Fall 2026 Applciation Update
Applications Now Open!
The Fall 2026 BSN to DNP application cycle is officially open! Submit your application by February 1, 2026, to take the next step in advancing your nursing career.
About the BSN to DNP Program
Welcome to the University of Florida BSN to DNP Program
Embark on a transformative journey with the University of Florida’s BSN to DNP program, where we empower aspiring nurses to excel in advanced practice. Our user-friendly and comprehensive curriculum, spanning 75 to 78 credits, aligns with national DNP essentials and guides you toward the successful completion of your DNP project.
Flexible Online Learning
Our program offers the flexibility of online learning, supplemented by periodic campus visits (one-day new student orientation) and clinical placements within the state of Florida. These visits are essential for health assessment, clinical courses, simulation training, and skill development.
Clinical Placements
Clinical placements within the state of Florida are tailored to your geographic area whenever possible, minimizing disruptions to your progress. These visits are crucial for health assessment, clinical courses, simulation training, and skill development.
Doctor of Nursing Practice and Nurse Educator certificate
expand your expertise
Nurse Educator Certificate
Are you dedicated to enhancing the standards of nursing education? This certificate is designed for individuals aspiring to embark on a teaching career, aiming to actively engage nursing professionals in teaching and enhance proficiency.
BSN to DNP program specialties
Choose your path to specialization within our BSN to DNP program:
BSN to DNP
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
BSN TO DNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
BSN TO DNP
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
BSN TO DNP
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
BSN TO DNP
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
BSN TO DNP
Dual Pediatric Acute and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Are you still unsure about which track you are interested in pursuing? Visit the following link on the AANP website to help guide your decision: AANP survey.
Planning Your Nurse Practitioner Education
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for our program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- No GRE required
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing as a Registered Nurse from a school accredited by ACEN, CNEA, or CCNE.
- An overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Current, unencumbered Florida or multi-state RN License to practice as a registered nurse.
- OR eligibility for licensure
- Demonstrated ability in (or potential for) clinical excellence and leadership.
- For the Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP track, at least one year of critical care experience (ICU/Emergency Department) is required.
- For the Pediatric Acute Care NP track, at least one year of pediatric acute care experience is required. ICU/Emergency Department experience is preferred.
- Students must be either a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, or hold a valid visa.
- International students or students whose native language is not English are required to pass one of the following tests witha satisfactory score of:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- Computer-based: 213
- Paper-based: 550
- Web-based: 80
- iBT Speaking Component: 26
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
- Overall score: 6.5
- Speaking Component: 7
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Overall score: 79
- Students must be either a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, or hold a valid visa
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
Student Sponsorship: The BSN to DNP program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S. and in a status that allows for online, full, or part-time attendance may pursue this program.
Application Process
The Fall 2026 BSN to DNP NursingCAS application is now available. The application deadline for the Fall 2026 application cycle is February 1, 2026.
To be eligible for admission consideration, all applicants must complete the following:
- Submit the University of Florida Professional Program Application.
- Please refer to the University of Florida Office of Admissions website for general admissions information.
- Submit the NursingCAS application for the University of Florida BSN to DNP program.
- Submit your response to the questions specified on the NursingCAS site, three letters of reference, a CV, or a resume.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be submitted with the NursingCAS application. Transcripts sent to UF Admissions will not be reviewed.
- Applicants who have completed college coursework outside the United States must submit a credential evaluation. This evaluation must include a detailed course-by-course analysis, including credits, grades, and grade point average calculation, from a NACES member.
- Any necessary test scores are submitted with the NursingCAS application.
- Please refer to the NursingCAS website for further instructions.
Important Notifications
Criminal History: All applicants must disclose any arrests or criminal charges in their UF Program application. Upon disclosure, further information may be requested. All students must undergo a new background check, fingerprinting, and a drug test. Disclosure of arrest or conviction information may impact your admission to the Nursing Program.
Background Check: All admitted nursing students, regardless of campus status, must complete a background check, mandatory immunization verification (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus, Tuberculosis), fingerprinting, and drug screening. The College of Nursing follows CDC guidelines and adheres to the safety regulations of our clinical partners. Additionally, all students must provide proof of current health insurance. Upon admission into the program, students will be given the steps to complete this process.
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