The USF College of Nursing, with the support of the Florida State Legislature, is confronting the nursing shortage crisis head-on with an all-out effort to expand undergraduate nursing education.

This full-time, limited-access program is structured sequentially over four consecutive semesters, with admissions offered year-round—Spring at Sarasota-Manatee, Summer at Tampa, and Fall at St. …

Designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, USF’s Accelerated Second Degree pathway offers swift transition into a nursing career in just 16 months.

The Upper Division pathway is designed for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is often referred to as a “traditional” program, intended for non-nurses without a prior bachelor’s degree.

Whether your career goals involve clinical, advanced practice, research, education, and/or leadership, we offer programs that will support you in becoming a nursing leader of tomorrow.

USF nursing students train in advanced simulation labs with virtual reality, task trainers, and interprofessional education. USF is Florida’s only university fully accredited in all four areas by the …

Launch your nursing career through our traditional BSN pathway. Designed for first-time in college (FTIC) and transfer students, the Upper Division nursing pathway is the traditional baccalaureate …

The BSN to DNP program builds on baccalaureate-level nursing competencies, allowing students to gain the skills needed for advanced practice while completing the requirements for the DNP degree.

Undergraduate Pathways Freshman Nursing Pathway Upper Division Accelerated Second Degree Graduate Programs Master of Science in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice

Admission to the BSN to MSN program is competitive and based on a review of complete application materials and resource availability. Applicants must meet University Admission, English Proficiency, …