No. 1 Ranked BSN program in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report
Top 25 Ranked BSN program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report
3 Professional BSN degree tracks
No. 1 Ranked online bachelor’s degree program (RN-to-BSN), according to U.S. News & World Report
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Rose Termidor
BSN student Rose Termidor shares her path to a successful Gator Nursing career.
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Why a BSN Degree?
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is the critical first step for a career in professional nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs, recognizes the BSN degree as the minimum educational requirement for professional nursing practice.
STUDENT SERVICES
The UF College of Nursing Student Services Team promotes the success of all students in the College of Nursing across programs, and seeks to enhance the student experience for every soon-to-be Gator Nurse! The Student Services Team provides a number of support services to students throughout their program.
UF BSN Degree Tracks
Traditional BSN
For students enrolled at UF or transfer students who have completed all lower division and pre-professional requirements.
Accelerated BSN
For students who already have a 4-year degree in another field and have completed all pre-professional requirements.
RN to BSN
This track, offered via UF Online, is designed for registered nurses who have earned an Associates Degree in Nursing.
UF College of nursing benefits
- UF BSN graduates average high scores on the NCLEX licensing exam
- More than 80% of undergraduates go onto graduate study within three years
- UF is the state’s flagship university and in the top 5 of public universities nationally
- UF Nursing students have opportunities to explore nursing research and science with esteemed faculty researchers
- A newly renovated, state-of-the-science simulation and skills lab allows for students’ enhancement of skills learned in the clinical setting
- Active nursing student organizations embrace community service; diversity, equity and inclusion; leadership; mentorship and encourage participation in professional nursing organizations
- Students have access to a world-class teaching hospital and health system through the college’s premier clinical partner, UF Health and UF Health Jacksonville
- The Academic Partnership Unit gives the opportunity to be part of an innovative model of clinical education
- The Honors Program and Clinical Honors Program provides a unique and challenging experiences for BSN students
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Marianna Colon
First-generation BSN student Marianna Colon shares her journey to being an empathetic and compassionate nurse through volunteering and the Grenada study abroad program.
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Questions? Contact Us
The Doctor of Nursing Practice and baccalaureate programs at the University of Florida College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.