University of South Florida

Nursing Programs Offered

BSN Program Details

The Upper Division sequence allows students to receive a bachelor’s of science degree with a major in nursing. This full-time sequence offers courses at the Tampa campus and is typically completed in six consecutive semesters (after pre-requisites). Graduates may then take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

MSN Program Details

Admission to the Master's program is competitive and is based on a review of materials submitted and on the availability of adequate classroom, clinical facilities, and faculty. The applicant is responsible for compiling and submitting the complete set of materials. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the following requirements before applying for this program:

-Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing from a regionally accredited program
-Earned a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in all upper-level coursework while working on a baccalaureate degree.*
-Evidence of current Florida RN license in good standing.
-The Adult Nurse Practitioner/Occupational Health concentration has a dual degree with the College of Public Health (COPH) and thus additional COPH requirements may apply for that concentration.

Accelerated BSN Program Details

The Second Degree sequence allows students who have already received a bachelor’s degree in another field to receive a bachelor’s of science degree with a major in nursing. This full-time sequence offers courses at the Tampa campus and is typically completed in four consecutive semesters (after pre-requisites). Graduates may then take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Accelerated MSN Program Details

Admission to the Master's program is competitive and is based on a review of materials submitted and on the availability of adequate classroom, clinical facilities, and faculty. The applicant is responsible for compiling and submitting the complete set of materials. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applicants must meet the following requirements before applying for this program:

-Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited program.
-Earned a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in all upper-level coursework while working on a baccalaureate degree.*
-Evidence of current Florida RN license in good standing.
-The Adult Nurse Practitioner/Occupational Health concentration has a dual degree with the College of Public Health (COPH) and thus additional COPH requirements may apply for that concentration.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Details

The College is committed to recruiting a diverse pool of applicants who are highly motivated to achieve the doctoral program objectives. Admission to the program is based on a number of factors to evaluate a student's potential for academic success at the doctoral level. Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply for the program:

-Master of Science with a major in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
-3.0 GPA
-Scored competitively on the quantitative, verbal and analytic portions of the GRE
-Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (CRNA, NP, CNM, CNS) -Florida license needed for residencies
-National certification in area of advanced practice
-Strong record of clinical excellence
-Completion of the following Masters Nursing courses with a B or better: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, Research, and Theory