Nursing, Prelicensure (BSN)
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Transform Lives and Communities
This track is designed for students who want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Entry to this track begins at no earlier than 60 semester hours completed and is also open to post-baccalaureate candidates seeking a second baccalaureate degree. Upon graduation from the program, students will sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.
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Exploring UNF MedNexus Simulation Center
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Admissions and Curriculum
Admissions
The 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 coursework 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 to the "Regular Prelicensure BSN" and "Accelerated Prelicensure BSN" tracks will become "Prelicensure BSN," and admission to the Accelerated Prelicensure BSN track is not be available after the Spring 2025 term. Instead, all individuals are encouraged to apply under the Prelicensure BSN track for Summer 2025 and beyond. The program of study linked below will be updated around the middle of the Summer 2025 term. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Beth Dibble at nursingadmissions@unf.edu regarding the recently approved new layout.
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. Furthermore, the curriculum also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in nursing.
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. The nursing curriculum is a full-time course of study and follows a specific sequence.
Program of Study
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Program Information
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Course Descriptions
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Academic Learning Compact
Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness website to view the Nursing Academic Learning Compact. - Osprey Map
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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 University of North Florida are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The UNF Nurse Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs, which may be reached at 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or at (847) 692-7050.
The University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 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 University of North Florida.
Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of North Florida 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.
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Nursing Faculty
View the Nursing Faculty Directory
Notifications & Statements
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Minimum Age Notification
Please know that the School of Nursing (SON) does not have a minimum age for enrollment. As part of the nursing curriculum, you will need to complete required clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities. These clinical partners may have a minimum age requirement of 18 years or older for any student completing a clinical rotation. If you are under 18 years of age at the time of your rotation, the SON will try to find a facility that will allow you inside; however, there are no guarantees, and this may ultimately result in delays to your graduation or removal from the program. Should you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Director of the School of Nursing, Dr. Michelle Edmonds, via email. -
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
The University of North Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the University’s educational programs and activities, and the University is required by Title IX and its implementing federal regulations to not discriminate on that basis. The requirement not to discriminate also extends to admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education, or both. UNF’s Title IX Coordinator may be contacted at 1 UNF Drive, Building 1, Suite 1200, Jacksonville, FL 32224, otcr@unf.edu, 904-620-2507. Please note that this office cannot answer questions about the program for prospective students. Instead, please navigate to the "Contact" menu above to obtain the proper list of School of Nursing contacts.
