Basic BSN Program

Program description
This five-semester program is the initial plan of study for a professional career in nursing. 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, Cocoa and Daytona campuses; clinical placements are throughout the Central Florida region. 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.

Students completing this program will earn a 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
The application periods are noted below. To receive an invitation to apply, you must attend a Pre-Nursing Information Session. Click here for dates, times and locations.

Orlando campus: apply Jan. 1 thru Feb. 15; program starts in August (Fall semester).
Cocoa and Daytona campuses: apply May 15 thru July 1; program starts the following January (Spring semester).

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.