Dr. D.W. McMillan BSN Nursing Program
UWF offers a traditional bachelor's degree in Nursing. Our curriculum prepares students to become clinical generalists who are leaders, managers, and life-long learners who integrate research findings into their nursing practice. The graduate is prepared to plan health care for individuals, families, and groups.
This program provides a service to the health care community by increasing the number of nurses who practice professional nursing.
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Nursing prerequisites can be "in progress" when applying to the nursing program. If accepted into the nursing program , nursing prerequisites must be completed before you begin the nursing program. (All general education requirements must also be completed)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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BSC 1085+L Anatomy & Physiology I (+Lab) |
4 credits |
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BSC 1086+L Anatomy & Physiology II (+Lab) |
4 credits |
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MCB 1000+L Microbiology (+Lab) |
4 credits |
|
STA 2023 Elements of Statistics |
3 credits |
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HSC 2577 Principles of Nutrition |
3 credits |
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DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan |
3 credits |
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A 4th science course with a course prefix from CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY |
3 credits |
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A social science course with a course prefix from PSY, SOP, SYG |
3 credits |
| Total | 27 credits |
Prerequisite coursework older than 10 years will need to be retaken with a grade of C or better.
Note: A pre-requisite GPA will not be calculated for application points unless all pre-reqs are completed by the application deadline.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BSC 1085+L Anatomy & Physiology I (+Lab) | 4 credits |
| BSC 1086+L Anatomy & Physiology II (+Lab) | 4 credits |
| MCB 1000+L Microbiology (+Lab) | 4 credits |
| English Comp I | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
Note: A core GPA will not be calculated for application points unless all core courses are completed by application deadline.
- The test is administered at UWF at the testing center or can be taken off campus. If taken off campus the results of your test must be sent to UWF to be validated. If your results cannot be validated your application will not be reviewed. Review the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for more information about taking the test.
- If you are planning to take the TEAS test off campus, please review the Admission Requirements section on this page for details.
Yes, however, this can vary depending on where you take the test. Review the UWF Testing Services, Testing Programs web page to confirm fees.
Yes, please confirm that cost with ATI Testing who administers the test.
The ATI TEAS® was developed to evaluate the academic readiness of applicants to health science programs, such as nursing programs. TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. ATI is the name of the test maker and stands for Assessment Technologies Institute.
It is a four part assessment with subtest in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language use. The overall testing time is 3 hours and 30 minutes, however, you should plan on a total of 4 hours for check in and instructions.
We have 3 application dates a year, Spring, Summer and Fall. Check out our website for application and admissions timelines.
50 students are admitted every Spring, Summer, and Fall. Check out our website for application and admission deadlines.
- Yes, completion of all Nursing common prerequisites must be in progress at time of application and completed with a grade of “C” or better
- You must be on track to complete all General Education requirements including foreign language prior to enrollment in major coursework. Course work can be in progress and if accepted will be offered a conditional letter of acceptance that will depend upon the successful completion of the nursing prerequisites course work.
- Transfer students are encouraged to start your university admissions prior to the deadline for the nursing supplemental application. The admissions process, transcript evaluation and decision can take up to 6 weeks. You must be a current UWF student to apply to the nursing program.
You must have a completed grade of “C” or better for course to be calculated.
The University of West Florida's BSN program pre-requisite courses include:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
BSC 1085+L Anatomy & Physiology I (+Lab) |
4 credits |
|
BSC 1086+L Anatomy & Physiology II (+Lab) |
4 credits |
|
MCB 1000+L Microbiology (+Lab) |
4 credits |
|
STA 2023 Elements of Statistics |
3 credits |
|
HSC 2577 Principles of Nutrition |
3 credits |
|
DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan |
3 credits |
|
A 4th science course with a course prefix from CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY |
3 credits |
|
A social science course with a course prefix from PSY, SOP, SYG |
3 credits |
| Total | 27 credits |
Note: A pre-requisite GPA will not be calculated for application points unless all pre-reqs are completed by application deadline.
Program is a total of 62 hours:
The progression of study is 4 consecutive semesters.
Semester 1 – Junior semester 1 – 15 credit hours
Semester 2 – Junior semester 2 – 16 credit hours
Semester 3 Senior semester 1 – 15 credit hours
Semester 4 Senior semester 2 – 16 hours
The university requires each student to have a 124 hours to graduate. Click here to contact your Advisor.
Yes, additional consideration is given by the selection committee for any or all of the following optional recommended courses:
- Complete HSC 3555 Pathophysiology minimum 3000 level with a grade of C or higher
- Complete both PSY 2012 General Psychology and SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology with grades of C or higher
- Complete HSC 2525 Medical Terminology minimum 3000 level with a grade of C or higher
- Complete 60 hours as a volunteer or paid employment in a healthcare setting. Must be within one year of application deadline.
All courses must be completed within the posted deadline for the application timeframe in which you are applying. Transcripts must be uploaded to NursingCAS to be considered at the time of application.
Yes! The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Yes! You must apply to be admitted to UWF through the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior to applying to the Dr. D.W. McMillan BSN Nursing program.
If you have already been admitted to UWF you will then need to complete the supplemental application for the BSN Program through NursingCAS.
Apply to the BSN Program now!
You must apply to be admitted to UWF through the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior to applying to the Dr. D.W. McMillan BSN Nursing program.
You must submit your documents using NursingCAS. Login and create your account then search for the University of West Florida. Please be sure to complete all the requirements as indicated. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Note: You are required to submit official transcripts to NursingCAS. Please allow two weeks for transcripts to be processed and verified by NursingCAS. Applicants that are not verified by NursingCAS will be considered incomplete and not be reviewed.
- To access the application
- Core Performance Functions (PDF) Required with the supplemental application.
- Hepatitis B Form 2021 (PDF) Required with the supplemental application.
A blood test (titer) is required to ensure the applicant has enough antibodies. If the applicant is non-reactive they must start the series before applying.
Applicants must continue the immunization series and titer. The completed immunization series and titer is required if admitted into the program. - ATI Testing Information (sixth edition) - Required with the supplemental application. If taken at another location, you must contact ATI Testing to have your official scores sent to UWF, there is a fee. If you test at the UWF testing center your scores are automatically sent to the UWF nursing program. We DO NOT accept TEAS Version V - Allied Health.
- Pre-Licensure Sample Volunteer Letter (PDF) this is not required. If you choose to complete a minimum of 60 hours as a volunteer or work in the healthcare setting in the past year, the letter(s) stating the documenting the hours are included with your supplemental application packet. All hours must be completed by the application deadline.
Items 1-4 are to be submitted as one complete supplemental application packet online using NursingCAS. If you are also including the volunteer/work hours in healthcare, they are added to the supplemental application packet. You submit all items together at the same time.
Program Contact
For question's regarding admissions please contact:
Leslie Wyrosdick
School of Nursing Admissions Coordinator
850.474.3197
cohnursing@uwf.edu
If you are currently enrolled as a student please contact your Advisor.
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To schedule a tour with the nursing department please contact us at 850.473.7756.
Supplemental Application
Please use the Applications and Admissions Timeline listed above for current information.
