Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida

    Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida

    Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida

    The Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Florida at its main campus in Gainesville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from January 9, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online

    The baccalaureate prepared nurse is equipped to manage complex and changing healthcare environments. Coursework focuses on development of problem solving that will broaden and strengthen the registered nurse student’s preparation for professional nursing practice.

    Admission

    Students must be accepted into the RN to BSN program, which is competitive. The online application for admission must be submitted by the posted deadline.

    Minimum Application Requirements

    • Associate of Science degree in nursing from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited program.
    • Active, unencumbered Florida RN license.
    • An overall GPA of at least 2.8.
    • A minimum grade of C in all required pre-professional courses.
    • Resume/curriculum vita.
    • Two professional reference from persons familiar with the applicant's recent work.
    • A statement of intent, not to exceed two typed double-spaced pages, which discusses the applicant's expectations of the BSN program and the student's career goals.

    The major in nursing prepares graduates as generalists to provide holistic care that addresses the healthcare needs of diverse individuals, families, communities and populations across the lifespan. Nursing practice is built on nursing knowledge, theory and research. Graduates will translate, integrate and apply knowledge that leads to improvements in patient outcomes.

    Before Graduating Students Must

    • Achieve a rating of satisfactory in all courses, graded according to College of Nursing rubric.
    • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

    Students in the Major will Learn to

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

    Content

    1. Integrate knowledge, skills and values derived from a solid base in liberal education to deliver quality care to individuals and groups across the lifespan and across healthcare environments.

    Critical Thinking

    1. Provide leadership in the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare to diverse individuals and groups across the lifespan and across healthcare environments.
    2. Utilize current evidence to improve healthcare outcomes for clients.
    3. Utilize information management and healthcare technology to improve the quality of care.
    4. Analyze processes through which healthcare policies are developed and changed to influence professional nursing practice and healthcare systems.
    5. Utilize wellness promotion and illness prevention strategies with individuals and groups to improve population health outcomes across the lifespan.
    6. Integrate professional values in the delivery of safe, culturally-sensitive care to clients across the lifespan.

    Communication

    1. Communicate and collaborate as members of interprofessional teams to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare.

    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Academic Learning Compact 8
    CoursesSLO 1SLO 2SLO 3SLO 4SLO 5SLO 6SLO 7SLO 8
    NUR 3138II
    NUR 3138CII
    NUR 3638R
    NUR 3738CRIIRR
    NUR 3825I
    NUR 3826R
    NUR 4739LRRRRR
    NUR 4748LR, AI, AR, AR, AAR, AAR
    NUR 4837I
    NUR 4944LR, AR, AR, AR, AR, AR, AR, AR, A

    Assessment Types

    • Faculty evaluation
    • Educational Benchmarking Assessment, Inc. (EBI) exit survey score of 5.0 or above

    Disciplines

    Nursing

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
    • Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

    Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
    • Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

    Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida

    • A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
    • A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
    • Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

    Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

    Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

    • Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
    • Current-year coursework
    • Honors and distinctions
    • Activities and experiences

    Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

    Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

    Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

    Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

    You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

    When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

    You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

    Bachelor of Nursing | RN to BSN UF Online at University of Florida
    University of Florida
    University of Florida
    United States of America

    United States of America, Gainesville

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