School of Nursing
Want to become a nurse? Our students are second to none. They have an unstoppable will and a desire to rip through mediocrity. Our nursing students are leaving others in the dust, moving forward without fear, without limits. The UWF School of Nursing can help you achieve your career goals! We offer a traditional B.S. in Nursing degree (pre-licensure), RN to BSN Online program, and graduate nursing degrees (Nurse Executive, Nurse Educator, or Family Nurse Practitioner).
Big values. Bigger impact.
We move with purpose. Driven by a care and concern for our fellow man—and the world—we're creating the next generation of health care professionals who are impacting their communities and the world, not just because of what they do, but because of the way they do it. Whether you are interested in a B.S. in Nursing (Pre-licensure) degree or our RN to BSN Online program, the UWF School of Nursing can help you achieve your goal of becoming a nurse!
The School of Nursing is now offering on campus tours. To schedule a tour, please email us cohnursing@uwf.edu.
School of Nursing Video Tour
The School of Nursing now offers a virtual tour for anyone interested in nursing at UWF. Please contact Leslie Wyrosdick, admissions coordinator, at lwyrosdick@uwf.edu if you would like to set up an appointment to discuss the nursing program or application details.
UWF School of Nursing News
American Nurse’s 2022-2023 Education and Career Guide
Interested in a Healthcare Program? Download American Nurse’s 2022-2023 Education and Career Guide – for free! This year’s guide can help you explore career opportunities and features helpful articles.
The Princeton Review Top Online Nursing Programs
The UWF Online Master of Science in Nursing has been ranked a Top Online Nursing Programs of 2022 by the Princeton Review. This prestigious recognition highlights online programs that offer flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, students from a diversity of career backgrounds and global opportunities.
UWF nursing graduates post top scores on national licensure exam
The University of West Florida School of Nursing topped the state and national averages for 2020 by wide margins, as 95.97% of its graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses on their first attempt. UWF surpassed the national average for first-time pass rate by over five percentage points and exceeded the state mark by nearly 10 points.
UWF RN to BSN Program Ranked #7 in the U.S.
UWF School of Nursing's RN Progam made the 2021 Best Onlline RN to BSN Programs in the United States! Out of 518 analyzed programs, University of West Florida's RN to BSN program has been ranked in the top 15 at #7. Way to go Argo Nurses!!
FNP Pass Rates
UWF FNP graduates had a 100% pass rate and a 95% pass rate for the first attempt on the 2021 FNP AANP Certification Exam.
UWF graduates exceeded the 569 national average score with a program average score of 630.
Melissa Albright, BSN, RN MSN Nurse Educator presented a Simulation Debriefing workshop for SON faculty
Melissa Albright, BSN, RN is a MSN Nurse Educator student graduating next month. Melissa presented a Simulation Debriefing workshop for SON faculty. Her mentors during her nurse educator practicums have been Dr. Tina Ho and Dr. Jill Van Der Like.
"It's a very positive experience and they are here for you....they really are!"
Lena Bleckley
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
