Nursing Undergraduate Programs

Brooks College of Health BSN Programs

Entrance Exam Requirement
Important Dates
How to Apply
FAQs for BSN Tracks
Contact Information

Programs Offered
The School of Nursing at the Brooks College of Health offers three (3) tracks for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The curriculum is community-based in that it supports engagement with the community throughout the nursing major, nurturing and building relationships with community agencies consistently over time through an innovative home-basing of students in a designated community for the entire length of their nursing program.

To learn more about the track offered,
please click on the track name:

Prelicensure BSN
This track is for first-time nursing students (college juniors and above) who want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Upon graduation from the program, students will sit for the NCLEX licensing exam for RNs. This track is also available for those who have already earned a baccalaureate degree in another field of study.


Accelerated Prelicensure BSN
This track is for those already holding a baccalaureate degree in another field of study who want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This track is not designed for those who will not posess a baccalaureate degree before entering. Admission to this track is non-competitive and is handled on a firstcome, first served basis.

Students should be aware that because admission to the nursing program is very competitive (Prelicensure and Accelerated Prelicensure tracks), completion of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. In particular, there are many more qualified applicants to the Prelicensure and Accelerated Prelicensure tracks than there are spaces in each class (approximately 1200 annual applications for 120 total seats). For this reason, applicants may be asked to complete a standardized test, participate in an interview, and/or submit documentation beyond minimum requirements in order to assist in the selection process. Applicants to both competitive BSN tracks should keep in touch with the School of Nursing Admissions Office to ensure that they have current information about requirements.


RN-BSN Bridge
This track is for those who are already Registered Nurses (RNs) from community college or diploma programs and who desire to further their nursing education and expand their career opportunities by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Entrance Exam Requirement (RN-BSN excluded)
This exam is required of all applicants to the Prelicensure (summer and fall, Prelicensure) and Accelerated Prelicensure (summer, Accelerated Prelicensure) tracks of the BSN program at the University of North Florida.  The required exam is the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from ATI.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Test Details and Answers to FAQs

Important Dates

*The RN-BSN program follows the application deadlines that are established by the university; the Prelicensure and Accelerated Prelicensure programs follow deadlines established by the School of Nursing.  It’s important for RN-BSN applicants to monitor the university’s term application deadlines at www.unf.edu under the “Prospective Students” section, as dates are subject to change without notice.

**The RN-BSN program does not officially send letters of acceptance; rather, applicants are notified by e-mail as to their application status once reviewed.  After accessing the results of this review in the myWings portal, candidates are responsible for scheduling an appointment with the Brooks College of Health Advising Office to finalize admission to the program.

***The dates listed for the start of classes each term is the university’s official start date.  Check your personal class schedule for your actual first day of class by accessing it through the myWings portal.

Prelicensure/Accelerated Interviews
Please note that an interview is conducted prior to admission into the Prelicensure/Accelerated tracks.  The interview is competitive and is conducted in a group setting.  There will be no change in interview dates except for extreme emergency.

Prelicensure/Accelerated Orientation
Please note that there is a mandatory 2-day orientation (Taking Flight) for all students admitted to the Prelicensure/Accelerated tracks.  Failure to attend will result in the forfeiture of one’s seat.

How to Apply
There is no separate application to the Nursing programs at UNF; apply using the steps that follow:

**Note that effective immediately for applications to any undergraduate nursing program (RN-BSN, Accelerated Prelicensure, traditional Prelicensure) a valid, current email address must be provided when completing the application form.  Current UNF students will only be contacted at their school email accounts.  Transfers will be contacted at the email address provided on the application since UNF email accounts are not generated until admission is granted.  For written applications please use clear, large print to avoid errors.

Requirements for Transfer Students
Click here for important UNF Transfer Polices

Links to FAQs
Prelicensure Track FAQs
Accelerated Track FAQs
RN-BSN Track FAQs

Baccalaureate Program Objectives:
At the completion of the University of North Florida's baccalaureate program in nursing, the graduate will:

1. Use the UNF School of Nursing conceptual framework as a basis for professional nursing practice.
2. Synthesize knowledge from nursing, the natural and social sciences, mathematics and the humanities as the basis for providing culturally competent care within a diverse society.
3. Use critical thinking skills through the nursing process, working in collaborative partnerships to protect, promote and optimize health for individuals, families and communities throughout the lifespan in a variety of environments of practice.
4. Demonstrate leadership and management skills to work productively within interprofessional teams to enhance quality improvement processes and improve outcomes in various healthcare settings.
5. Evaluate and integrate scientific findings into evidence-based professional nursing practice.
6. Demonstrate professional values in all collaborative partnerships to foster advocacy and professional accountability.
7. Incorporate into practice professional nursing standards, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the use of information management and care technology systems.
8. Establish goals for future personal and professional growth through commitment to lifelong learning.

School of Nursing Mission, Vision and Values (pdf)

Contact the School of Nursing 904.620.2684

School of Nursing
Brooks College of Health