B.S. Nursing - Online RN-BSN Track
General Information
The RN to BSN program is a three semester program designed for the licensed Registered Nurse (RN) that expands on prior learning and experience to advance the professionals career mobility options.
Student admissions are currently open for Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 semesters. A separate application is required for the professional component. Students are admitted based on a minimum pre-requisite and overall GPA and space available. Admission is competitive and limited. The student completes the professional component in three semesters. Admission criteria and application deadlines are below.
Admission/Eligibility Requirements
Completion of an Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing program prior to enrollment
Completion of an Associate of Arts Degree or completion of UWF General Studies
requirements, including Gordon Rule, CLAST and foreign language
Documentation of current unencumbered RN licensure in any state (provisional admission may be allowed on a space available basis provided licensure is obtained during the first semester)
Submission of the UWF RN to BSN Application Form*
Completion of all UWF admission forms and fee payment by the established deadline
Submission of all official transcripts and health immunization data by the established deadline
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in all college credit course work and a minimum grade of “C” in all Florida Common Course Prerequisites applicable to the BSN degree program.
Prior to the final semester practicum course the student must be able to provide copies of:
- Current American Heart Association CPR certification
- Proof of Immunizations
- UWF Health Data Form
- Verification of Health Insurance
Drug test & background check required. Progression to the Practicum course will be contingent on a negative drug screen and satisfactory background check completed during the second semester. Specific instructions for this are given during NUR 4940.
Prerequisite Coursework
The following courses or their equivalent must be completed prior to entry into the nursing major. 16 hours of these should be used to satisfy the General Studies requirements (7 hours Natural Sciences, 6 hours Social Sciences, 3 hours for the second mathematics course)
BSC 1085, 1085L (3,1) Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
BSC 1086, 1086L (3,1) Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
CHM 1032, 1032L (3,1) General Chemistry with lab
MCB 1000, 1000L (3,1) Microbiology with lab
DEP 2004 (3) Human Development Across the Lifespan
HSC 2577 (3) Nutrition
PSY 2012 (3) General Psychology
SYG 2000 (3) Introduction to Sociology
STA 2023 (3) Statistics
NOTE: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for other courses that may serve as alternatives, visit Facts.org.
Computer Competency
This program is 100% online and you must have the computer competency skills necessary to log onto a distance learning platform, complete coursework that includes threaded discussions, uploading and downloading documents, have adequate skill in word processing, PowerPoint, internet searches, and online library research.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Enrollment is limited in this program and acceptance to the University does not constitute admission to the upper division Nursing Program. A separate application must be made to the department.
Spring 2010 cohort deadline is November 15, 2009
Summer 2010 cohort deadline is April 1, 2009
**Please note that qualified applicants are admitted on a rolling basis and the program cohort may be full prior to the end of the application period.