USF 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - USF Sarasota-Manatee - Pages 237-238
The College of Nursing is committed to the advancement of nursing and the promotion of health care though its education, research and service endeavors. To fulfill its commitment to nursing education, the college offers an upper division program of study that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.
The mission of the College of Nursing is to advance the science and practice of the profession by creating environments conducive to learning, scholarly inquiry, and the development of innovative community partnerships. The College of Nursing is dedicated to achieving national recognition for its contributions to improving health care outcomes.
The College of Nursing is committed to improving the health and well-being of all people by anticipating and responding to changing professional, social, technical and economic demands. Nurses address professional and community needs by assuming multiple collaborative and cooperative relationships and roles.
Nursing is a humanistic profession that enhances the quality of life by promoting health, preventing illness, supporting rehabilitation following illness, and providing care for persons at the end of life. All individuals are entitled to health care and the right to participate in making health care decisions.
Nursing is a continually evolving discipline with a unique body of knowledge. Nursing knowledge is advanced through the application of critical thinking, the development and testing of theories, and the conduct and utilization of nursing research.
Intellectual growth and professional autonomy are fostered through the continuum of educational programs in nursing. The Baccalaureate Program prepares students to enter professional practice and provides a foundation for graduate education. The Master's Program prepares students for advanced specialty practice, nursing education, and leadership. The Doctoral Program prepares nurse scientists to advance the discipline of nursing through the development and dissemination of knowledge.
Continuing Education Programs support lifelong learning needs of graduates of educational programs in nursing through offerings that enhance and expand their existing knowledge and skill base.
The RN Completion Program is for qualified registered nurses who are graduates of associate degree or diploma programs in nursing.
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 upper division 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.
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.
| NUR 3806 Educational Transitions for RN | 3 |
| NUR 3066 Physical Examination and Assessment | 2 |
| NUR 3066L Clinical Experience in Health Assessment - RN | 1 |
| NUR 3125 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NUR 3145 Pharmacology in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 4636 Community/Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4636L Comm/Public Health Nursing Clinical - RN | 3 |
| NUR 4838 Leadership & Management in Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 3826 Ethical Legal Aspects in Nursing and Health Care | 3 |
| NUR 4165 Nursing Inquiry | 3 |
| NUR Nursing Elective | 3 |
| Total | 31 |
In addition to requirements listed, the RN student must also meet all university graduate requirements as listed in the catalog.
RN students may be admitted conditionally to the College of Nursing. Students may enroll in the appropriate sequence of selected courses while completing the prerequisite requirements. An academic advisor will assist students with selecting the courses.
Successful completion of the following examination(s) can be used to fulfill course requirements as designated below:
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2006
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