Program Details
Next Start Date: January 8
Credit Hours: 30
Course Length: 8 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 12 months
Build on your knowledge of nursing and open the doors to more opportunities with the CCNE-accredited Dr. D.W. McMillan Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN online program from the University of West Florida.
Why Study Nursing at UWF?
Accredited by the CCNE, the UWF RN to BSN program allows you to complete your nursing degree in one year while having the flexibility of learning through an online format. With our completely online format, you can fit your studies into your busy schedule as you acquire the skills needed to provide top-notch quality care to patients.
As you learn from educators who are highly experienced in a variety of areas in the field, you’ll gain their insight into nursing practices and the healthcare system. Some of the key topics you’ll study include:
- Assessing patient health needs
- Critical reading and drafting scholarly arguments using the APA style format
- Evidence-based nursing practice and quality care initiatives
- Health promotion and disease prevention in public health and community-based nursing practice
- Nursing strategies for older adults
- Developing evidence-based teaching plans for a health educator role
- Fundamental nurse leadership skills and knowledge
- Pharmacology principles
- Disease processes, healthcare and nursing mediations
- Legal concepts and regulations that affect nursing practice
- Ethical considerations related to nursing and healthcare
What You Will Learn
Designed for working nurses who hold a current RN license and wish to earn their degree and advance their careers while maintaining employment, you’ll demonstrate your commitment to the nursing profession as you advance your knowledge in evidence-based nursing practice, high-quality care, communication and leadership. The curriculum for the incorporates adult learning theory that builds on previous nursing education to promote development of strong professional level skills and a broader scope of practice.
By completing this degree, you will be able to:
- Meet the growing demands of healthcare
- Exercise evidence-based nursing practice, leadership, communication, and quality care
- Demonstrate strong, developed professional knowledge and a broader outlook of nursing practice
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Florida Licensure
Some UWF academic programs prepare students to sit for licensure in Florida. In order to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations for professional licensure, UWF is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure outside the state of Florida. UWF cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure outside of the State of Florida. Please contact applicable licensure board(s) in any state you may want to pursue licensure prior to beginning the academic program in order to determine whether the program meets licensure requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm program eligibility for licensure in any state outside Florida.