Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-02-19 | - |
2024-05-20 | - |
2024-08-05 | - |
2024-10-04 | - |
Program Overview
The Dr. D.W. McMillan BSN Nursing Program prepares students to become clinical generalists with leadership and management skills. The program emphasizes decision-making, clinical experience, and research, equipping graduates to provide effective care for individuals and families. Graduates enjoy a 100% employment rate and work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, public health departments, and the military.
Program Outline
The program emphasizes informed decision-making, clinical experience, and research to enable graduates to effectively care for individuals and families.
Careers:
Graduates of the Dr. D.W. McMillan BSN Nursing Program are highly sought after, with a 100% employment rate for those seeking jobs. They work in diverse healthcare settings, including Ascension Health Care, Baptist Health Care, HCA Health Care, the U.S. Military, and Public Health Departments, holding positions such as Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse, Nurse Manager, Public Health Nurse, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse.
University of West Florida
Overview:
The University of West Florida (UWF) is a public university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It prides itself on providing a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and dedicated faculty. UWF emphasizes a strong student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring individual attention and support.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources. Students can explore the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach, UWF Historic Trust in Historic Pensacola, and UWF's downtown Pensacola facilities. A virtual tour is available to experience the campus remotely.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Personalized Attention:
UWF boasts a 100:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and support from world-renowned professors.Diverse Programs:
Over 110 undergraduate and graduate programs cater to various interests and career aspirations.Strong Reputation:
UWF is ranked #100 in the "Top Public School – Regional Universities South" by U.S. News and World Report.Engaging Campus Life:
UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources, including a virtual tour for remote exploration.Academic Programs:
Other:
UWF actively engages in research and community outreach. Recent initiatives include:
Archaeology Institute Field Schools:
Offering students hands-on experience in archaeological investigations.HeirStory Project:
Collaborating with a renowned journalist to develop technology for preserving family legacies.Galapagos Islands Study Abroad:
Providing students with immersive cultural and historical experiences.Entry Requirements
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum score of 75% on TEAS entrance exam
- Completed all General Education requirements including foreign language
- Completed all Nursing common prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better
- Documentation of required Nursing Program immunizations
- A signed letter from the healthcare employer (i.e.