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The College of Nursing is committed to the advancement of nursing and the promotion of health care through its education, research and service endeavors. To fulfill its commitment to nursing education, the college offers an upper division program that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.
There are two sequences in the undergraduate program, one for qualified students with no previous preparation in nursing (basic students), and one for registered nurses, who are graduates of diploma or associate degree nursing programs. The basic sequence is designed so that students who have completed the prerequisite/support courses can enroll in the nursing major and complete requirements for the degree in four semesters and a summer session of full-time study on the Tampa campus. The registered nurse sequence is designed so that registered nurses can enroll in the nursing major on a full-time or on a part-time basis at Tampa and on specific university campuses. Registered nurses who enroll as full-time students may complete requirements for the bachelor's degree in three semesters. If they enroll as part-time students, the degree requirements can be completed in six semesters.
The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 ext. 153, 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. Graduates of the undergraduate program 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 mission of the College of Nursing is congruent with the mission of the University of South Florida. The College is dedicated to being the premier institution for those striving to achieve leadership in nursing. The mission is: (1) to provide excellent nursing education; (2) to advance the profession through research; and (3) to contribute to society through practice and service.
The College of Nursing is committed to improving the health and wellbeing 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 are for persons at the end of life. All individuals are entitled to health care and the right to participate in making health care decisions.
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. The Doctoral Program prepares nurse scientists to advance the discipline of nursing through the development and dissemination of knowledge.
The College strives to provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage in common inquiry into the values of society and gives them an understanding of the need to accept and appreciate differences among people. Diverse and pluralistic learning communities foster culturally competent and sensitive practice. The College supports community, national and international partnerships in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people.
Education is a dynamic, interdependent and collaborative process that occurs through the interaction of faculty and students in a wide variety of learning environments. Faculty design learning environments and resources that employ diverse educational strategies and technologies. Various instructional methods, including distance education, provide educational access for a geographically dispersed student body. Learning is a life-long process. Students are active and engaged participants in the teaching/learning process that involves the continuous development and refinement of critical thinking.
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Dean - PATRICIA A. BURNS
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Effective Date: Semester I, 1999
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