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Course Overview

The major in Nursing leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree prepares its graduates for careers as nurse practitioners and  nurse educators. Students choose from a variety of nursing specialty options in advanced practice roles and enroll in a prescribed set of core courses central to all specialty options as well as courses specific to their concentration.  Successful completion of the master’s practitioners program qualifies students to take appropriate national certification examinations and apply for licensure as an APRN in Florida and other states.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. Certain concentrations are highly competitive.  Admission criteria include:

  • Bachelor’s in Nursing or RN with Bachelors in relevant field.
  • Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse and/or an advanced practice nurse in the United States upon matriculation. Current license as a registered nurse and/or an advanced practice nurse in the State of Florida before the first clinical course.
  • Three letters of recommendation, indicating potential for graduate study, from persons who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability, clinical competence, and commitment. Optimally, these letters will be from a healthcare provider (such as an APRN, PA or MD), nursing professors, and clinical supervisors.
  • Current resume or curriculum vita.
  • A personal interview with a designated faculty member is required
  • Applicants to the M.S.N. program are required to complete both a NursingCAS application and a USF Graduate Studies Application. 
  • It is recommended, but not required, to submit competitive GRE scores.
  • Applicants interested in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care concentration must have at least one year of ICU /acute care work experience prior to matriculation to meet professional practice requirement for clinical placements.
  • Registered nurses who have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline will be required to complete the following bridge courses with a letter grade of “B/S” or greater and a GPA of 3.00 or better before progression:
    • NUR 3805 - Nursing as a Profession Credit(s): 3
    • NUR 4169C - Evidence Based Practice for Baccalaureate Nurses Credit(s): 3
    • NUR 4634C - Population Health Credit(s): 3
    • NUR 4828C - Foundations of Nursing Leadership & Management Credit(s): 3
    • NUR 4895 - Educational Role of Nurse in Healthcare Credit(s): 3

Note - to view information on the Undergraduate Courses, refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.

Please note before starting the application process, international students may have additional restrictions stipulating course delivery format for their program of choice. Please refer to USF World for further information on these requirements.

Curriculum Requirements:

Total Minimum Credit Hours - 40

  • Core - 24 credit hours minimum
  • Additional Required Course - 3 Credit Hours*
  • Concentration - 16 credit hours minimum

*not required for Nursing Education Concentration

Fees

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360


This information was accurate on : 15/12/2020
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