For individuals who are not Registered Nurses but who hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education (meeting university transfer eligibility requirements). The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. The Nursing, Accelerated Second Degree B.S.N. program will meet the educational eligibility criteria for the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for obtaining a license to practice as a registered nurse in Florida. Out-of-state instructional limitations apply to this degree program. For more information on this and how this program may prepare you in that regard, please visit https://apq.ucf.edu/files/Licensure-Disclosure-Nursing-Second-Degree-BSN-June2020.pdf
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance to the university does not constitute admission to the upper division nursing program
- Separate application to the limited access accelerated second degree Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) option must be made directly to the College of Nursing prior to the posted deadline of the year of admission is sought. For application deadlines, please visit http://www.nursing.ucf.edu/.
- Admission to the university must also be completed by the program application deadline.
- Students who have never attended the University of Central Florida as degree seeking undergraduate students must apply to the Undergraduate Admissions Office as a second degree-seeking student.
- Students who have attended the University of Central Florida as degree seeking undergraduate students should apply through the Registrar’s Office. These students complete the “Readmission Application” form.
- Students must receive a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education (meeting university transfer eligibility requirements) prior to the start of the program.
- All applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session, prior to submitting the application.
- Criminal background checks including fingerprints are required for conditinal admission to the undergraduate nursing program. The results are reviewed as part of the admission process and may be grounds for denying a student admission to the College of Nursing.
- A standardized test and predetermined cutoff score will be required for acceptance to the College of Nursing. Information regarding this test can be found at http://www.nursing.ucf.edu.
- At least seven (7) of the eight (8) common program prerequisites must be completed by the program application deadline with at least a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in each course.
- All 8 prerequisite courses must be completed before program begins.
Degree Requirements
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog year, including any minors.
- Students should consult with an advisor in the College of Nursing Undergraduate Student Services Office for clarification of questions regarding prerequisite requirements.
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum 2.5 GPA in the nursing major are required for continuation and graduation from the nursing program.
- UCF Residency requirement: 30 hours (if applicable)
UCF General Education Program (GEP)
Communication Foundations
Cultural & Historical Foundations
Mathematical Foundations
Social Foundations
Science Foundations
Common Program Prerequisites (CPP) (27 Credit Hours)
See “Common Prerequisites” in the Transfer and Transitions Services section for more information. Any variation from the stated prerequisites must be approved in writing by the College of Nursing. Petition forms are available in the College of Nursing office.
1 science prerequisite
2 or other approved science prerequisite
- MCB 2004C - Microbiology for Health Professionals Credit Hours: 4 1
- CHM 1032 - General Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 2
- ZOO 3733C - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 4 1
- PCB 3703C - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 4 1
- HUN 3011 - Human Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- DEP 2004 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- STA 2014 - Principles of Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3
Select One: (3 Credit Hours)
- PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
Core Requirements: Basic Level
Core Requirements: Advanced Level (57 Credit Hours)
Any variation from the following must be approved by the College of Nursing.
1 Students without a research course on transcript must take NUR 3165 Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3065 - Health Assessment Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3065L - Health Assessment Lab Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3028 - Essentials of Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3028L - Essentials of Nursing Practice Lab Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3755L - Essentials of Nursing Practice Clinical Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3616 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3616L - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Clinical Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3125 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3145 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3225 - Nursing Care of the Adult I Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3225L - Nursing Care of the Adult I: Clinical Practice: Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3816 - Professional Nurse Seminar Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3445 - Nursing Care of Families Credit Hours: 4
- NUR 3445L - Nursing Care of Families Clinical Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3167 - Accelerated Nursing Research Seminar Credit Hours: 1 1
- NUR 4227 - Nursing Care of the Adult II Credit Hours: 4
- NUR 4227L - Nursing Care of the Adult II: Clinical Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4829 - Accelerated Transitioning into Professional Practice as a Leader Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4257 - Introduction to Critical Care Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4945L - Nursing Practicum Credit Hours: 4
- NUR 4535 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4535L - Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 4637 - Public and Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4637L - Public Health Nursing Clinical Credit Hours: 1
Restricted Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Nursing Elective (3 Credit Hours)
- One College of Nursing elective. A list of approved restricted elective courses is found in the myKnight audit.
