable options, you can complete you degree while balancing school, work and life. Ready to get started? Explore the application process and requirements for UCF BSN degrees. Please note that UCF nursing programs are limited access. You must be admitted to UCF before you can apply to the College of Nursing’s BSN program.

Nationally accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), our nursing programs meet the educational eligibility criteria for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Florida.

Traditional BSN The traditional BSN provides you with a basis for professional nursing practice. The program has four tracks: traditional, accelerated second degree, concurrent and RN to BSN. Admission is limited and occurs once a year on UCF’s Orlando, Cocoa and Daytona Beach campuses. You’ll want to apply to this program prior to your junior year of college.

Second Degree BSN If you have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and are now pursuing a career in nursing, you’ll want to select the second degree BSN track. A full-time ‘lock-step’ program, it takes four consecutive semesters to complete, including summers. Admission is limited and occurs each summer on UCF’s Orlando campus.

Concurrent ASN to BSN This path provides qualified students with an opportunity to take ASN courses at approved state colleges while concurrently taking BSN courses at UCF. You’ll complete your ASN degree with more than half of your BSN credits already earned, allowing you to complete your BSN degree from UCF sooner.

• Seminole State/UCF Concurrent Track
• Valencia College/UCF Concurrent Track
• Florida College System Concurrent Track

RN to BSN If you’re currently a registered nurse with an associate degree or diploma in nursing, the RN to BSN track provides you with an opportunity to earn a BSN. Each applicant is reviewed individually and guided to prevent repetition of previous coursework. Courses are primarily online with some face-to-face classes. Contact the College of Nursing for specifics on the RN to BSN program.

Nursing BSN Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by track. Please note that you first must be admitted to UCF before you can apply to the College of Nursing’s BSN program.

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Start your UCF undergraduate admissions application at least three months before before the BSN application deadline.

Nursing Skills You'll Learn

• Identify emerging healthcare problems, appraising current evidence, and its potential for application to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective professional communication as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating to provide for optimal health outcomes.
• Analyze the healthcare policy process for the improvement of healthcare for all.
• Demonstrate competence in the management of information and the application of technology to deliver quality care.
• Develop health promotion and disease prevention interventions at the individual and population level to improve health.
• Actualize professional values such as altruism, autonomy, integrity, social justice and respect for human dignity.
• Provide the highest quality of nursing care across the lifespan and continuum of healthcare environments.

Career Opportunities

• Hospital Nurse
• Nurse Case Manager
• Nurse Informatics Specialist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Staff Nurse

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The BSN program prepares graduates who will be able to:

• Integrate concepts from liberal education with nursing curriculum to enhance critical thinking and implementation of quality care.
• Integrate principles of leadership and management through intra- and inter- disciplinary collaborations to address client needs and outcomes.
• Foster scholarship in nursing practice through identification of emerging health care problems, appraising current evidence, and its potential for application to improve outcomes.
• Analyze the health care policy process for the improvement of health care for all.
• Actualize professional values such as altruism, autonomy, integrity, social justice, and respect for human dignity.

For individuals who are not Registered Nurses. The College of Nursing has a demanding curriculum. The classes are work-intensive and courses include clinical practice in a variety of settings. Due to this, it is strongly recommended that students be at least one-year post-high school prior to applying to the basic nursing program. Students with concerns or questions should contact the College of Nursing Undergraduate Student Services Office for an appointment with an academic advisor.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. The Nursing (B.S.N.) program will meet the educational eligibility criteria for the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for obtaining a license to practice as a registered nurse in Florida. Out-of-state instructional limitations apply to this degree program. For more information on this and how this program may prepare you in that regard, please visit the licensure disclosure for the Nursing BSN program.

Degree Requirements

Core requirements: advanced.

• NUR3065 - Health Assessment (2)
• NUR3065L - Health Assessment Lab (1)
• NUR3028 - Essentials of Nursing Practice (3)
• NUR3028L - Essentials of Nursing Practice Lab (1)
• NUR3755L - Essentials of Nursing Practice Clinical (2)
• NUR3616 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (2)
• NUR3616L - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Clinical (1)
• NUR3125 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice (3)
• NUR3145 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (3)
• NUR3225 - Nursing Care of the Adult I (3)
• NUR3225L - Nursing Care of the Adult I: Clinical Practice: (2)
• NUR3816 - Professional Nurse Seminar (1)
• NUR3445 - Nursing Care of Families (4)
• NUR3445L - Nursing Care of Families Clinical (2)
• NUR3165 - Nursing Research (3)
• NUR4837 - Health Care Issues, Policy, and Economics (3)
• NUR4227 - Nursing Care of the Adult II (4)
• NUR4227L - Nursing Care of the Adult II: Clinical Practice (3)
• NUR4535 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3)
• NUR4535L - Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical (2)
• NUR4257 - Introduction to Critical Care Nursing (3)
• NUR4945L - Nursing Practicum (4)
• NUR4828 - Nursing Leadership, Management and Role Transition (3)
• NUR4637 - Public and Community Health Nursing (3)
• NUR4637L - Public Health Nursing Clinical (1)

Restricted Electives

• Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: One College of Nursing elective. A list of approved restricted elective courses is found in the myKnight audit.

Grand Total Credits: 65

Capstone Requirements

Foreign Language Requirements

• Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation.

Additional Requirements

• Students pursuing a BS degree must meet the University foreign language admission requirements before admission.
• Mandatory Drug Screening is required prior to admission and "on demand" for continuation in the program.

Students must:

• Complete all courses in major with at least a "C" (2.0) or "S" grade when appropriate.
• Maintain a UCF GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Maintain a College of Nursing GPA of 2.5 or above.
• All students admitted to a BSN program will be responsible for a subscription to the LEAP*RN student information database and repository.

Required Minors

Departmental Exit Requirements

• All courses in major must be "C" (2.0) or better.
• The UCF GPA must be 2.5 or above.
• The College of Nursing GPA must be 2.5 or above.

University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120

Additional Information

Honors Undergraduate Thesis

Honors Option Requires:

• Open to students with a minimum 3.5 GPA in Nursing.
• Completion of a three credit directed readings course.
• Completion of a three credit thesis course.
• Must earn a minimum cumulative UCF 3.2 GPA.
• Completion of 60 semester hours of college credit, including 12 graded upper division hours at UCF.

Related Programs

• Health Services Administration (B.S.)
• Social Work (B.S.W.)

Certificates

• Aging Studies Certificate

Related Minors

• Psychology Minor
• Health Sciences Minor
• Health Services Administration Minor

Advising Notes

Transfer notes.

• Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
• Nursing courses and prerequisite courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit and approved by the College of Nursing through the Universities transfer evaluation process. Visit UCF's Transfer Student Resource page at https://registrar.ucf.edu/transfer-student-resources/ to view already approved transfer courses and the process for seeking transfer credit for courses not on the list.

Program Academic Learning Compacts

• Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm

Equipment Fees

• Part-Time Student: $25 per term
• Full-Time Student: $50 per term