USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 167-171
The college offers a program that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing. The undergraduate program in nursing is a limited access upper division major at the University of South Florida. The program has four sequences:
For further information about programs, scholarships, financial aid, faculty, and courses, consult the College of Nursing website at http://www.hsc.usf.edu/nursing.
The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 ext. 153, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036, (202) 887-6791, and approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Graduates of the basic sequence are eligible to write the qualifying examination for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates may apply for licensure in Florida or other states and successful undergraduates have the educational background necessary for graduate study in nursing.
The College of Nursing encourages applications from qualified applicants of both sexes and from all cultural, racial, religious, ethnic, and age groups. The College of Nursing uses selective criteria for the admission of students. Limitations on enrollments are determined on the basis of availability of sufficient qualified faculty, laboratory and classroom facilities, and clinical teaching resources.
The program has four sequences:
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
In order to be considered for full admission to the college, the applicant must:
The College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs offers a comprehensive service for all College of Nursing degree programs and advice to non-majors who are interested in being admitted. The service includes Preview USF, Fantastic Friday, registration, academic advising, scholarships, graduation certification, mentorship programs, and referrals to other university and community-based services and career-related opportunities. However, the student must remember that he or she is ultimately responsible for meeting all graduation requirements.
The goals of the office of Student Affairs are to
Location/Phone(s): The Health Science Center for the College of Nursing (MDN) is located near Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and West Holly Drive on the Northwest corner of campus. The College office is in MDN, Room 1032, (813) 974-2191.
Advising Offices: To schedule an advising appoinment at a location where the College of Nursing offers courses call the College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs, (813) 974-9305; (888) 974-9488.
Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Program Application Requests: Applications for the Nursing programs are available from USF College of Nursing, Office of Student Affairs, MDC Box 22, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33612-4766 and at the College of Nursing web site: http://www.hsc.usf.edu/nursing.
The University and the College of Nursing work closely with the community colleges within the 10 county USF service area. The University's Liberal Arts requirements and College of Nursing's prerequisite/support courses may be completed through the A.A. degree at the community college. If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. The A.A. degree satisfies admission requirements only if courses are carefully selected and include the required major prerequisite/support courses.
The College of Nursing requires certain courses within the Liberal Arts requirement for the natural, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematics as listed under the heading "Liberal Arts Requirements." Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to being admitted to the upper-division major except those students in the FTIC program. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
The College of Nursing requires certain courses within the Liberal Arts requirements for the natural, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematics. Students must complete 60 semester hours of college-level work. Credit received on the basis of CLEP or Advanced Placement examinations or other appropriate procedures may be included to meet some of these requirements. For all students, the required 60 semester hours includes completion of the University of South Florida Liberal Arts requirements and may be satisfied by the completion of the following courses with the corresponding credit:
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Community College:
Liberal Arts Requirements
| English | 6 | |
| Math - Gordon Rule course | 6 | |
| Algebra or Finite Math (preferred) (3) | ||
| Statistics (3) | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 17-19 | |
| Chemistry (4) | ||
| Nutrition (3) | ||
| Microbiology (4) | ||
| Anatomy/Physiology (6-8) | ||
| Social Sciences | 9 | |
| Life Cycle (3) | ||
| Psychology (3) | ||
| Sociology (3) | ||
| Historical Perspectives | 6 | |
| African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Asian Perspectives | 3 | |
3. Students with a Florida community college A.A. degree (other than in nursing) will be considered to have met all of the USF Liberal Arts requirements but also must meet specific college requirements (below).
4. Students must meet the University requirement for foreign language.
The student must earn a grade of "C" or better in each state mandated common prerequisite course. Courses taken at another institution will be evaluated individually on the basis of content. Students in Florida community colleges can obtain information about equivalent courses from their counselors or by contacting the College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs (813-974-9305).
Mathematics - one Gordon Rule course must be completed. College Algebra or Finite Math preferred. CLEP subject exams are acceptable.
Statistics - one course in statistics must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: STA 2122 or any STA course
Psychology and Sociology - one introductory course in each area. CLEP is acceptable. Must be completed with a "C" or better.
Human Growth and Development (Life Span) - Must include birth through aging process to death. HUS 4020, DEP 4005 or DEP 3103 and GEY 3000. Must be completed with a "C" or better.
Students who enroll at USF in the lower division must meet the requirements for admission to the University and are advised by Academic Support and Achievement. These students may also wish to meet with a College of Nursing advisor. These students must also submit an application for admission to the College of Nursing.
Upon Graduation, Graduates will . . .
In accordance with University policies, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) general and subject examinations may be taken in several areas and according to the University or community college policies related to CLEP. The CLEP general examinations apply toward the distribution requirements at USF, and successful performance results in credit for any or all of the required areas. In addition, credit may be earned for a number of College of Nursing support courses, including: English Composition ENC 1101, 1102; General Chemistry CHM 2030 or CHM 2045, 2045L. Additional information may be obtained from the Office of Evaluation and Testing, University of South Florida, (974-2741, SVC 2054).
Successful completion of the following examination(s) can be used to fulfill course requirements as designated below:
Registered nurses who are graduates of diploma programs may receive up to 26 semester general elective credits through successful completion of the Excelsior (formerly Regents) examinations in nursing.
Registered nurses who are graduates of Florida associate degree programs will receive up to 26 semester upper level credits for their previous nursing education. Registered nurse students should contact the Office of Student Affairs for advisement prior to enrollment. Graduates of other associate degree nursing programs may receive up to 26 credits after individual evaluation of their transcripts.
Registered nurse students may earn up to 6 semester credits and fulfill the college's requirement in anatomy and physiology through successful completion of the Excelsior examination in anatomy and physiology, and up to 3 credits in microbiology through successful completion of the Excelsior examination in microbiology. Excelsior examination information maybe obtained from the Office of Student Affairs, College of Nursing.
Students will be certified for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing upon completion of 124 semester hours composed of Liberal Arts requirements, science support courses (natural, social/behavioral), required nursing courses, and upper level electives or exit requirements.
A minimum grade of "C" or better must be attained in each course in the major and cumulative grade point ratio of 2.0 or better must be maintained throughout the program. At least 40 semester hours must be upper level work (courses numbered 3000 or above).
Students who have an earned baccalaureate degree in another field will be certified for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing upon completion of the required second baccalaureate degree courses.
Registered nurses with an ASN degree have the option of selecting the ASN to MS degree program. Support/prerequisite courses are the same as for the ASN to BS option. Admission is through the undergraduate program. Planning with a RN advisor will determine the nursing course requirements and progress through the program. The BS application process will be followed. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for further information (813-974-9305).
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2005
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