Undergraduate Major
Across the nation, there is a high employment demand for nurses. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow by 15 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The College of Nursing at USF employs core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.
Degree options
The College of Nursing offers an Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing on the St. Petersburg campus.
View more information about options on the USF Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses.
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The Accelerated Second Degree pathway is designed for students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree (in any field) and are interested in pursuing a second degree and a career in nursing. The curriculum is accelerated and completed in four consecutive semesters (including summers).
On the St. Petersburg campus, the nursing facility houses a simulation lab that is outfitted with ten beds, each with low-fidelity mannequins and other technology meant to simulate the inpatient environment students will encounter at clinical partner locations. Facilities also include technology for lab and didactic courses.
The Accelerated Second Degree enables graduates to take the NCLEX-RN nurse licensure examination, and graduates of the program consistently exceed state and national averages in first-attempt pass rates. Graduates make an impact in hospitals in the Tampa Bay region, throughout Florida, and beyond. In addition to the hospital setting, career opportunities also exist in research, education, community and public health, government service, international health, and more. The degree also opens doors for the pursuit of graduate studies in nursing – MSN, DNP and PhD.
requirements for the Major in nursing
Always refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students will normally begin progress toward the major by taking at least one course from the major
core, as these often serve as prerequisites for the electives. Students are urged to consult with the finance advisor to create the most beneficial set of courses.
questions?
For questions about this program, contact an Academic Advisor.