Nursing BSN

Nursing BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Join the nation’s most trusted profession with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Central Florida.

UCF’s Nursing BSN is a traditional upper-division bachelor’s degree track that prepares newly licensed eligible registered nurses.

Program Objectives

• Provide effective, efficient, and safe client-centered care using concepts from liberal arts and nursing specific education.
• Implement principles of leadership and management when collaborating with the health care team to address client needs and outcomes.
• Gather, appraise, synthesize and apply scholarly evidence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate effective professional communication as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating to provide for optimal health outcomes.
• Engage in the health care policy change process for the improvement of health care for all.
• Develop and implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions.
• Exemplify professional nursing practice with integrity by providing ethical, high-quality care.

At-A-Glance

In Person Lake Nona, Cocoa and Daytona

5 Semesters 65 Credit Hours

Fall, Spring^* or Summer^* Start Full Time *UCF Lake Nona Only

Application Deadlines Feb. 1 – 15 (Fall) Aug. 15 – 31 (Spring or Summer)

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Curriculum Overview

Clinicals & Simulation

Nursing is a hands-on profession and UCF provides a hands-on nursing education. At UCF’s STIM Center, to put classroom learning into real-world practice, you will participate in clinicals and simulation learning experiences as part of your curriculum.

Because when you walk across the stage at commencement, earning the title of Knight nurse, you’re prepared to walk into the nursing profession — ready to provide high quality, safe, compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

Real-World Experiences

Clinicals in Central Florida

UCF partners with leading healthcare organizations across Central Florida to provide invaluable clinical experiences.

Through nursing clinicals, you will gain real-world experience in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties to strengthen skills.

Innovative Learning

Simulation Labs

Healthcare continues to evolve — and so do we. At UCF’s STIM Center, a global center of excellence, we’re leveraging immersive technologies to provide relevant, effective learning experiences.

Here, you’ll gain real-world experience in a controlled environment to safely practice and strengthen skills.

Application Requirements

To apply to the UCF’s Nursing BSN track, you must meet the following criteria:

• It is prior to your junior year in college or you have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in another field.

• Earned a 3.0 overall cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

• Completed 7 of the 8 prerequisite courses, earning a “C” (2.0) or better. Remaining prerequisite course must be completed before program start date. Learn what courses or credits will transfer.

• Complete all four parts of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) and pass with a composite score of 78% or above before the application deadline. Additional testing locations and test preparation materials are available with ATI Testing. UCF Continuing Education offers online TEAS Test Preparation courses. View TEAS Re-Test Policy.

• Must be physically located within the State of Florida for the duration of the program at the UCF College of Nursing.

• All students admitted to a UCF BSN program will need to complete a background check, fingerprints and drug screening within seven days of the RSVP deadline.

• Prior to starting the BSN program, students must complete the UCF General Education Program, State Writing and Math, and Foreign Language requirements, or complete an AA from a Florida Public Institution. Civic Literacy is a graduation requirement. Learn what courses or credits will transfer.

Admissions Process

Ready to apply? After you have met the application requirements listed above:

• Apply to UCF and select “NURS-PEND Nursing Pending” as your major.
  
  • If you are new to UCF, apply to Undergraduate Admissions at least 3 months prior to the BSN deadline.
    
  • If you are a former UCF student who has been out for more than two semesters, complete the Readmission Application at least three weeks prior to the BSN deadline.

• Once accepted to UCF, apply to UCF’s College of Nursing using your UCF student ID number. During this application process, you will choose your campus. Please note that this is a limited access program, and applicants may choose multiple campus locations to expand options for acceptance. Applicants with a prior bachelor’s degree will not be able to choose Lake Nona campus for the Fall start option, but can attend Lake Nona campus for Spring start.

• Send official TEAS score report from ATI Testing to UCF. If you completed TEAS at UCF’s Testing Center, your scores will be sent automatically.

Admissions decisions will not be made until after the application cycle ends. This process may take up to 6-8 weeks. After that time, you can expect to receive an email regarding your admission decision into the program.