Program at a Glance
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- Master
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- College of Nursing
- Department(s)
- Nursing Systems
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs build upon the student's baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The College of Nursing also offers admission to its master's degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have completed an AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and have bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take 9 credits of undergraduate upper-division course work as the prerequisite for graduate study in nursing. Please contact gradnurse@ucf.edu for more information.
The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties.
Program Objectives
The programs prepare students to:
- Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
- Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care quality and safety.
- Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
- Influence health and public policy in collaboration with other disciplines to improve systems of care and health of communities.
- Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and theory to support advanced nursing practice.
- Plan, evaluate, and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skills in an advanced nursing role.
Please Note: The Nursing MSN may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit UCF Global. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Fall
- April 1
- Spring
- September 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.
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Nursing Skills You'll Learn
- Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal and political issues influencing nursing practice and healthcare in a global context.
- Develop and implement leadership, management and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and healthcare quality and safety.
- Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
- Influence health and public policy in collaboration with other disciplines to improve systems of care and health of communities.
- Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
- Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of healthcare using critical thinking skills in an advanced nursing role.
Career Opportunities
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Director of Nursing
- Health Care Administrator
- Nurse Administrator
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Simulation
- Nursing Manager
Admission Requirements
There are multiple steps to the MSN degree application process. First, you’ll need to ensure that you meet the application criteria and physical location requirement. From there, you’ll want to attend an info session and schedule an advising appointment.
Applications for the full-time, part-time and accelerated tracks are accepted for fall and spring semesters.
Review the application and requirements for UCF MSN degrees.
The minimum program requirements for an MSN program at UCF are:
- Fulfill general UCF graduate admissions requirements.
- Earned a BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution. The nursing program must be accredited either with CCNE or ACEN.
- Registered Nurses with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree can apply to all MSN programs, but must take prerequisites.
- Passed an undergraduate statistics course.
- Holds an RN license in the state or country in which you practice.
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