University North Florida

Degree Type

Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), RN-MSN.

Program Length

28 months, full time

Credit Hours

95 semester hours

Starting Month

August

Application Deadline

November 15th

Program Requirements

BSN or a baccalaureate degree from an appropriate discipline. A BSN is preferred.

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida.

A minimum of one year experience as an RN in an acute care setting, however, several years ICU experience is most preferred and competitive.

3.0 GPA from undergraduate nursing major.

Combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1000 for the old format, plus at least 3 out of 6 on the essay portion, and 297 (153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion) for the current format. GRE is mandatory and must be taken within the last 5 years. No exceptions.

Certifications: CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Successful completion of the following with a grade of B or better in: Research, Statistics, and Health Assessment.

Contact

ph: (904) 620-1422
email: John.mcdonough@unf.edu
web: www.unf.edu