Program Details
Credit Hours: 69
Course Length: 12-16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 20 months
Next Application Deadline: See Application Deadlines quicklink
Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Consult with your advisor.
The Entry into Practice (Direct Entry) Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) is a full-time, five-semester nursing program ideal for students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree who wish to pursue a nursing degree and become a registered nurse. UWF DEMSN offers a 1:20 faculty-student ratio in the classroom and 1:8 faculty-student ratio in clinical courses, which means you’ll be part of a small group working closely with faculty who have a wealth of experience and knowledge in nursing.
Why Study Nursing at UWF?
At the core of our curriculum is evidence-based nursing care with an emphasis on care coordination to a diverse patient population along the wellness/illness continuum across all care settings. You’ll be ready to enter the nursing profession as a master's credentialed registered nurse prepared to meet the demands of an evolving healthcare system and advance into a leadership role. Upon graduation, you can expect to be well-prepared to pass the National Council Licensure Examination - RN (NCLEX-RN) before launching an exciting career in healthcare.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum provides foundational nursing knowledge and practice expertise enhanced with master’s coursework in areas such as leadership, evidence-based practice and population health and promotion. You’ll have many opportunities to combine classroom knowledge with experiential learning, perfecting your skills and building self-confidence before the launch of your career. Over 600 clinical hours will expose you to clinical specialties such as labor and delivery, surgical, pediatrics, population/public health and mental health.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though UWF makes every effort to provide on-campus classes in face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only. For more information, please review the modes of delivery and instructional methods.
