Admission Information for the School of Nursing

Undergraduate Tracks

• Regular Prelicensure BSN

  Admission Access

  The seats for this track are limited by student-to-faculty ratio guidelines for clinical education settings. Minimum standards for safety are set by the Florida Legislature, and additional determinations for safe practice are made by the program with direction and recommendation from the hospitals, the community of interest, and our partners. We currently offer 36 Regular Prelicensure seats each summer (May) and each fall (August).

  Admission Requirements

  1. Satisfy UNF General Education & Gordon Rule requirements prior to program matriculation with: Sixty (60) semester hours of courses that fulfill General Education & Gordon Rule Writing per the UNF catalog -OR- an Associate of Arts (A.A.) from a Florida public institution;
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.90;
  3. Complete of all BSN prerequisite courses with no grade lower than "C" and a prerequisite GPA of at least 2.90 (refer to FAQs for more details regarding GPA & prerequisite course policies); and,
  4. Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) version V or VI (scores are comparably scaled) within the last five (5) years with a minimum score of 300.00 & the submission of the TEAS Individual Performance Profiles (IPPs) directly to the program by the deadline (refer to FAQs for more details).

  *Completion of admission requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission to the program.

  How to Apply

  1. Make application to UNF using one of the appropriate university forms linked below:
     1. Online Version
     2. Change of Major completed with UNF academic advisor for currently enrolled students
      
  2. Pay $30 UNF application fee (new & returning applicants). This may be done online, by mail, or in person. Check with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 regarding acceptable payment methods and policies regarding who must pay the fee.
  3. Submit transcripts from all institutions awarding credit or enrolled at during your academic career (even if you withdrew and received no credit). NOTE: this includes individual records for dual enrollment, transient enrollment, foreign studies, AP, AICE, CLEP, IB, DANTES, military, etc. For all courses taken outside of the United States, please submit official copies of course-by-course foreign college evaluations from approved agencies such as Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services (the acceptability of evaluations from other organizations may be checked with One-Stop Student Services). Transcripts are all due to One-Stop Student Services by the deadline. Late materials will not be accepted or considered.

     PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING.

     Confirmation of these items should be handled online through your myWings account or with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 or with the One-Stop Contact Form.

     University of North Florida

     Attn: One-Stop Student Services

     1 UNF Drive

     Jacksonville, FL 32224

  4. Submit score reports for all TEAS version V and VI attempts made in the previous five (5) years. Submit your score reports directly to Dr. Dibble by the application deadline.  Additional details are located on the TEAS information page and in the FAQs regarding the proper score report format and how the School of Nursing finds your score.
  5. Fall applicants taking spring BSN prerequisite courses outside of UNF must supply spring grades by May 1st. For those whose schools will not have grades posted by the deadline, a Spring Grade Report Form (SGRF; link will open as a .pdf file) must be submitted for each spring BSN prerequisite course in the final week of April and no earlier. Official grades should follow as soon as they post. Additional details are covered in the FAQs.

  Items Required if Admitted

  If admitted to the Regular Prelicensure BSN track, there will be several things required by the first day of orientation (Taking Flight), which will be fully addressed in the welcome packet once RSVPs are complete:

  1. Proof of current CPR certificate for adult, child, infant, and 2-person;
  2. TB skin test or chest x-ray (negative for active disease) within the previous 12 months;
  3. Immunization (with titer proof) against Hepatitis B;
  4. Positive Varicella (chicken pox) titer (vaccine, then titer if necessary);
  5. Tetanus/Diphtheria: Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) booster within the previous 2 years OR Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) within the preceding 10 years;
  6. Health report indicating that there is no health condition present that would prohibit providing patient care;
  7. Background check (fingerprinting required as part of this); and,
  8. 12 panel drug screen

  *All nursing student are required to receive seasonal influenza vaccinations while enrolled.

   

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements.

   

  Note that these materials are not required to apply; rather, they are required if admitted to the program. After receiving one's RSVP for his/her seat in the program, the School of Nursing will send out orientation packets via email.

• Accelerated Prelicensure BSN

  Admission Access

  The seats for this track are limited by student-to-faculty ratio guidelines for clinical education settings. Minimum standards for safety are set by the Florida Legislature, and additional determinations for safe practice are made by the program with direction and recommendation from the hospitals, the community of interest, and our partners. We currently offer 36 Accelerated Prelicensure (APL) seats each summer (May) and each fall (August). Candidates for the APL track are automatically considered for the Regular Prelicensure (RPL) track simultaneously.

