College of Nursing
The USF College of Nursing offers the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science nursing program and 6 core courses for the Graduate Degree in Nursing on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. Our RN-BS courses are in a reduced-seat-time format that includes both Web-based and live classes. This unique combination provides flexibility for the learner as well as student-faculty and student-student interaction. This bachelor degree completion program, available in its entirety on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, builds on the associate degree coursework and provides in-depth content of pharmacology; physical assessment; nursing research and evidence-based practice; public and community health; nursing leadership; and humanities.
Program of Study Information
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science is specifically for RNs who want to climb the career ladder and advance their professional opportunities. Eligible students must hold a current Florida RN license and either an associate of science in nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution or a diploma in nursing from an approved post-secondary institution.
The RN to Master of Science is designed for RNs with an associate of science degree who wishes to apply for early enrollment in the nursing masters program. Students take 15 credits of undergraduate nursing courses before beginning coursework in the master’s concentrations for the M.S. concentration. The masters (took out symbols) program is composed of 41-73 credit hours depending on the area of specialization and is usually completed within 2 -5 years. Masters (took out symbols) coursework requires travel to the USF Tampa campus.
Additionally, 1-2 core courses for the Masters Degree in Nursing are available in a live video-conference format, which rotate each semester. Look for sections 560 or 561 to register for nursing classes on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
For more information or questions regarding the programs:
College of Nursing Website
Online Answer Center
Email questions
Contact the College of Nursing at (813) 974-2191.
Tampa College of Nursing Home Page
To schedule an informational appointment with an advisor call: USF Sarasota-Manatee 941-359-4330 (Tuesday appointments)