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NursingNursingThe B.S.N. prepares students to become clinical generalists who areleaders, managers, and life-long learners who integrate researchfindings into their nursing practice. The nursing graduate of the UWFprogram will be capable of using the nursing process with clients ofall ages, with diverse backgrounds in a variety of healthcare settings.The program refines clinical skills and stimulates student awareness ofresearch applications, facilitates the practice of active inquiry, fostersthe ability to think and respond critically, and promotes the desirefor advanced study. This program provides a service to the healthcare community by increasing the number of nurses who practiceprofessional nursing. The program also serves the population's healthneeds by providing quality nursing care.This is a limited access program and acceptance to the Universitydoes not constitute admission to the upper division nursing program. Aseparate application must be made to the department.Admission RequirementsIn addition to the University’s general admission requirements asdescribed in the Undergraduate Admissions section of the catalog,students seeking the B.S.N. must meet the following additionalrequirements at the time of application: Minimum overall GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale Minimum score of 75% on TEAS entrance exam On track to complete all General Education requirements includingforeign language prior to enrollment in major coursework Completion of all Nursing common prerequisites must be inprogress at time of application and completed with a grade of "C"or better prior to nursing coursework.For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the"University Requirements" section of this catalog.General Education Curriculum:CommunicationENC 1101English Composition I3ENC 1102English Composition II3MathematicsChoose one course from Group A and one Additional coursefrom either Group A or Group BMAC 1105College AlgebraMAC 1105CCollege Algebra with LabMAC 2311Analytic Geometry and Calculus IMGF 1106Mathematics for Liberal Arts IMGF 1107Mathematics for Liberal Arts IISTA 2023Elements of StatisticsGroup BMAC 1114TrigonometryMAC 1140Precalculus AlgebraMAC 1147Precalculus with TrigonometryMAC 2233Calculus with Business ApplicationsMAC 2312Analytic Geometry and Calculus IISocial SciencesChoose one course from Group A and one additional coursefrom either Group A or Group BGroup AUnited States since 1877ANT 2000Introduction to AnthropologyThere will be three admissions per year. Dates for admission areposted on the School of Nursing website.ECO 2013Principles of Economics MacroPOS 2041American PoliticsUpon admission the B.S.N. student will receive information concerningcurrent UWF Nursing requirements for enrollment. These include, butmay not be limited to: student health physical examination; hospitalrequired immunizations; Level 2 criminal background check; VECHSfingerprinting; AHA BCLS certification; and drug screen.PSY 2012General PsychologySYG 2000Introduction to SociologyGroup BAMH 2010United States to 1877Degree RequirementsANT 2100Introduction to ArchaeologyANT 2400Current Cultural IssuesPlease note: Nursing common prerequisites must be in progress at thetime of application and completed prior to starting nursing coursework.CCJ 2002Survey of Crime and JusticeCOM 2023Death and CommunicationProgressionCPO 2002Comparative PoliticsDEP 2004Human Development Across the LifespanEUH 1000Western Perspectives IEUH 1001Western Perspectives IIFIN 2104Personal Financial PlanningGEA 2000Nations and Regions of the WorldGeneral EducationGEB 1011Introduction to BusinessIn addition to the General Education requirements listed on thispage, students must satisfy all additional University requirements,including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign languagerequirements. With appropriate planning and coordination withan academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the generalUniversity requirements through the General Education curriculum.HIS 2050Explore! HistoryIDH 1041Honors Core 2INR 2002International PoliticsMMC 2000Principles of Mass CommunicationPLA 2013Survey of American LawA course grade of C (75%) in graded nursing courses, satisfactorygrade in clinical courses, and an overall grade point average of 2.5(on a 4.0 scale) is required to progress in the program. A studentmay have only two attempts in any core nursing course and mustsuccessfully pass on the second attempt to progress in the program.6Group AAMH 2020 Documentation of required Nursing Program immunizations16

