Nursing, Accelerated Prelicensure (BSN)
Fast Track Your Future in Nursing
with UNF's Accelerated BSN Track
This track is for those already holding a baccalaureate degree in another field of study who want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The Accelerated Prelicensure track is concentrated and can be completed in four (4) consecutive semesters of full-time study, or about 15 months. Upon graduation from the program, students will sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. This track is designed for those who will possess a baccalaureate degree in another field before entering.
Note: Due to upcoming curricular changes, admission to this track will not be available after the Spring 2025 term. Instead, individuals are encouraged to apply under the Prelicensure BSN track for Summer 2025 and beyond. Those who already made application to this track for Summer 2025 will be contacted regarding how and by when to update their applications, if so desired.
Admissions and Curriculum
Admissions
The Accelerated Prelicensure BSN track admits each semester (spring, summer, & fall). Effective for Spring 2025, the School of Nursing will admit the first 50% of available seats for each admission period based on a priority BSN prerequisite GPA of at least 3.60; those applicants who meet the minimum requirements, but not the priority prerequisite GPA requirement, will be waitlisted and notified of the program's decision after the deadline. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
Note: Due to upcoming curricular changes, admission to this track will not be available after the Spring 2025 term. Instead, individuals are encouraged to apply under the Prelicensure BSN track for Summer 2025 and beyond. Those who already made application to this track for Summer 2025 will be contacted regarding how and by when to update their applications, if so desired.
Curriculum
The curriculum provides a strong scientific base of study with a diversity of clinical experiences and unique opportunities to work with vulnerable and under-served populations. The curriculum is community-based in that it supports engagement with the community throughout the nursing major by nurturing and building relationships with community agencies consistently over time through an innovative home-basing of students in a designated community for the entire length of their nursing program.
Two types of courses make up the nursing curriculum: professional courses and clinical/laboratory courses. Clinical/laboratory courses are distinguished by the C or L that follows the course number. Clinical courses will carry a 1:4 credit-to-contact hour ratio. The nursing curriculum is a full-time course of study and follows a specific sequence.
The School of Nursing recently received approval for revisions to this degree track, which include layout and curricular updates. The new version will begin for those entering in Fall 2025 under the "Prelicensure BSN" track name. Questions regarding the proposed program revisions are welcome.
Program of Study
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Program Information
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Course Descriptions
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Academic Learning Compact
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree, master's degree, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate at the 海角社区 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The 海角社区Nurse Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the , which may be reached at 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or at (847) 692-7050.
The 海角社区 is accredited by the to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the 海角社区.
Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the 海角社区 accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.
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Important Dates
We encourage all students to view the Important Dates website.
Additional Information
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
All candidates are strongly encouraged to review the Frequently Asked Questions prior to or during the application process for additional details regarding the School of Nursing's requirements and selection process. Questions may be directed to Dr. Beth Dibble at nursingadmissions@unf.edu. - Resources
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Nursing Faculty
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Contact Us
Dr. Beth A. Dibble
Email: nursingadmissions@unf.edu