Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of West Florida offers a CCNE-accredited online RN to BSN program, designed for working nurses who hold a current RN license and wish to earn their degree and advance their careers while maintaining employment.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 30
• Course Length: 8 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 12 months

Why Study Nursing at UWF?

The UWF RN to BSN program allows students to complete their nursing degree in one year while having the flexibility of learning through an online format. Students will gain insight into nursing practices and the healthcare system from highly experienced educators.

Key Topics of Study

• Assessing patient health needs
• Critical reading and drafting scholarly arguments using the APA style format
• Evidence-based nursing practice and quality care initiatives
• Health promotion and disease prevention in public health and community-based nursing practice
• Nursing strategies for older adults
• Developing evidence-based teaching plans for a health educator role
• Fundamental nurse leadership skills and knowledge
• Pharmacology principles
• Disease processes, healthcare and nursing mediations
• Legal concepts and regulations that affect nursing practice
• Ethical considerations related to nursing and healthcare

What You Will Learn

The curriculum is designed for working nurses who wish to advance their careers. By completing this degree, students will be able to meet the growing demands of healthcare, exercise evidence-based nursing practice, leadership, communication, and quality care, and demonstrate strong, developed professional knowledge and a broader outlook of nursing practice.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Florida Licensure

Some UWF academic programs prepare students to sit for licensure in Florida. However, UWF cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure outside of the State of Florida.

Courses & Requirements

Common Prerequisites

• BSC 1085+L - Anatomy and Physiology I (+Lab)
• BSC 1086+L - Anatomy and Physiology II (+Lab)
• DEP 2004 - Human Development Across the Lifespan
• HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
• MCB 1000+L - Fundamentals of Microbiology (+Lab)
• STA 2023 - Elements of Statistics
• One science course from the following prefixes: CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY
• One social science course from the following prefixes: PSY, SOP, SYG

Major Courses

• NUR 3067 - Health Assessment and Promotion
• NUR 3081 - Professional Nursing Practice
• NUR 3145 - Pharmacology
• NUR 4165 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
• NUR 4286 - Concepts of Quality and Safety in Nursing
• NUR 4636 - Epidemiology and Population Health Strategies
• NUR 4828 - Systems Innovation and Change Agents in Healthcare
• NUR 4895 - Evidence-Based Population Health Practice
• NUR 4125 - Pathophysiology
• NUR 4826 - Transformational Nursing Leadership

Upper Division Electives

Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 credit hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into UWF's online RN to BSN program, students must:

• Complete the common prerequisites for nursing with a grade of "C" or better
• Have an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from a community college
• Successfully complete STA 2023: Elements of Statistics with a grade of C or better
• Have no more than 12 hours of non-major coursework outstanding
• Maintain a current unencumbered U.S. RN license in the state they are a resident in while completing any nursing coursework

Application Deadlines

• Fall #1: August 8, 2025
• Fall #2: October 3, 2025
• Spring #1: December 5, 2025

Careers & Outcomes

Upon completion of the RN to BSN online program, students can pursue a variety of careers within the field, including:

• Public Health Nurses
• Staff Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Managers
• Burn Unit Nurses

Career Outlook

• The median earnings of RNs annually is $89,440
• Job openings in nursing are expected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034
• 315,043 job openings are expected annually

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

• In-state Tuition: $218.98 per credit hour
• Full Out-of-state Tuition: $648.37 per credit hour
• 75% Out-of-state Tuition: $341.67 per credit hour

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents, and veteran students. The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for online students, including loans, scholarships, and grants for degree-seeking students.

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses in the online RN to BSN program includes:

• NUR 3081 - Professional Nursing Practice
• NUR 4165 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
• NUR 4828 - Systems Innovation and Change Agents in Healthcare
• NUR 4826 - Transformational Nursing Leadership

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• Nursing Education Graduate Online Certificate
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