Accelerated BSN Program

Program description
This four-semester program is designed for individuals who already have a bachelor’s or higher degree in another field from a regionally-accredited college or university. The accelerated 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.

The program has a very demanding curriculum that includes work-intensive classes and several courses with clinical practice both in health care facilities and community settings. Courses are offered on the Orlando campus; clinical placements are throughout the greater Orlando region. Admission to the upper-division, limited-access program is highly competitive.

Students completing this program will earn a second bachelor’s degree (BSN) and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for initial licensure as a registered nurse (RN).

Application periods and next program start dates
To receive an invitation to apply, you must attend a Pre-Nursing Information Session. Click here for dates, times and locations. Applications for the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program are accepted once a year from Dec. 1 thru Jan. 15. The four-semester program begins each May in Orlando.

Sample plan of study
A sample plan of study is available in UCF's undergraduate catalog. Click here to access the catalog by academic year.

Accreditation of nursing program
The BSN program at UCF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

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NEED ADVISING?
Walk-in advising sessions are available in HPA-I, rm 220 for prospective BSN students (basic & accelerated 2nd degree only):

9 a.m.- noon: M, Tu, W, Th, F
1-4 p.m.: M, W, Th

Prospective RN-BSN, RN-MSN, master's and doctoral students, should schedule an advising appointment by calling 407.823.2744.