  Admission Requirements

  1. Graduate from a regionally accredited institution with a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation in the program;
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.20;
  3. Complete of all nursing prerequisite courses with no grade lower than "C" and a prerequisite GPA of at least 2.90 (refer to FAQs for more details regarding GPA and prerequisite course policies); and, 
  4. Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) version V or VI (scores are comparably scaled) within the past five (5) years with a minimum score of 300.00 and the submission of the TEAS Individual Performance Profiles (IPPs) directly to the program by the deadline (refer to FAQs for more details).

  Completion of the admission requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission to the program.

  How to Apply

  1. Apply to UNF.
  2. Pay $30 UNF application fee (new & returning applicants). This may be done online, by mail, or in person. Check with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 regarding acceptable payment methods and policies regarding who must pay the fee.
  3. Submit transcripts from all institutions awarding credit or enrolled at during your academic career (even if you withdrew and received no credit). NOTE: this includes individual records for dual enrollment, transient enrollment, foreign studies, AP, AICE, CLEP, IB, DANTES, military, etc. For all courses taken outside of the United States, please submit official copies of course-by-course foreign college evaluations from approved agencies such as Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services (the acceptability of evaluations from other organizations may be checked with One-Stop Student Services).  Transcripts are all due to One-Stop Student Services by the deadline. Late materials will not be accepted or considered. 

     PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING.

     Confirmation of these items should be handled online through your myWings account or with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 or with the One-Stop Contact Form.

          University of North Florida

          Attn: One-Stop Student Services

          1 UNF Drive

          Jacksonville, FL  32224

  4. Submit score reports for all TEAS version V and VI attempts made in the previous five (5) years. Submit your score reports directly to Dr. Dibble by the deadline. Additional details are located on the TEAS information page and in the FAQs regarding the proper score report format and how the School of Nursing finds your score.
  5. Fall applicants taking spring BSN prerequisite courses outside of UNF must supply spring grades by May 1st. For those whose schools will not have grades posted by the deadline, a Spring Grade Report Form (SGRF; link will open as a .pdf file) must be submitted for each spring BSN prerequisite course in the final week of April and no earlier. Official grades should follow as soon as they post. Additional details are covered in the FAQs.

  Items Required if Admitted

  If admitted to the Accelerated Prelicensure BSN track there will be several things required by the first day of orientation (Taking Flight), which will be covered fully in the welcome packet once RSVPs are complete:

  1. Proof of current CPR certificate for adult, child, infant, and 2-person;
  2. TB skin test or chest x-ray (negative for active disease) within the previous 12 months;
  3. Immunization (with titer proof) against Hepatitis B;
  4. Positive Varicella (chicken pox) titer (vaccine, then titer if necessary);
  5. Tetanus/Diphtheria: Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) booster within the previous 2 years OR Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) within the preceding 10 years;
  6. Health report indicating that there is no health condition present that would prohibit providing patient care;
  7. Background check (fingerprinting required as part of this); and,
  8. 12 panel drug screen

  *All nursing student are required to receive seasonal influenza vaccinations while enrolled.

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements.

   

  Note that these materials are not required to apply; rather, they are required if admitted to the program. After receiving one's RSVP for his/her seat in the program, the School of Nursing will send out orientation packets via email.

• Freshman Admit Nursing Program

  Admission Access

  Each year, a large number of students apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, and there are often many more qualified applicants than the number of seats available in the program.  The seats for this track are limited by student-to-faculty ratio guidelines for clinical education settings. Minimum standards for safety are set by the Florida Legislature, and additional determinations for safe practice are made by the program with direction and recommendation from the hospitals, the community of interest, and our partners. We currently offer approximately 30 FAN seats each fall (August).

  
  

  Because grades are a predictor of success in the program as well as on the national licensing exam, they play an important role in the admissions process.  One's weighted high school cumulative GPA is used as part of the admission process as a pre-nursing student at UNF.  The pre-nursing designation now requires a 4.20 weighted high school cumulative GPA to be admitted.  For FAN consideration above and beyond standard pre-nursing admission, one's high school science GPA as well as ACT &/or ACT scores are used to qualify candidates for a potential admission interview.  Overall high school GPA, high school science GPA, and TEAS scores will be considered for final selection along with interview scores.  Additionally, applicants may be asked to submit documentation beyond the minimum requirements in order to assist in the selection process.  Letters of recommendation and resumes are neither requested nor encouraged.  If selected for an interview, applicants must be available during a designated window--typically a Saturday morning in mid-February.