2NursingSOW 2192Understanding Relationships in the 21stCenturyGroup BANT 2511Biological AnthropologySPM 2010Sport in Global SocietyAST 2037Life in the UniverseSYG 2010Current Social ProblemsBOT 2010General BotanyBSC 1050Fundamentals of EcologyBSC 1086Anatomy and Physiology IIBSC 2011Biology IIBSC 2311Introduction to Oceanography and Marine*BiologyCGS 2020Introduction to Machine LearningCHM 1032Fundamentals of General ChemistryHumanitiesChoose one course from Group A and one additional coursefrom either Group A or Group B6Group AARH 1000Art AppreciationLIT 2000Introduction to LiteratureMUL 2010Music AppreciationPHI 2010Introduction to PhilosophyTHE 2000Theatre AppreciationGroup BAML 2010American Literature IAML 2020American Literature IIAML 2072ARH 2050Sex, Money, and Power in AmericanLiteratureWestern Survey I: Prehistory to theMedieval PeriodARH 2051Western Survey II: Renaissance toContemporaryART 1015CExploring Artistic VisionART 2821The Self, Creativity, Your Career and VisualCultureCRW 2001Introduction to Creative WritingENL 2010History of English Literature IENL 2020History of English Literature IIIDH 1040Honors Core 1LIT 2030Introduction to PoetryMUH 2930The Music Experience: Special TopicsPHI 2103Critical ThinkingPHI 2603Ethics in Contemporary SocietyREL 1300World ReligionsSPC 2608Basic Communication SkillsTHE 2300Survey of Dramatic LiteratureCHM 2046General Chemistry IICIS 2530Introduction to CybersecurityGLY 2010Physical GeologyMCB 1000Fundamentals of MicrobiologyPHC 2082Informatics and Your HealthPHY 2049Calculus-Based Physics IIPHY 2054**Algebra-Based Physics II****May be taken with or without lab.**Algebra-Based Physics is usually recommended for non-sciencemajors, while Calculus-Based Physics is recommended for sciencemajorsan additional 3 semester science course will be needed to meetGeneral Education requirements.General Education ElectivesChoose an additional course from two of the three areas ofHumanities, Social Sciences and Natural SciencesBSN majors should take MAC 1105 CollegeAlgebra, or MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal ArtsI, and STA 2023 Elements of Statistics to satisfy the mathematicscomponent, SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology to satisfy the sociopolitical perspectives, DEP 2004 Human Development Across theLifespan to meet the behavioral perspective, and the science coursesidentified in the common prerequisites to meet the General Educationscience requirements.Multicultural RequirementChoose one course from Group A and one additional coursefrom either Group A or Group BGroup AAST 1002Descriptive AstronomyBSC 1005General Biology for Non-MajorsBSC 1085Anatomy and Physiology IBSC 2010Biology ICHM 1020Concepts in Chemistry**CHM 2045General Chemistry IESC 2000Introduction to Earth ScienceEVR 2001Introduction to Environmental SciencePHY 1020Conceptual PhysicsPHY 2048Calculus-Based Physics IPHY 2048CCalculus-Based Physics I StudioAlgebra-Based Physics I***** Although students receive 5 semester hours credit for PHY 2048C,Natural SciencesPHY 2053********6Multicultural CoursesAn important component of a liberal education is the study of culturesother than one's own. As such, multiculturalism encompasses theappreciation of the values, expressions, and modes of organizationof diverse cultural communities. To further such study, the Universityof West Florida requires all students pursuing a bachelor's degreeto complete at least one course that explores one or more of thedimensions of another culture (language, religion, socio-economicstructures, etc.). Students are exempt from this requirement if theyhave completed an A.A. degree, the general education program at aFlorida public institution, or a baccalaureate degree.The requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of amulticultural course designated on the following list. Several of theselections are General Education courses, and students may enrollin these to meet both the General Education and the multiculturalrequirements.**Passed by UWF Faculty Senate on 11/08/2002

NursingThis list is continually updated and students are encouraged to checkwith their advisors for alternative options.FRE 4955Supervised Foreign Language FieldExperience Abroad31-3AML 2010American Literature I3GEA 2000Nations and Regions of the World3AML 2020American Literature II3GEB 4361International Business33GEO 3421Cultural Geography3Geography of World Affairs3AML 3604African American LiteratureAML 3624Black Women Writers3GEO 3471AML 4015Topics in Nineteenth-Century AmericanLiterature3HIS 2050Explore! History3HIS 4316Women in the Atlantic World3AML 4640Topics in Native American Literature3IDH 1040Honors Core 13ANT 1001Anthropology as a Profession1IDH 1041Honors Core 23ANT 2000Introduction to Anthropology3INR 2002International Politics3ANT 2301Human Sexuality and Culture3LAH 4135Spanish Conquest of the Americas3ANT 3212Peoples and Cultures of the World3LAH 41313ANT 3312North American Indians3ANT 3363Japanese Culture3’Atlantic Indians': How Indigenous andAfrican Peoples Shaped Europe & theAmericasANT 3403Cultural Ecology3LAH 44513ANT 4006Anthropology of Human Rights3Greater Mexico: Central America fromConquest to the 20th CenturyANT 4025Ritual Use of Human Remains3LAH 4728Gender and Sexuality in Latin America fromColonization to Today3ANT 4516Modern Human Physical Variation3LIT 2000Introduction to Literature3ARH 1000Art Appreciation3LIT 2030Introduction to Poetry3ARH 2050Western Survey I: Prehistory to theMedieval Period3LIT 3233Postcolonial Literature3ARH 