Accelerated Second Degree BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Take the fast track to a nursing career with the Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track at the University of Central Florida.
UCF’s Accelerated Second Degree BSN is designed exclusively for students with a bachelor’s degree or higher in another field seeking to change careers to nursing.
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.
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$531K+
Nursing scholarships awarded annually, including Second Degree BSN students.
BSN-educated nurses are in high demand, so are UCF nursing graduates. From here, there is no limit to what you can do.
94%
Our graduates’ first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, exceeding state and national averages.
UCF has a dedicated nursing center to help you succeed and unique student experiences to help you grow.
Top 8 %
Where we rank among the nation’s best nursing programs.
Curriculum Overview
UCF’s Accelerated Second Degree BSN track provides a strong foundation for entry-level nursing practice as well as advancement into leadership positions and graduate studies.
All nursing courses and simulation learning labs are offered during the day on UCF’s Lake Nona campus, and some clinical rotations may take place at night or on the weekends.
Curriculum and clinical experiences within UCF’s Accelerated Second Degree BSN track meet educational eligibility criteria for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for obtaining a license to practice as a registered nurse in Florida. Learn about accreditation.
UCF is an approved institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Membership in NC-SARA requires the university to disclose information regarding state licensing and certification requirements for the selected program of study when licensing and/or certification are a requirement to practice in the profession after graduation.
We are unable to confirm the educational and licensure requirements of other states, territories or foreign entities. If you intend to pursue credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we advise you to contact the applicable credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements for licensure and determine if our program meets its eligibility criteria.
| Semester | Course | Credit Hours | Direct Clinical Hours | Indirect Clinical Hours | Total Clinical Hours |
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| Summer | NUR 3065 Health Assessment | 2 | |||
| NUR 3065L Health Assessment Lab | 1 | ||||
| NUR 3125 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice | 3 | ||||
| NUR 3028 Essentials of Nursing Practice | 3 | ||||
| NUR 3028L Essentials of Nursing Practice Lab | 1 | ||||
| NUR 3755L Essentials of Nursing Practice Clinical | 2 | 78 | 12 | 90 | |
| NUR 3616 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 2 | ||||
| Fall | NUR 3816 Professional Nurse Seminar | 1 | |||
| NUR 3145 Pharmacology for Nurses | 3 | ||||
| NUR 3225 Nursing Care of the Adult I | 3 | ||||
| NUR 3225L Nursing Care of the Adult I: Clinical Practice | 2 | 79 | 11 | 90 | |
| NUR 3445 Nursing Care of Families | 4 | ||||
| NUR 3445L Nursing Care of Families Clinical | 2 | 68 | 22 | 90 | |
| Spring | NUR 4227 Nursing Care of the Adult II | 4 | |||
| NUR 4227L Nursing Care of the Adult II Clinical Practice | 3 | 123 | 12 | 135 | |
| NUR 4535 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | 3 | ||||
| NUR 4535L Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 | 48 | 42 | 90 | |
| NUR 3165 Nursing Research* | 3 | ||||
| NUR XXXX Elective**^ | 3 | ||||
| Summer | NUR 4829 Accelerated Transitioning into Professional Practice as a Leader | 3 | |||
| NUR 4945L Nursing Practicum | 5 | 180 | 45 | 225 | |
| NUR 4637 Public and Community Health Nursing | 3 | ||||
| NUR 4637L Public Health Nursing Clinical | 1 | 27 | 18 | 45 | |
| NUR 4847 Clinical Reasoning, Judgment, and Preparation for Nursing Practice | 3 | ||||
| Total | 62 | 603 | 162 | 765 |
*NUR3167 (1 credit hour) may be taken if a previous research course has been approved by the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee.
**Nursing Elective may be petitioned by the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee.
^Nursing Elective may be taken in second summer semester instead.
If a student successfully petitions NUR XXXX (Elective) and NUR 3165 (to take NUR 3167 instead), the track is 57 total credit hours.
Clinicals & Simulation
Nursing is a hands-on profession and UCF provides a hands-on nursing education. 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.
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.
Simulation Labs
Healthcare continues to evolve — and so do we. At our UCF 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 Accelerated Second Degree BSN track, you must meet the following criteria:
- 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.
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- Earned a 3.0 overall cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.
- 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.
- Hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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