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.

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 …

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.

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

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.

The undergraduate program at the USF College of Nursing offers a variety of educational choices for students interested in preparing to deliver world-class clinical care.

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. …

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.

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, …