College of Nursing and Allied Health
R.N. - B.S.N FAST TRACK
A FAST-TRACK PROGRAM FOR REGISTERED NURSES
OVERVIEW:
Today’s dynamic health care
environment has created the need for nursing
professionals who can apply a broad range of
skills. Fast Track Nursing Students at USF’s
College of Nursing and Allied Health, develop
a deeper understanding and a greater confidence
in their chosen profession.
The University of St. Francis
is a national leader in educating health care
professionals. The university’s College
of Nursing and Allied Health has been educating
nurses since 1920. Accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),
the university is committed to providing quality
educational opportunities.
PROGRAM FEATURES:
- All classes offered in eight week format.
- Classes available 100% online to meet the needs of busy working adults.
- Classes taught by experienced and renown faculty members.
- Courses include current topics in nursing such as Health Policy and Informatics.
- Courses use real world experiences and scenarios to reinforce application to work environment
- One-on-One advising, so you are a person, not a number.
At the University of St. Francis, we secure your future through an intensive, challenging program that emphasizes critical thinking and decision making from a caring faculty committed to fostering professionalism; and a strong career network in health care.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY:
- an application with fee
- proof of current licensure as a registered nurse
- transcripts of all college work and/or prior nursing education
- proof of professional liability insurance
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE RN BSN PROGRAM:
- completed health records
- two employer references attesting to clinical competencies
- proof of current CPR certification
Clinical experience can be with any of the more
than 100 health care organizations nationwide
with which the university has a working relationship.
For online students, contracts can be negotiated
for clinical experiences near
you.
To prepare you for the ongoing changes in health
care, emerging areas such as home health, managed
care, primary care clinics, public health and
hospice care are addressed in the curriculum along
with the more traditional areas such as hospitals,
long-term care and mental health. With such breadth
of experience and with the depth of an individualized
learning plan, you will be a professional well-prepared
for the future of the health care industry.
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TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID:
- Deferment plan for employer funded education programs
- Monthly payment plan
- Financial aid counselor available at (866) 890-8331
- Click Here for current tuition Rates
CURRICULUM:
Program Requirements
The following are required for admission the RN BSN Fast Track:
- Completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing or diploma program with a minimum of 60-64 s.h. of transferable credit (a minimum grade of "C" is required for transfer).
- A minimum of 15 s.h. of transfer coursework in the following lower division general education areas:
Communications
Social/Behavioral Science
Math/Science
Humanities/Fine Arts
CLEP and Dantes may be available for General Education credit for students with than 96 credit hours.
Advanced Placement Credit for Nursing Education
Advanced placement credit (maximum 34 semester hours) is awarded upon submission of transcripts from an accredited associate diploma nursing program.
Additional Requirements
Nutrition is required through transfer or at USF.
Curriculum before BSN Required
BSN REQUIRED COURSES: UPPER DIVISION 34 SEMESTER HOURS
| NURS 250 | Concepts of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 365 | Physical Assessment for RNs | 3 |
| NURS 412 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 413 | Health Policy, Finance and Informatics | 2 |
| NURS420 | Ministry of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 471 | Community Health Nursing+ | 4 |
| NURS 473 | Applied Clinical Concepts+ | 4 |
| NURS 474 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NURS 462 | Professional Nursing Seminar | 3 |
| + 48 Clinical Hours Required | ||
CHOOSE TWO UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES FOR 6 SEMESTER HOURS
Challenge exams are an option for students who prefer to study a subject on their own, and receive credit by successfully passing an exam. Challenge exams are available in the following nursing elective courses:
| NURS 364 | Spiritual and Ethnocultural Aspects of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 416 | Client Education | 3 |
| NURS 421 | Pain-Concept Management | 3 |
| NURS 422 | Health Care and Aging | 3 |
Students may take 9 hours at the Graduate Level toward completion of the teaching in nursing certification. These also fulfill two upper division electives.
| NURS 643 | Teaching in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 644 | Nursing Education Methods and Measurement | 3 |
| NURS 645 | Nursing Education Practicum | 3 |
Or students my choose upper-division electives from related fields such as Psychology, Philosophy, Education, History and Fine Arts.
USF GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES FOR DEGREE
| GENS 220 | Understanding Literature and the Arts | 3 |
| HIST 210 | Founders of Modern World | 3 |
| MATH 105 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ENVS 210 | Science Requirement Satisfied with Associate Degree in Nursing | 3 |
| ENGL 210* | Writing for Professionals | 3 |
| THEO 206* | Christianity in the Modern World | 3 |
| * MUST BE TAKEN AT USF | ||
Total Number of Hours for BSN degree 128