2051Western Survey II: Renaissance toContemporary3LIT 4385Feminist Theory3MAN 4102Management of Diversity33MAR 4156Seminar in International Marketing3MMC 3743Communicating Fear: Horror Films andPopular Culture3MMC 3745Communicating Fear Abroad: InternationalHorror Films & Popular Culture3MMC 4300Global Communication3MUH 2930The Music Experience: Special Topics3MUL 2010Music Appreciation3NUR 4615Community and Public Health Nursing3NUR 4636Public Health & Community-based Nursing3PHI 3790African Philosophy33PUR 3404International Public Relations33PSY 3860Positive Psychology3Psychology, Culture, and Society3ARH 3590Non-Western ArtARH 3607Native American Art3ARH 4302Late Renaissance Art in Italy3ARH 4305Early Italian Renaissance Art3ARH 4412The Age of Revolution to Romanticism inEurope: 1750-18503ARH 4450Modern Art: 1850-19803ARH 4470Contemporary Art3ARH 4563Art of Japan3ARH 4892Inscribed Bodies: Concepts of Tattoo andBody Art in World History3CCJ 3678COM 3014Race, Gender, Ethnicity, and CrimeGender CommunicationCOM 3461Intercultural Communication3SOP 3730CPO 2002Comparative Politics3SOW 4233Human Diversity and Social Justice33SOW 4941Immersive Experiences in Social Work3Politics of Spain, Portugal, and LatinAmerica3SPN 3400Advanced Stylistics3SPN 4520Latin American Culture and Civilization3CPO 4792Geopolitics3SYO 4421Sociology of Health, Illness and Health Care3CRW 2001Introduction to Creative Writing3SYO 4530Inequality in America3EDF 2085Teaching Diverse Populations3Civic Literacy RequirementENG 4013Introduction to Literary Theory3ENL 2020History of English Literature II3EUH 1000Western Perspectives I3EUH 1001Western Perspectives II3EUH 3203Modern Europe3EUH 3411Rome and the Mediterranean World3EUH 3576Soviet Union since 19173CPO 3103CPO 4303Politics of Western Europe1. Baccalaureate degree-seeking students initially entering a stateuniversity fall semester 2018 and thereafter must demonstratecompetency in civic literacy through one of the following optionsprior to graduation:a. Successfully passing either POSX041 American Governmentor AMHX020 Introductory Survey Since 1877. Each of thecourses must include the following competencies:

4Nursingi. Understanding of the basic principles and practices ofAmerican democracy and how they are applied in ourrepublican form of government;MajorNUR 3026Patient Centered Care Iii. An understanding of the United States Constitution and itsapplication;NUR 3026LPatient Centered Care I LabNUR 3138Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing PracticeNUR 3095Introduction to Pharmacological Nursingiii. Knowledge of the founding documents and how they haveshaped the nature and functions of our institutions of selfgovernment; andiv. An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases,landmark legislation and landmark executive actions andtheir impact on law and society.2. Achieving the standard score on one of the following assessments: 4 33 NUR 3805Achieving Professionalism INUR 3215Patient Centered Care IINUR 3215LPatient Centered Care II Lab3 4 3 NUR 3505Mental Health Nursing CareNUR 3505LMental Health Nursing Care Lab3 2 AssessmentStandard ScoreNUR 3835Achieving Professionalism IICivic Literacy Exam60NUR 4216Patient Centered Care IIIAdvanced Placement Government 3and Politics: United StatesNUR 4216LPatient Centered Care III LabNUR 4445Patient Centered Care of FamiliesAdvanced Placement UnitedStates History4NUR 4445LPatient Centered Care of Families LabCLEP American Government50NUR 4169Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice*BOG 8.006NUR 4257Patient Centered Care IVCommon PrerequisitesNUR 4257LPatient Centered Care IV LabNUR 4615Community and Public Health NursingNUR 4636LCommunity and Public Health Nursing LabNUR 4827Leadership and Management in NursingNUR 3871Health Care InformaticsState mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior tograduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Seethe Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Floridacolleges and universities.NOTE: Nursing common prerequisites must be completed prior todepartmental application deadline date of March 1st with a gradeof "C" or better. Grades under a pass/fail (P/F) option will not beaccepted for the nursing common prerequisites.DEP 2004Human Development Across the Lifespan3HUN 2201Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3MCB 1000 LFundamentals of Microbiology ( Lab)4STA 2023Elements of Statistics3One science course from the following prefixes: CHM, BSC,BCH, PCB, PHY3One social science course from the following prefixes: PSY, SOP, SYG3BSC 1085 LAnatomy and Physiology I ( Lab)4BSC 1086 LAnatomy and Physiology II ( Lab)4Total Hours 27Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfyGeneral Education requirements.Lower Division ElectivesStudents must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electivesto complete at least 62 semester hours in the lower division.Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level(1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.0-17Total Hours0-17Highly recommended electives include: /, HSC 3535 MedicalTerminology, PSY 2012 General Psychology,and HSC 3555 Pathophysiology.2 2 43 3 23 44 3 Total Hours 2 3262Courses included in the major GPAGraduation RequirementAll students must pass an ATI program exit exam during NUR 4257 toqualify for graduation and RN licensing exam.The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)track is designed for those students who have already completed theRN program at a community college. This program track is offered viadistance learning format and coursework is 100% online with guidedclinical practice activities within the RN students' local community.An accelerated bachelors/masters (RN to MSN) program is availablefor exceptionally well qualified students. Please see the requirementsfor this program in the Accelerated BSN/MSN section.The curriculum for the RN to BSN Nursing program track incorporatesadult learning theory that builds on previous nursing education topromote development of strong professional level skills and a broaderscope of practice. The graduate will demonstrate a higher competencyin evidence-based nursing practice, communication, leadership,professional integration, and highly reliable care. Graduates areprepared to manage and coordinate chronic diseases in the communityfor at-risk populations. Graduates will demonstrate a commitment tothe profession and self through the desire for advanced study.Potential students must complete the common prerequisites fornursing with a grade of "C" or better and either:1. Completed or "in progress" to complete the General Educationrequirements at the University of West Florida; or2. Earned an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida publicinstitution; or3. Earned the equivalent from another college or university

NursingAcceptance to the University does not constitute admission to theupper division nursing program. A separate departmental applicationmust be made to the program; deadlines and the online applicationfor the fall, spring, and summer terms are available on the RN-BSNwebpage.General Education Curriculum:CommunicationState tuition waivers may be utilized in this program.MathematicsNot all states authorize online programs, if you are residing outsideof Florida you will want to check the status of your state's acceptanceof this program: uthorization/This program will not meet immigration requirements for studentsholding an F1 or J1 Visa to maintain status. Contact the InternationalStudent Office for further information: rnational/Admission RequirementsIn addition to the University’s general admission requirements asdescribed in the Undergraduate Admissions section of the catalog,students seeking the B.S.N. must meet the following additionalrequirements at the time of application: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from a communitycollege Minimum overall GPA 2.75 on 4.0 scale STA 2023 Elements of Statistics completed with a minimum gradeof "C" No more than 12 hours of non-major coursework outstanding Current unencumbered United States RN license in the state(s)student will reside while completing any portion of the nursingcoursework. Military spouses holding a valid U.S. registered nursing licenseand stationed at an overseas U.S. base may be considered foradmission If requested, satisfactory completion of Level 2 criminalbackground check, VECHS fingerprint, and drug screen throughthe selected providerDegree RequirementsStudents earning a B.S.N. must complete all University GeneralEducation and Foreign Language requirements prior to the finalsemester of coursework in the RN to BSN Nursing major. It isstrongly recommended that all 8 courses which comprise the 'FloridaNursing Common Pre-requisites' be completed prior to entry intothe major coursework in order to facilitate timely progression throughthe program coursework. STA 2023 Elements of Statistics must becompleted prior to admission into the nursing major.A minimum grade of “C” is required in all major and major-relatedcourses.General EducationIn addition to the General Education requirements listed on thispage, students must satisfy all additional University requirements,including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign languagerequirements. With appropriate planning and coordination withan academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the generalUniversity requirements through the General Education curriculum.For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the"University Requirements" section of this catalog.5ENC 1101English Composition I3ENC 1102English Composition II3Choose one course from Group A and one Additional coursefrom either Group A or Group B6Group AMAC 1105College AlgebraMAC 1105CCollege Algebra with LabMAC 2311Analytic Geometry and Calculus IMGF 1106Mathematics

Please note: Nursing common prerequisites must be in progress at the time of application and completed prior to starting nursing coursework. Progression A course grade of C (75%) in graded nursing courses, satisfactory grade in clinical courses, and an overall grade point average of 2.5 (on a