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The basic BSN degree is the basis of professional nursing practice. The BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Admission to the upper-division, limited-access program is highly competitive. The BSN graduate is prepared to provide comprehensive care in a variety of acute, community and rehabilitative settings. Program emphasis includes clinical nursing practice, health promotion and maintenance, hands-on experiences across the continuum of care and preparation for leadership roles. The program also provides a foundation for advancement into graduate studies. Learn more...

The accelerated BSN program prepares students who already have a bachelors or higher degree in another field for initial licensure as a registered nurse. Students earn a second bachelors degree in nursing by completing this program. The intensive program builds upon a solid foundation of prior baccalaureate study, and additional prerequisite courses in the areas of statistics and behavioral, natural and social sciences. Admission to the upper-division, limited-access program is highly competitive. Learn more...

A partnership between Seminole Community College (SCC) and UCF College of Nursing has been established to allow qualified ASN students to enter the RN to BSN program while completing the ASN at SCC. This program allows simultaneous enrollment in both associate and baccalaureate nursing programs. Refer to the official undergraduate catalog to view specific program requirements and curriculum information.

Please note: This program is not for international students holding an F1 and J1 Visa as it is a FULLY ONLINE PROGRAM and does not meet immigration requirements to maintain status. If you have any questions, please contact the International Services Center at www.intl.ucf.edu or call 407-823-1231.

Two options are available for RNs to earn a BSN: the traditional "RN to BSN" and the "AS to BSN". In both programs, the college validates previous education and may award up to 28 credits for prior learning.

RN to BSN
The RN to BSN program is for Florida-licensed registered nurses who want to earn a BSN degree. Students must meet all UCF general education requirements or have an associate's degree from a Florida community college. RN to BSN courses are offered on the Orlando campus and at regional campuses in Daytona Beach and Cocoa. Select courses are also available in Leesburg and Ocala. RN to BSN coursework can also be completed online. Refer to the official undergraduate catalog to view specific program requirements and curriculum information. For information regarding the web-based RN to BSN program, please send an email to kmscott@mail.ucf.edu.

Please note: This program is not for international students holding an F1 and J1 Visa as it is a FULLY ONLINE PROGRAM and does not meet immigration requirements to maintain status. If you have any questions, please contact the International Services Center at www.intl.ucf.edu or call 407-823-1231.

Associate Degree in Science to BSN
The AS to BSN option is a BSN-completion program for individuals who received an associate's degree in nursing from a Florida public community college after December 2000, and who are current Florida RN licensees. Students may be admitted without the associate's degree but must complete required general education courses concurrent with nursing courses. Refer to the official undergraduate catalog to view specific program requirements and curriculum information.

Please note: This program is not for international students holding an F1 and J1 Visa as it is a FULLY ONLINE PROGRAM and does not meet immigration requirements to maintain status. If you have any questions, please contact the International Services Center at www.intl.ucf.edu or call 407-823-1231.

RN to MSN program
An accelerated RN to MSN bridge program is also available for qualified students. The RN to MSN program allows RNs to complete both their BSN and MSN degrees in a shorter timeframe than it would to complete them separately.

This program is designed for students who have met general education requirements, have demonstrated above-average performance in prior undergraduate coursework (minimum 3.0 GPA) and have demonstrated potential for success in graduate school. The RN to MSN program is only available for the Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Educator and the Nursing Leadership and Management tracks. To reduce the program length, up to 15 credits can be applied toward meeting requirements of both the BSN and MSN programs.

Although a bridge program to the master's degree, students are accepted as an undergraduate student. After completing their BSN degree requirements, students must then apply to graduate school (admission is not guaranteed).

RN to BSN program courses are offered on UCF's Orlando campus and at regional campuses in Daytona Beach, Cocoa, Leesburg and Ocala. BSN coursework is also available online. Select MSN courses are available online, and some MSN tracks are offered completely online. Refer to the official undergraduate catalog to view specific program requirements and curriculum information.

Please note: This program is not for international students holding an F1 and J1 Visa as it is a FULLY ONLINE PROGRAM and does not meet immigration requirements to maintain status. If you have any questions, please contact the International Services Center at www.intl.ucf.edu or call 407-823-1231.

The MSN program is designed to build upon the student’s baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. It prepares advanced practice nurses for leadership positions. The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Several core courses are available online, and some tracks are offered completely online. Students may choose from one of the following program tracks (click below to view track description, objectives and curriculum):

» Clinical Nurse Leader MSN (fully online)
» Clinical Nurse Specialist MSN(mixed mode)
» Nurse Educator MSN (fully online)
» Nurse Leadership and Management MSN (fully online)

Please note: Admissions for the Adult, Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner MSN tracks have been temporarily suspended for Spring 2010 while we transition to new curriculum that aligns with the national BSN to DNP model for advanced practice nursing. Click here for more information.

An accelerated RN to MSN program is also available for qualified students. More information can be found above under the RN to BSN section.

Beginning Fall 2010, the college will begin offering a post-baccalaureate DNP program, or the BSN to DNP. The BSN to DNP program will prepare BSN graduates for advanced practice as adult nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners and adult clinical nurse specialists. Click here for more information.

The post-master's DNP doctoral program is designed to prepare nurse clinicians and nurse practitioners for leadership roles in specialized areas of advanced nursing practice. This program prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment based on a strong scientific foundation for practice; flexibility and emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership, and organizational analysis; and analysis of practice including completion of the residency project during the capstone clinical residency year. Click here to review program objectives and curriculum for the DNP program

The nursing PhD doctoral program prepares nurse scholars to possess a body of knowledge about theory, processes and methods of inquiry in the discipline of nursing. The program allows students to contribute to disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge in nursing and healthcare from the basis of sound conceptual, methodological, and ethical decision-making. As well as adding to the knowledge generation and testing in the nursing care of vulnerable populations, application of innovative technologies in nursing and healthcare, and clinical and executive leadership in healthcare systems and policy. Click here to review program objectives and curriculum for the nursing PhD program

Graduate certificates are offered to enhance a student's education and preparation. We currently offer one post-BSN certificate and five post-MSN certificate options. Select certificate programs are eligible for financial aid.

Post-master's:
» Clinical Nurse Leader
» Clinical Nurse Specialist

Please note: Admissions for the Adult, Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner post-master’s certificate programs have been temporarily suspended until further notice while we transition to new curriculum that aligns with the national BSN to DNP model for advanced practice nursing.