2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Admission
Students planning a major in nursing must complete General Education and preprofessional requirements as freshmen and sophomores. Standards for continuation are established for nursing majors, and continuing students are monitored by the college.
Universal-tracking audits identify progress toward the degree and are posted on ISIS (www.isis.ufl.edu) after the fall and spring semesters. Critical-tracking criteria are outlined in the curriculum plans.
Students begin professional nursing studies in the fall semester of the junior year. All academic requirements must be completed by the end of the summer a semester before enrolling in professional nursing (NUR) courses. On-track and potential on-track students are sent the college’s BSN information form during the fourth semester at the university. This form must be completed and returned to the address indicated on the form by March 1 preceding enrollment in NUR courses.
Application materials from off-track students are reviewed individually. Admission evaluation factors include academic record, cumulative grade point average, performance in preprofessional courses, the extent to which the applicant exceeds minimum requirements, relevant achievements or experiences, and career goals.
Limited Access Program
The University of Florida’s baccalaureate nursing curriculum is a high-demand, limited-enrollment program. All students (UF and community college transfers) must make application to the College of Nursing in the spring semester of their sophomore year. Enrollment is limited due to availability of clinical learning facilities, availability of qualified faculty to maintain appropriate faculty-to-student ratios in all clinical areas, and high cost for program delivery.
The admission process is based upon the following criteria: overall GPA, preprofessional GPA, a statement of professional goals and relevant academic, leadership and service experiences.
The College of Nursing’s Admissions Committee will review all information presented by the applicant. Due to limited enrollment and a large volume of applications, many qualified applicants are unable to be admitted to the College of Nursing’s upper-division nursing courses.
Minimum Application Requirements For Native Students
- Completion of 60 semester hours of required General Education and preprofessional course work
- An overall GPA of at least 2.8
- A GPA of at least 2.8 in required preprofessional courses
- A grade of C or better in all required preprofessional courses
- Fulfillment of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement
- Satisfactory completion of communication and computation requirements
Required Prior to Enrollment in Junior-Level Nursing Courses
- Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers
- Compliance with college health policy requirements and immunizations
- Personal health insurance
College Regulations
Health Policy
The college requires specified immunizations and health screenings periodically. Compliance with health policies is required for clinical course work. Students are expected to be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the nursing curriculum, and they may be requested to provide appropriate medical documentation.
Expenditures
Expenditures specific to nursing courses include specialized equipment, uniforms, laboratory fees for clinical courses and transportation for off-campus experiences. Pre-graduation achievement exams are required and are paid for by the student.