  
  

  Please note, students who begin the FAN track cannot then apply for admission into the Regular Prelicensure (RPL) BSN track at a later date.  If an applicant is earning more than 30 college credits while enrolled in high school, consider applying for the RPL BSN track.  Those coming into UNF from high school with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) earned through dual enrollment at a Florida public institution should request consideration for the RPL BSN track instead, too.

  Admission Requirements

   Freshman admission requirements for the university are located at this web page Freshman admission requirements.  Invitations to interview are based on performance in high school and SAT &/or ACT scores as noted in the above details.

   

  1. Admission to UNF by January 1st of the year of entry as pre-nursing major (requires 4.20 weighted high school GPA) for the fall semester;
  2. Combined ACT scores greater than 24 or combined SAT greater than 1100;  
  3. High school science GPA greater than 4.00 (weighted); and,
  4. If selected for interview, applicant must take Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) version V or VI prior to the interview and by the deadline established by the School of Nursing

  *Completion of admission requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission to the program.

  Items Required if Admitted

  If admitted to the FAN BSN track, there will be several things required prior to beginning the first clinical course in the program, which will be fully addressed ahead of that enrollment for sophomore year:

  1. Proof of current CPR certificate for adult, child, infant, and 2-person;
  2. TB skin test or chest x-ray (negative for active disease) within the previous 12 months;
  3. Immunization (with titer proof) against Hepatitis B;
  4. Positive Varicella (chicken pox) titer (vaccine, then titer if necessary);
  5. Tetanus/Diphtheria: Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) booster within the previous 2 years OR Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) within the preceding 10 years;
  6. Health report indicating that there is no health condition present that would prohibit providing patient care;
  7. Background check (fingerprinting required as part of this); and,
  8. 12 panel drug screen

  *All nursing student are required to receive seasonal influenza vaccinations while enrolled in clinical coursework.

   

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements. 

• RN-BSN Bridge Online

  Admission Access

  The seats for this track are limited each eight-week enrollment period by the size of the facility utilized for the cohort. Each cohort can typically accommodate 50 students; seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants. Cohorts will not begin with less than 25 enrolled students.

     

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  Admission Requirements

  1. Active license to practice registered nursing in the applicant's state of residence;
  2. Nursing degree (AS, AAS, or diploma in Nursing) from a nationally accredited nursing program (Not sure about the nursing accreditation? Check with the Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing);
  3. Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.80 (refer to FAQs for a calculation explanation); and,
  4. Completion of the following requirements with a maximum deficiency of six (6) semester hours:
     • Satisfy UNF General Education & Gordon Rule requirements by one of the following: Sixty (60) semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution that fulfills General Education & Gordon Rule per the UNF Catalog-OR- an Associate of Arts (A.A.) from a Florida public institution; and,
     • Completion of all BSN prerequisite courses with no grade lower than "C".
      

  Please note: While foreign language and Civic Literacy are not required for admission to the RN-BSN program, both are required for university graduation. If you are missing foreign language and plan to complete the language requirement while enrolled in the RN-BSN program, the above course requirements (UNF General Education & Gordon Rule, and BSN prerequisite courses) must be completed prior to admission--the maximum deficiency of six (6) semester hours will not apply. Please refer to the FAQs for more information regarding the School of Nursing's policies about enrolling in a maximum of six (6) missing credit hours such as General Education, Gordon Rule, Civic Literacy, foreign language, and/or program prerequisite courses alongside enrollment in the program.

   

  Students with an ASN or nursing diploma from any nationally accredited nursing program are also encouraged to apply. All transcripts (excluding NUR courses) will be evaluated for transfer credit and adjusted GPA.

  How to Apply:

  1. Apply to UNF.  For the online version of the RN-BSN Bridge, please select "Nursing: RN-BSN Bridge, BSN (online, 8 week)" from the list of programs.
  2. Pay $30 UNF application fee (new & returning applicants). This may be done online, by mail, or in person. Check with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 regarding acceptable payment methods and policies regarding who must pay the fee.
  3. Submit transcripts from all institutions awarding credit or enrolled at during your academic career (even if you withdrew and received no credit). NOTE: this includes individual records for dual enrollment, transient enrollment, foreign studies, AP, AICE, CLEP, IB, DANTES, military, etc. For all courses taken outside of the United States, please submit official copies of course-by-course foreign college evaluations from approved agencies such as Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services (the acceptability of evaluations from other organizations may be checked with One-Stop Student Services).
  4. Upload a copy of your current RN licensure or NCLEX-RN appointment proof (refer to FAQs for details regarding acceptable documents) in myWings under your application checklist.
  5. Transcripts, application fees, and your licensure (or testing appointment) proof are all due to the One-Stop Student Services by the document deadline. Late materials will not be accepted or considered.  

  PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MATERIALS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING. Please use the below address for any submissions by mail. For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555.   Confirmation of these items should be handled online through your myWings account at www.unf.edu. 

   

   

       University of North Florida

       Attn: One-Stop Student Services

       1 UNF Drive

       Jacksonville, FL 32224

  
  If you need assistance with applying, please contact UNF Online at (904) 620-3577 or unfonline@unf.edu.
  

   

  Note: Agencies in the community may require proof of negative TB test, current CPR, or other immunization or background information. In those instances, it is the student's responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the agency.

   

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements.

• RN-BSN Bridge On Campus

  Admission Access

  The seats for this track are limited each term by the size of the facility utilized for the cohort. Each cohort can typically accommodate 40 students; seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants. Cohorts will not begin with less than 25 enrolled students.

  Admission Requirements

  1. Active license to practice registered nursing in Florida;
  2. Nursing degree (AS, AAS, or diploma in Nursing) from a nationally accredited nursing program (Not sure about the nursing accreditation? Check with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing);
  3. Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.80 (refer to FAQs for a calculation explanation); and,
  4. Completion of the following requirements with a maximum deficiency of six (6) semester hours:
     • Satisfy UNF General Education & Gordon Rule requirements by one of the following:

       Sixty (60) semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution that fulfill General Education & Gordon Rule per the UNF catalog-OR- an Associate of Arts (A.A.) from a Florida public institution; and,

     • Completion of BSN prerequisite courses with no grade lower than "C."
      

  Please note: While foreign language and Civic Literacy are not required for admission to the RN-BSN program, both are required for university graduation. If you are missing foreign language and plan to complete the language requirement while enrolled in the RN-BSN program, the above course requirements (UNF General Education & Gordon Rule, and BSN prerequisite courses) must be completed prior to the admission--the maximum deficiency of six (6) semester hours will not apply. Please refer to the FAQs for more information regarding the School of Nursing's policies about enrolling in a maximum of six (6) missing credit hours such as General Education, Gordon Rule, Civic Literacy, foreign language, &/or program prerequisite courses alongside enrollment in the program.

   

  Students with an ASN or nursing diploma from any nationally accredited nursing program are also encouraged to apply. All transcripts (excluding NUR courses) will be evaluated for transfer credit and adjusted GPA.

  How to Apply:

  1. Apply to UNF.  For the on-campus RN-BSN track, you will want to select the "Nursing: RN-BSN Bridge, BSN" option from the list of programs.
  2. Pay $30 UNF application fee (new & returning applicants). This may be done online, by mail, or in person. Check with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 regarding acceptable payment methods and policies regarding who must pay the fee.
  3. Submit transcripts from all institutions awarding credit or enrolled at during your academic career (even if you withdrew and received no credit). NOTE: this includes individual records for dual enrollment, transient enrollment, foreign studies, AP, AICE, CLEP, IB, DANTES, military, etc. For all courses taken outside of the United States, please submit official copies of course-by-course foreign college evaluations from approved agencies such as Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services (the acceptability of evaluations from other organizations may be checked with One-Stop Student Services).
  4. Upload a copy of your current RN licensure or NCLEX-RN appointment proof (refer to FAQs for details regarding acceptable documents) in myWings under your application checklist.

  5. Transcripts, application fees, and your licensure (or testing appointment) proof are all due to the One-Stop Student Services by the document deadline. Late materials will not be accepted or considered. 

     PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MATERIALS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING. Please use the below address for any submissions by mail. For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555.

     Confirmation of these items should be handled online through your myWings accountor with One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 or with the One-Stop Contact Form.

     University of North Florida

     Attn: One-Stop Student Services

     1 UNF Drive

     Jacksonville, FL 32224

  Note: Agencies in the community may require proof of negative TB test, current CPR, or other immunization or background information. In those instances, it is the student's responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the agency.

   

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements.

