The Four-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for students without nursing college credit. High school graduates and transfer students first apply to the University by using the regular UT undergraduate admissions application. Students formally apply to the nursing department once all pre-nursing requirements have been met or nearly met. Students need 125 credit hours (59 in general education courses and 66 in nursing courses) to graduate.
UT's nursing students continue to outpace state and national first-time passage rates on the National Council Licensure Examination, the test all nurses must take to become licensed to work. UT's NCLEX passage rate for the past five years is 95%, continuing to surpass national and state trends.
UT's nursing programs prepare students to respond to diverse healthcare needs. Opportunities in a variety of settings position the well-prepared nurse to enhance access to excellent health care for all. One such opportunity is the valuable hands-on lessons during annual travel courses to various destinations like Ghana, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
Additional Information
Information on admission to The University of Tampa can be found:
Core Performance Standards
- Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment and cognitive skills to acquire, assimilate, integrate and apply information.
- Ability to communicate in English effectively/therapeutically with others in both verbal and written form.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with others from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
- Sufficient mobility to move from room to room, maneuver in small spaces and move freely and quickly to respond to emergencies and to perform physically taxing, repetitive tasks.
- Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.
- Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary for safe effective nursing care.
- Tactile ability sufficient for accurate physical assessment.
- Mental/emotional stability to tolerate stressful experiential situations, adapt to changes, respond to the unexpected, maintain objectivity and recognize personal strengths and limitations.
Clinical Requirements
(prior to starting nursing coursework include, but are not limited to):
- Physical examination
- Immunizations
- Urine drug screen
- Liability insurance
- Background check
- BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification from an American Heart Association-approved BLS course (adult and infant)
The department will supply information on these items following acceptance to the program. There are fees associated with these requirements. Additional expenses will be incurred for uniforms, equipment, licensure preparation materials and other educational items.
The BSN program application portal is accessible once you complete the online application. Students will receive an email with instructions on how to log in and view the ongoing status of their BSN program application requirements.
Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions regarding initial admission to UT.
