Nursing: Accelerated Second Bachelor’s Degree Pathway B.S.N.

Specialized Admissions

THIS MAJOR HAS ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN THIS SECTION.

This is a full-time, specialized admissions program, as mandated by the State, and is structured sequentially. Admission is competitive. Any student who applies to the undergraduate program in the College of Nursing is initially coded as “Pre-Nursing” prior to official acceptance to the College of Nursing.

Admissions Requirements:

• Admission to the University of South Florida (Tampa), as a degree-seeking undergraduate student.
• Completed application to the College of Nursing prior to the published deadline for the intended term of entry.
• Completion of first bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by either the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or the WASC Senior College and University Commission at the time of application to the USF College of Nursing.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on all undergraduate work.
• Completion of at least seven of the eight Nursing prerequisite courses by the published deadline for the intended term of entry
  • Note: Any outstanding Nursing prerequisites must be completed by the program state date, with a minimum grade of C or better, while maintaining a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
• Participation in a formal interview with College of nursing faculty, if selected.

If a student receives a grade of less than C in any two prerequisite courses while declared as pre-nursing, the student will be required to select another major at the University of South Florida. Grade forgiveness will not apply the mandated requirement of changing the major. In addition, if a student does not meet the minimum GPA to be eligible to apply for admission following 60 completed hours and all prerequisite courses attempted, the student will be required to select another major at the University of South Florida. 

University Admissions - College of Nursing

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Progression Requirements - College of Nursing

Please refer to the USF College of Nursing Student Handbook for grade and progression requirements.

Required Courses: (92 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites (27 credit hours)

The state-mandated nursing common prerequisites are required to be completed before the published application deadline for the intended term of entry. A grade of “C” or better is required while maintaining a cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 3.0.

All courses not approved by the Florida State Course Numbering System (includes all Florida public colleges, universities, and College System institutions) used to satisfy these prerequisite requirements will be evaluated individually on the basis of content and will require a catalog course description and a copy of the syllabus for assessment.

• BSC X085C OR (BSC X085 AND BSC X085L) OR BSC X093C OR (BSC X093 AND BSC X093L) - 4 credit hours
• BSC X086C OR (BSC X086 AND BSC X086L) OR BSC X094C OR (BSC X094 AND BSC X094L) - 4 credit hours
• CHM X000-X999 OR BCH X000-X999 OR BSC X000-X999 OR PCB X000-X999 OR PHY X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
• DEP X004 OR DEP X054 OR DEP X000 - 3 credit hours
• HUN X201 - 3 credit hours
• MCB X010C OR (MCB X010 AND MCB X010L) OR MCB X013C OR (MCB X000 AND MCB X000L) OR (MCB X004 AND MCB X004L) - 4 credit hours
• PSY XXXX OR SOP XXXX OR SYG XXXX - 3 credit hours
• STA X014 OR STA X023 OR STA X122 - 3 credit hours

FOR ALL MAJORS: Students are strongly encouraged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.

NOTE: Epidemiology (3 credits) is recommended but not required.

State Mathematics Pathway – College of Nursing (6 Credit Hours)*

The College of Nursing uses the Statistical Reasoning Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I  Credit(s): 3**
• Three (3) credits in any other mathematics course for which STA 2023 is a prerequisite or any additional math course necessary for the degree

* Mathematics Pathway courses count towards the State Common Prerequisite math courses and are not additional credits.
** Any of the STA X014 or STA X023 or STA X122 courses taken for state common prerequisites can meet this statistics requirement.

Major Core: 22 courses; 62 credit hours

• NUR 3026 - Patient Centered Care: Essentials of Nursing Practice Credit(s): 3
• NUR 3026L - Patient Centered Care: Essentials of Nursing Practice Clinical Credit(s): 2
• NUR 3027L - Patient Centered Care: Essentials of Nursing Practice Lab Credit(s): 1
• NUR 3066 - Health Assessment, Wellness, and Prevention Across the Life Span Credit(s): 2
• NUR 3066L - Health Assessment, Wellness, and Prevention Across the Life Span Lab Credit(s): 1
• NUR 3125 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Credit(s): 3
• NUR 3145 - Pharmacology in Nursing Practice Credit(s): 3
• NUR 3225 - Complex Health Nursing I Credit(s): 4
• NUR 3225L - Complex Health Nursing I Clinical Credit(s): 3-4
• NUR 3825 - Introduction to the Profession of Nursing Credit(s): 2
• NUR 4165 - Evidence-Based Practice Credit(s): 3
• NUR 4227 - Complex Health Nursing II Credit(s): 4
• NUR 4227L - Complex Health Nursing II Clinical Credit(s): 3-4
• NUR 4467 - Nursing Care of Women, Children, and Families Credit(s): 4
• NUR 4467L - Nursing Care of Women Children and Families Clinical Credit(s): 3
• NUR 4535 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Credit(s): 3
• NUR 4535L - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical Credit(s): 2
• NUR 4635 - Public Health Nursing Credit(s): 3
• NUR 4635L - Public Health Nursing Clinical Credit(s): 0-3
• NUR 4827 - Role Transition and Leadership in Nursing Credit(s): 2
• NUR 4888 - Coordination of Care in Nursing Credit(s): 2-3
• NUR 4948L - Preceptorship Credit(s): 6

Additional Information - Nursing: Accelerated Second Bachelor’s B.S.N.

Research Opportunities - College of Nursing

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914   course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - College of Nursing

USF students can schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform.  Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Plan of Study - Nursing: Accelerated Second Bachelor’s Degree Pathway B.S.N.

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