Graduate Tracks

• Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice (Generic)

  How to Apply

  There is no separate application to the graduate nursing tracks at UNF; apply using the steps that follow:

  1. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission. Note that you will need to select either the traditional semester or 8-week program format when you apply; both are online tracks. These options are separated on the list of programs in the university application form.
  2. Pay $30 university application fee.
  3. Submit all supplemental items (detailed below) directly to the Graduate School.

  4. Submit official transcripts for all college credits from each awarding institution to the Graduate School at the following address:

       

                  University of North Florida
                  Attn: Graduate School
                  1 UNF Drive
                  Jacksonville, FL 32224
  

   

  Note that this particular DNP track does not require entrance exam scores. Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at (904) 620-1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration. Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless specifically requested to do so.

   

  Those who have questions regarding or need assistance with applying to the 8-week version of this program may contact UNF Online at (904) 620-3577 or unfonline@unf.edu. 

  Admission Requirements

  The program will require specific admission requirements above and beyond the ones currently required by the University. Admission requirements for the generic Post-MSN DNP track include:

  1. Masters degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC);
  2. Active national certification in one of the following roles: NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNM, CNS, CRNA, or NP (copy of actual certificate showing expiration date is required);
  3. Minimum graduate GPA of 3.30;
  4. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in the candidate's state of practice (copy of actual licensure is required);
  5. Current resume or curriculum vitae of all nursing roles/experiences; and,
  6. Two (2) letters of reference addressed to the DNP Director (but submitted to the Graduate School; preferably one professional and one academic), which address clinical skills and academic ability.

  For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact the UNF Graduate School at (904) 620-1360.

   

  Note: Agencies in the community may require proof of negative TB test, current CPR, or other immunization or background information. In those instances, it is the student's responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the agency.

   

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements.

• Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP

  How to Apply

  There is no separate application to the graduate nursing tracks at UNF; apply using the steps that follow:

  1. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission; 
  2. Pay $30 university application fee; and, 
  3. Submit official transcripts for all college credits from each awarding institution and supplemental materials (name on each individual document page) to:

          University of North Florida

          Attn: Graduate School

          1 UNF Drive

          Jacksonville, FL 32224

  Note that this particular DNP track does not require entrance exam scores. Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at (904) 620-1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration. Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless specifically requested to do so please.

  Admission Requirements

  The program will require specific admission requirements above and beyond the ones currently required by the University. Admission requirements for the Post-MSN PMHNP DNP track include:

  1. Masters degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC);
  2. Active national certification as a nurse practitioner (copy of actual certification showing expiration date is required);
  3. Minimum graduate GPA of 3.30;
  4. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in the candidate's state of practice (copy of actual licensure is required);
  5. Current resume or curriculum vitae of all nursing roles/experiences; and,
  6. Two (2) letters of reference addressed to the DNP Director (but submitted to the Graduate School; preferably one professional and one academic), which address clinical skills and academic ability.

  For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact the UNF Graduate School at (904) 620-1360.

   

  Note: Agencies in the community may require proof of negative TB test, current CPR, or other immunization or background information. In those instances, it is the student's responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the agency.

   

  Additionally, there are specific technology requirements for the program. Please review the link located on the right-hand menu of the School of Nursing homepage for the most up-to-date university technology requirements.

• BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner

  How to Apply

  There is no separate application to the graduate nursing tracks at UNF; apply using the steps that follow:

  1. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission;  
  2. Pay $30 university application fee; and,
  3. Submit official transcripts for all college credits from each awarding institution, official GRE or MAT test scores (must be within last 5 years), and supplemental materials (name on each individual document page; requirements below denoted) to:

          University of North Florida

          Attn: Graduate School

          1 UNF Drive

          Jacksonville, FL 32224

  Receipt of materials may be verified in the myWings student portal or with the Graduate School at (904) 620-1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless requested to do so please.

  Admission Requirements

  Applicants to the BSN-DNP FNP track must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the Family Nurse Practitioner track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours)
  • Entrance exam scores within the last five (5) years
    • GRE: 153 Verbal, 144 Quantitative, & at least 3.5 out of 6.0 Analytical, or
    • MAT: 410
    • Applicants with a previous graduate-level degree from a regionally accredited institution will not be required to submit any test scores for admission consideration. In this circumstance, please notify the Graduate School at graduateschool@unf.edu or (904) 620-1360.
     
