Nursing

Faculty:  M. Lamborn (Chairperson), J. Barker, L.W. Boyd, L. Tibbits; Faculty Associates: R. Donofrio, K. Whitten

The curriculum in the Nursing program prepares students to become clinical generalists who are leaders, managers, and life-long learners who integrate research findings into their nursing practice. The graduate is prepared to plan health care for individuals, families, or groups. 

The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) specialization is designed for those students who have already completed the RN program at a community college or hospital.

The Florida Board of Regents has approved a 124-semester hour program leading to the BSN degree and the opportunity to sit for the State Board examination. Application will be submitted to the Florida Board of Nursing for approval to admit students to the Upper Division Nursing Major during the Fall semester, 2003. Students at that time must have completed the common prerequisites for nursing and either (1) completed the General Studies requirements at the University of West Florida; (2) earned an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida Community College or Florida State University System institution; or (3) earned the equivalent from another college or university. This will be a limited access program and acceptance to the University does not constitute admission to the upper division nursing program. A separate application must be made to the department. Contact the department for procedures and deadlines.

A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major and major-related courses. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in major courses.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.


RN-BSN

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students should contact the department for an individual evaluation to determine applicability of transfer of Nursing and other upper division courses. In addition to general University requirements, students in this specialization must meet the requirements listed below. 

Students are required to complete the RN program at a community college and be licensed as registered nurses. Students are encouraged to complete the following courses during the RN program:

     Anatomy & Physiology I 
     Anatomy & Physiology II 
     Microbiology with Lab
     Human Growth & Development 
     Introduction to Sociology 
     Nursing ASN courses that total 45 sh
     Basic Chemistry
     General Psychology
     Nutrition
     Statistics
     College Algebra

If necessary, students can complete college algebra, statistics, chemistry, and nutrition at UWF.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Upper Division Electives (9 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Application will be submitted to the Florida Board of Nursing for approval to admit students to the Upper Division Nursing Major during the Fall semester, 2003. This will be a limited access program and acceptance to the University does not constitute admission to the upper division nursing program. A separate application must be made to the department.

General Studies (36 sh)
BSN majors should take STA 2023 to satisfy part of the mathematics component; SYG 2000 to satisfy the socio-political perspectives; DEP 2004 to meet the behavioral perspective; and the science courses identified in the common prerequisites to meet the science requirements.

Common Prerequisites (29 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutions from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Lower Division Electives (0-12 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement. Recommend HSC 2100 be taken at the lower division.

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)