Capstone Requirements
Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
Graduation
Additional Requirements
- Mandatory Drug Screening is required prior to admission and “on demand” for continuation in the program.
- Complete all courses in major with at least a “C” (2.0) or “S” grade when appropriate.
- Maintain a UCF GPA of 2.5 or above
- Maintain a College of Nursing GPA of 2.5 or above
- All students admitted to a BSN program will be responsible for a subscription to the LEAP*RN student information database and repository.
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Completion of all courses in major with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better
- UCF GPA of 2.5 or above
- College of Nursing GPA of 2.5 or above
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 60
Additional Information
Honors In Major
- University Honors and Honors in the Major Available
- Open to students with a minimum 3.5 GPA in Nursing.
- Completion of a three credit directed readings course.
- Completion of a three credit thesis course.
- Must earn a minimum cumulative UCF 3.2 GPA.
- Completion of 60 semester hours of college credit, including 12 graded upper division hours at UCF.
Related Programs
- Health Services Administration (B.S.)
- Social Work (B.S.W.)
Certificates
Related Minors
- Aging Studies Minor
- Psychology Minor
- Health Sciences Minor
- Health Services Administration Minor
Advising Notes
Transfer Notes
- Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
- Nursing courses and prerequisite courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit and approved by the College of Nursing. The student must provide all supporting information.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
- The following substitutions for Common Program Prerequisites may be acceptable if taken prior to transferring to UCF. Courses must be petitioned to the College of Nursing if not automatically approved.
- General Psychology (PSY X012) or a General Psychology course Credit Hours: 3
- General Sociology (SYG 2000) or an Intro to Sociology course Credit Hours: 3
- Statistics (STA 2014 or STA 2023) or a Statistics course Credit Hours: 3
- General Chemistry (CHM 1032 or another approved chemistry course Credit Hours: 3 or approved science course Credit Hours: 3
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II w/lab (BSC 2093/2094) or (BSC X085/X086) or an A&P I&II Credit Hours: 8
- General Microbiology (MCB 3020C) (MCB X010C) w/lab or a Microbiology course w/lab. Credit Hours: 4
- Developmental Psychology (DEP 2004C) or a Human Growth & Development Across Life Span Credit Hours: 3
- Human Nutrition (HUN 3011 or 2202 or HUN 2201) or a Human Nutrition course Credit Hours: 3
Shared Courses
Graduate Courses Link
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $25 per term
- Full-Time Student: $50 per term
Plan of Study
First Semester - Summer (15 Credit Hours)
- NUR 3065 - Health Assessment Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3065L - Health Assessment Lab Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3125 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3028 - Essentials of Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3028L - Essentials of Nursing Practice Lab Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3755L - Essentials of Nursing Practice Clinical Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3616 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3616L - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Clinical Credit Hours: 1
Second Semester - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- NUR 3816 - Professional Nurse Seminar Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 3145 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3225 - Nursing Care of the Adult I Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 3225L - Nursing Care of the Adult I: Clinical Practice: Credit Hours: 2
- NUR 3445 - Nursing Care of Families Credit Hours: 4
- NUR 3445L - Nursing Care of Families Clinical Credit Hours: 2
Third Semester - Spring (18 Credit Hours)
- NUR 3165 - Nursing Research Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4227 - Nursing Care of the Adult II Credit Hours: 4
- NUR 4227L - Nursing Care of the Adult II: Clinical Practice Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4535 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4535L - Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Credit Hours: 2
- NUR XXXX Nursing Elective (if needed) Credits / Units: 3
Fourth Semester - Summer (14 Credit Hours)
- NUR 4829 - Accelerated Transitioning into Professional Practice as a Leader Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4945L - Nursing Practicum Credit Hours: 4
- NUR 4637 - Public and Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- NUR 4637L - Public Health Nursing Clinical Credit Hours: 1
- NUR 4257 - Introduction to Critical Care Nursing Credit Hours: 3
