Information Session
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Undergraduate Student Services
University of Central Florida
Undergraduate Team
Jessica Fasano
Judy Rechsteiner
Jacob Lawhon
Donna Mercado
Patti Riva
Teresa Youngman
Jeanelle Santana
Dr. Lucas Noboa
Roger Ly
Types of Nursing Education & Degrees
• Private Nursing School
• Diploma or certificate program
• Offered through a hospital college or private college
• ASN
• Associate of Science in Nursing degree
• Offered at State Colleges or Community Colleges
• BSN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• Offered at State Universities
• RN-BSN
• Completion program for currently licensed Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Offered at State Colleges or Community Colleges
• Offered at State Universities
BSN Degree & RN License
Nursing Degree
• ASN and BSN are degrees that a student
earns.
General BSN Curriculum
• Preparation for licensure as an RN.
• Specializations: After graduation/RN
license or may require graduate
coursework after you earn the BSN.
RN License
• RN is the license a student earns, after
passing the NCLEX exam.
NCLEX is a national exam administered by
individual states.
NCLEX-RN Pass Rates BSN programs 2020:
• National pass rate = 90.3%
• State of Florida pass rate = 86.5%
• UCF pass rate = 97% *2021
Accreditation:
Limited Access Major
A student’s major when entering UCF:
• “Nursing Pending” when applying to a pre-licensure
program
(Second Degree, Traditional or Concurrent SSC and VC)
• “RN Nursing Pending” when applying to a post-licensure
program.
• “AS Nursing Pending” when applying to the Statewide
Concurrent program and have completed 1 semester of an
ASN program within the Florida College System
What does a limited access program mean?
Students must apply to a BSN program, and be accepted
into the program, in order to take nursing courses.
BSN Program Options
Application Time Frames Special Conditions # of semesters # of students
Program
Summer Fall Spring
2nd Degree B.S.N.
(Orlando)
Jan. 1 -
Jan. 15
- - Must have a Bachelor’s Degree 4 72
Traditional B.S.N.
(Orlando)
- Feb. 1-
Feb. 15
- In Orlando 5 126
Traditional B.S.N.
(Daytona)
- Feb. 1-
Feb. 15
- In Daytona 5 45
Traditional B.S.N.
(Cocoa)
- Feb. 1-
Feb. 15
- In Cocoa 5 45
Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N.
(Seminole State)
Jan.
TBD
May
TBD
Aug.
TBD
At Seminole State –
Altamonte Springs
6 76
Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N.
(Valencia West)
- May 1-
May 15
Sept.1-
Sept.15
At Valencia West Campus 6 Up to 40
Florida College System
Concurrent (online UCF
courses)
Mar. 1-
Mar. 15
July 1-
July 15
Nov. 1-
Nov. 15
Must have completed 1st semester
of Statewide Articulated AS in
Nursing from a Florida College
System institution
Variable All qualified
applicants
admitted
R.N. to B.S.N.
(online post-licensure)
Ongoing Admissions Each Term –
Must be admitted to UCF by and
email RN License
Must have an RN License
Variable All qualified
applicants
admitted
Traditional BSN
(Cocoa, Daytona Orlando)
+
Second Degree BSN
3.0 Cumulative GPA
78 TEAS
7 of 8 Prerequisites
Completed
Admitted to UCF
Clean Background Check*
(Submitted within 1 week
of Conditional Admission)
Application Requirements
Concurrent Admission Statistics
Summer 2021 Seminole State/UCF Concurrent
Total Applicants 124
Total Invited 76
Overall
GPA
TEAS
Score
Science Nur
PR
Non-
Science
Nur PR
Admitted Student
Averages
3.4 83.24 3.22 3.58
Admitted Student
Ranges
3.92 – 3.0 92.7-78 4.0 – 2.75 4.0 - 3.0
Spring 2021 Valencia/UCF Concurrent
Total Applicants 131
Total Invited 40
Overall
GPA
TEAS
Score
Science
Nur PR
Non-
Science
Nur PR
Admitted Student
Averages
3.61 83.8 3.65 3.76
Admitted Student
Ranges
4.0 – 3.06 92– 78.7 4.0 – 3.0 4.0 – 3.5
Concurrent BSN Quick Facts
What is a Concurrent program?
It is a partnership between UCF and Seminole State or Valencia. You are completing your nursing
education through UCF and the partner college at the same time.
1. You will earn an ASN degree in from Seminole or Valencia, while completing UCF’s BSN coursework at same time.
2. You take the NCLEX (licensing exam) upon earning the ASN degree, in order to obtain your RN license.
3. You will graduate with your BSN degree from UCF, earning both degrees in just 6 semesters.
Am I a UCF student the entire time?
YES! You are a student at both colleges (UCF and the partner college) until the ASN degree is earned. You are a
UCF student throughout the entire program.
How do I apply to a Concurrent program?
• You must meet the application criteria for UCF and the Concurrent College in order to apply and be considered for
admission.
• You submit a total of 4 applications: one to each college (2), and one to each nursing program (2).