  • One (1) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting (resume no longer than 2 pages in length to only include professional RN work experience with a brief explanation of each position's responsibilities, indication if the position was FT or PT, & an estimate of the hours worked overall in that position)
  • Letter of Intent regarding academic and professional goals (typewritten, not to exceed 1 page)
  • Clear and active licensure as a Registered Nurse in FL; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN upon admission to the program (copy of actual RN license required)
  • Successful completion of undergraduate Health Assessment, Statistics, & Research courses with a grade of "B" or better in each
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation addressed to the FNP Director (but submitted to the Graduate School; one professional and one academic), which address clinical skills & academic abilities
  • An interview may be requested of the applicant  at the discretion of the program

  For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact the UNF Graduate School at (904) 620-1360.

  Items Required if Admitted

  If admitted to a graduate track, there will be several things required by the first day of orientation:

  1. CPR certificate for adult, child, infant, & 2-person (must remain current for duration of program enrollment);
  2. Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or one blood assay (BAMT) OR chest x-ray if known TST reactor within the previous 12 months;
  3. Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR): Positive IgG titer results (quantitative measures);
  4. Hepatitis B: HBV 3-dose vaccine series AND positive IgG titer (quantitative measures) - OR - HBV 3-dose vaccine with negative titer & repeat 3-dose HBV series with repeat titer;
  5. Varicella (chicken pox): Positive titer (quantitative measures);
  6. Tetanus/Diphtheria: Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) booster within previous 2 years OR Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) within the preceding 10 years;
  7. Background check (fingerprinting required as part of this)
  8. 12-panel drug screen

  *All nursing student are required to receive seasonal influenza vaccinations while enrolled.

• BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesiology

  How to Apply

  There is no separate application to the graduate nursing tracks at UNF; apply using the steps that follow:

  1. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission 
  2. Pay $30 university application fee
  3. Submit official transcripts for all college credits from each awarding institution, official GRE test scores (must be within last 5 years), and supplemental materials (name on each individual document page) to:

     University of North Florida

     Attn: Graduate School

     1 UNF Drive

     Jacksonville FL 32224

  Receipt of materials may be verified in the myWings student portal or with the Graduate School at (904) 620-1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless requested to do so please.

  Admission Requirements

  Applicants to the BSN-DNP CRNA track must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the Nurse Anesthesiology track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (or other appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours)
  • GRE test scores within the last five (5) years
    • 153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion
     
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting (resume or CV 1-2 pages in length that includes professional work experience with a brief explanation of each position's responsibilities)
  • Personal statement of 500 words or less describing one's purpose in seeking admission to the CRNA program and preparations made for such academic studies (typewritten in no smaller than 12pt font with 1 inch margins)
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN upon admission to the program (copy of actual RN license)
  • Successful completion of undergraduate Health Assessment, Statistics, and Research courses with a grade of "B" or better in each
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation addressed to the NAP Selection Committee (but submitted to the Graduate School) from individuals qualified to render an opinion regarding your qualification to undertake the study of anesthesia and nursing at the graduate level

  Applicants who have met the minimum admission requirements may be invited for an interview. Applicants will not be admitted without an interview.

  Items Required if Admitted

  If admitted to a graduate track, there will be several things required by the first day of orientation:

  1. CPR certificate for adult, child, infant, and 2-person (must remain current for duration of program enrollment);
  2. Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or one blood assay (BAMT) OR chest x-ray if known TST reactor within the previous 12 months;
  3. Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR): Positive IgG titer results (quantitative measures);
  4. Hepatitis B: HBV 3-dose vaccine series AND positive IgG titer (quantitative measures) - OR - HBV 3-dose vaccine with negative titer and repeat 3-dose HBV series with repeat titer;
  5. Varicella (chicken pox): Positive titer (quantitative measures);
  6. Tetanus/Diphtheria: Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) booster within previous 2 years OR Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) within the preceding 10 years;
  7. Background check(fingerprinting required as part of this)
  8. 12-panel drug screen

  Additionally, all nursing student are required to receive seasonal influenza vaccinations while enrolled. Further, although ACLS and CPR certification is not required to apply, ACLS and CPR are required prior to enrollment. PALS will be required prior to graduation.

  Additional Technical Standards Associated with Admission & Retention

  A graduate of the program must be able to fulfill the job description and duties of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A candidate for the program must have abilities and skills in five categories including: observation, communication, motor, intellectual, and behavioral/social. Reasonable accommodation for persons with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but a candidate must be able to perform in an independent manner. More information about the skills and abilities that applicants and students must demonstrate can be found at the Nurse Anesthesia program policies page.