Nursing Credit
Degree Requirements
In order to fulfill upper-division requirements for the BSN, students must complete the following nursing courses and additional support courses.
| NUR 301 | Concepts of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 318 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| NUR 322 | Contemporary Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| NUR 422 | Principles of Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 415 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 432 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 438 | Principles of Family Health | 3 |
| NUR 440 | Community/Family Practicum | 4 |
| NUR 446 | Senior Practicum | 4 |
NUR
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Each practicum requires 112 hours of clinical experience with a preceptor.
Progress in the Program
- A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in required nursing courses.
- The student must comply with academic policies and procedures described earlier in this catalog.
- Prior to enrolling in the second term, each student must submit to the nursing program director an official background check.
- Prior to enrolling in any clinical/laboratory course, students are subject to additional departmental requirements as noted in the departmental handbook. Additional requirements may include:
- proof of liability insurance coverage.
- physical examination and proof of immunization.
- proof of current BCLS certification.
- proof of current Florida RN licensure (RN to BSN students only).
- results of annual TB skin test or chest X-ray.
RN/BSN/MSN Admission Option
The RN/BSN/MSN option expedites educational mobility and career enhancement by enabling the qualified RN to complete both the BSN and MSN in a more rapid fashion than would be possible in traditional programs. The program facilitates and supports educational mobility and strengthens the leadership abilities of nurses who already have a foundation of professional experience. When required undergraduate courses are completed, students in the program are awarded a BSN. Two undergraduate courses are waived and replaced by graduate-level coursework.
Students may choose full-time or part-time study. By completing the baccalaureate and master’s curriculum, a highly motivated student is able to maximize educational time and advance in professional education and clinical leadership.
Admission Process to RN/BSN/MSN Option
Phase I: Apply to BSN program
Complete a UT application with the application fee. The student must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher in transfer college/university coursework. Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended and a copy of registered nurse license from the state of Florida (evidence of eligibility for licensure may be accepted in lieu of a current state of Florida license to enroll in first semester.)
Fulfill the General Curriculum Distribution requirements set forth in this catalog. Complete the following nursing courses: NUR 301, 318, 318L and 322. Prior to registering for 400-level courses, inform your adviser of your intent to elect the RN/BSN/MSN option.
Phase II: Meet requirements
Take the GRE, achieving a score of 1,000 or higher (verbal and quantitative combined) and a minimum score of 4.0 on the writing section. Meet all requirements for admission to the MSN program, (except completion of a BSN). Please note that at the time of formal application to the MSN program, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 from the last 60 credit hours of coursework attempted. If unsuccessful in completing of these requirements, students may complete the BSN and then apply to graduate school.
Students may take no more than three graduate courses (9 credit hours) prior to completing the BSN. Two of the graduate courses must be NUR 615 and NUR 646. Students also may replace NUR 601 with a nursing elective, if desired.