University of West Florida

Degree:	Registered Nurse/ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N./B.S.N.)
Department:	Bldg. 37 (850) 473-7756 http://uwf.edu/nursing/
College:	Arts and Sciences
Semester Hours Required For Degree: 124

The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track is designed for those students who have already completed the RN program at a community college. This program track is offered via distance learning format and coursework is 100% online with guided activities within the RN students' local community.

The curriculum in the Nursing program prepares students to become clinical generalists who are leaders, managers, and life-long learners who integrate research findings into their nursing practice. The nursing graduate of the UWF program will be capable of using the nursing process with clients of all ages, with diverse backgrounds in a variety of health care settings. The program refines clinical skills and stimulates the awareness of research applications, the practice of active inquiry, the ability to think and respond critically, and the desire for advanced study. This baccalaureate program provides a service to the health care community by increasing the number of nurses who practice professional nursing. The program also serves the populations’ health needs by providing quality nursing care.

Potential students must have completed the common prerequisites for nursing and either:

1. Completed the General Studies requirements at the University of West Florida; or
2. Earned an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution; or
3. Earned the equivalent from another college or university

Acceptance to the University does not constitute admission to the upper division nursing program. A separate application must be made to the program. Contact the program for procedures and deadlines.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s general admission requirements as described in the Undergraduate Admissions section of the catalog, students seeking the B.S.N. must meet the following additional requirements at the time of application: 

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from a community college
• Minimum overall GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• On track to complete all UWF General Education requirements prior to enrollment in major coursework.  An Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a Florida community college will satisfy this requirement.  
• On track to complete foreign language requirement prior to enrollment in major coursework
• Completion of all Nursing Common pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or better 
• Current unencumbered United States RN license

Upon admission the B.S.N. student will receive information concerning the documentation submission of current UWF Nursing requirements for enrollment.  These include, but may not be limited to: physical examination; required immunizations; Level 2 criminal background check; VECHS fingerprinting; AHA BCLS certification; drug screen; personal health insurance; and professional liability insurance.

Degree Requirements

Students earning a B.S.N. must complete the General Studies, Foreign Language, and Nursing Common Pre-requisites prior to entry into the Nursing major coursework.

A minimum grade of “C” is required in all major and major-related courses. 

General Studies

In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.

General Studies Curriculum:

Communication	6
ENC 1101 English Composition I 3 ENC 1102 English Composition II 3
Mathematics	6
MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 MAC 1114 Trigonometry 3 MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra 3 MAC 2233 Calculus with Business Applications 3 MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4 MAD 3107 Discrete Mathematics and Applications 3 MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 MGF 1107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 STA 2023 Elements of Statistics 3
Social Sciences	9
Choose one course from each of the following clusters of courses Social Sciences: Historical Perspectives: 3 AMH 2010 United States to 1877 AMH 2020 United States since 1877 EUH 1000 Western Perspectives I EUH 1001 Western Perspectives II Social Sciences: Behavioral Perspectives: 3 ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology ANT 2100 Introduction to Archaeology CCJ 2002 Survey of Crime and Justice DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan PSY 2012 General Psychology SOW 2192 Understanding Relationships in the 21st Century Social Sciences: Socio-Political Perspectives: 3 ANT 2400 Current Cultural Issues CPO 2002 Comparative Politics ECO 2013 Principles of Economics Macro GEA 2000 Nations and Regions of the World GEB 1011 Introduction to Business INR 2002 International Politics MMC 2000 Principles of Mass Communication PLA 2013 Survey of American Law POS 2041 American Politics SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology SYG 2010 Current Social Problems
Humanities	8-9
Choose one course from each of the following clusters of courses Literature: 3 AML 2072 Sex, Money, and Power in American Literature LIT 2030 Introduction to Poetry LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama LIT 1122 Great Books I LIT 2100 Introduction to Literature LIT 2110 Western Literature I LIT 2120 Western Literature II Fine Arts: 3 ARH 1010 Introduction to Art History ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Greek to Renaissance ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Baroque to Contemporary ART 1015C Exploring Artistic Vision ART 2821 Art and Visual Culture Today MUH 2930 The Music Experience: Special Topics MUL 2110 Music in Western Civilization THE 2000 The Theatre Experience THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature Contemporary Values and Expressions: 3 PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic PHI 2603 Ethics in Contemporary Society REL 2000 Introduction to Religion SPC 2608 Basic Communication Skills
Natural Sciences	7
Take two of the following courses, including at least one with lab: ANT 2511 Biological Anthropology 3 ANT 2511L Biological Anthropology Lab 1.0 AST 3033 Modern Astronomy 3 BOT 1801 Introduction to Plant Science 3 BOT 2010+L General Botany (+Lab) 4 BSC 1005 General Biology for Non-Majors * 3 BSC 1005L General Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors 1 BSC 1050 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I * 3 BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 BSC 1086 Anatomy and Physiology II * 3 BSC 1086L Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory 1 BSC 2311 Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology * 3 BSC 2311L Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology Laboratory 1 CGS 2060 Excursions in Computing 3 CGS 2060L Excursions in Computing Lab 1.0 CHM 1020 Concepts in Chemistry * 3 CHM 1020L Concepts in Chemistry Lab 1 CHM 1032 Fundamentals of General Chemistry * 3 CHM 1032L Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHM 2045 General Chemistry I * 3 CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 CHM 2046 General Chemistry II * 3 CHM 2046L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 GEO 1200+L Physical Geography (+Lab) 4 GEO 2330 Environmental Science 3 GLY 2010 Physical Geology * 3 GLY 2010L Physical Geology Laboratory 1 MCB 1000 Fundamentals of Microbiology * 3 MCB 1000L Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory 1 PHY 1020 Introduction to Concepts in Physics * 3 PHY 1020L Introduction to Concepts in Physics Laboratory 1 PHY 2048 University Physics I ** 3 PHY 2048L University Physics I Lab 1 PHY 2049 University Physics II ** 3 PHY 2049L University Physics II LAB 1 PHY 2053 General Physics I ** 3 PHY 2053L General Physics I Laboratory 1 PHY 2054 General Physics II * 3 PHY 2054L General Physics II Laboratory 1 PHZ 1450 Exotic Physics 3 ZOO 1010+L General Zoology (+Lab) 4 * May be taken with or without lab. ** General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:	36-37

Common Prerequisites

State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.

NOTE: Nursing common prerequisites must be completed prior to entry into the Nursing major coursework.

BSC 1085+L	Anatomy and Physiology I (+Lab) +	4
BSC 1086+L	Anatomy and Physiology II (+Lab) +	4
DEP 2004	Human Development Across the Lifespan +	3
HSC 2577	Principles of Nutrition	3
MCB 1000+L	Fundamentals of Microbiology (+Lab)	4
STA 2023	Elements of Statistics +	3
One science course from the following prefixes: CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY		3
One social science course from the following prefixes: PSY, SOP, SYG+		3
Total Hours		27

+	Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.