Concurrent Seminole State Concurrent Valencia
General Admission Application:
1. Seminole State
2. UCF
General Admission Application:
1. Valencia
2. UCF
Nursing Application:
1. Seminole State (paper)
2. UCF (online)
Nursing Application:
1. Valencia (online)
2. UCF (online)
Concurrent Application Requirements
Seminole State Valencia
3.0 Cumulative GPA 3.0 Cumulative GPA
78 TEAS 78 TEAS
11 of 12 prerequisites completed
All 12 complete = most competitive
• PSY2012 & DEP2004 mandatory
• Nutrition MUST include diet therapy
(HUN3011, HUN2202, HUN2201+HUN2015)
Additional Requirements:
1. ENC1101
2. BSC2010C
3. MAC1105
4. SSC Approved Humanities
11 of 12 prerequisites completed
ONLY PCB3703C/A&P2 OR STA2023 can be
outstanding.
• PSY2012 & DEP2004 mandatory
• Nutrition MUST include diet therapy
(HUN3011, HUN2202, HUN2201+ HUN2015)
Additional Requirements:
1. ENC1101
2. BSC2010C
3. College Math: MGF1106/MAC1105
4. VC Approved Humanities
Admitted to UCF & SSC Admitted to UCF & VC
Florida Statewide Concurrent
3.0 Cumulative GPA
8 Prerequisites Completed
Complete 1
st
semester in a Florida
College System ASN program
Admitted to UCF
No more than 3 outstanding GEP,
Gordon Rule, State Core, Foreign
Language courses
Florida College System:
Statewide Concurrent Program
Benefits of the Statewide Concurrent Program
Fully online program with UCF Connect (30 credits)
No TEAS required
Reduced Tuition & Fees
Start taking BSN courses as soon as the 3
rd
semester of
your ASN program
RN to BSN
RN to BSN
2.8 Cumulative GPA
RN License
7 of 8 Prerequisites Completed
Admitted to UCF
Fall-July 1
Spring-November 1
Summer-March 1
No more than 3 outstanding
GEP, Gordon Rule, State Core,
Foreign Language courses
Prerequisite Courses*
*Preferred courses in Red
Science PR Other PR
ZOO 3733C Human Anatomy (4)
or A&P I
PSY 2012 General Psychology (3)
PCB 3703C Human Physiology (4)
or A&P II
DEP 2004 Developmental Psychology (3)
MCB 2004C Microbiology (4) HUN 3011 Human Nutrition (3)
CHM 1032 General Chemistry (3)
preferred or 4
th
Science from
BSC, PCB, CHM or PHY
STA 2023 Statistical Methods (3)
or STA 2014C Principles of Statistics (3)
Undergraduate Petition
Where to locate the APG Petition:
Admissions > Bachelor’s Degrees
• If any of the 8 nursing prerequisites were taken out of state or at a private
college, you must submit this petition.
• Completed petition form, along with course description directly from the
catalog, goes before a faculty committee the 2
nd
Tuesday of every month.
• Decisions are sent via email 5-10 business days after the meeting.
TEAS
®
• ATI TEAS
®
4 sections (170 questions)
• Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
• English and Language Usage
• Minimum score of 78.0 for Traditional, Second Degree and Concurrent
BSN. Maximum score is 100.
• Can be taken THREE times within a calendar year with at least 30
days between attempts.
• Can be taken at any ATI approved Testing Center. You must submit
an official score sheet from ATI to the College of Nursing.
• In Person or Remote testing options.
• Ways to prepare: ATI study guides, practice tests, online prep course;
UCF Continuing Education TEAS Prep Course
www.ATITESTING.com
TEST OF
ESSENTIAL
ACADEMIC
SKILLS (TEAS
®
)
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. APPLY TO UCF
Step 1 - UCF Application
• New students apply through Undergraduate
Admissions at least 3 months prior
to Nursing
Application Deadline.
• Current UCF students do not need to apply to UCF.
• Former UCF students apply through the Registrar’s
Office (myUCF or paper readmission application).
MyKnight Degree Audit
Review your MyKnight audit to see:
I. General Education Requirements:
GEP, State Core, and Gordon Rule
II. State of Florida and University Requirements:
GPA, Civic Literacy, Summer Enrollment, Foreign
Language, Upper Division Courses (will be met with
BSN)
III. Pending Requirements: Nursing BSN
Prerequisite Courses—CPP (Common Program
Prerequisites) Science Prerequisite GPA & Other
Prerequisites ; Must reflect 7 completed prerequisites
with letter grades or “S” for test credit, and they must be
listed in the correct prerequisite category.
Overall GPA—includes all attempted college courses
TEAS—official score report required
Remember to send test credit scores & final
transcripts prior to the application deadline.
Prerequisites and GPA
Prerequisites Overall GPA
2. APPLY TO COLLEGE
OF NURSING
Submit BSN Application
Complete UCF
Nursing
Application via
the College of
Nursing website
by the stated
application
deadline. You
must have a
UCF ID to log in.
Complete Online BSN Application
Expect to spend 30-45 minutes
Have all transcripts and test scores with you.
No edits once you submit the application.
Students applying to the Concurrent SSC and/or VC program
must also complete a nursing application for partner college.
Submit All Application Requirements
Pre-Licensure
• TEAS Scores
• Transcripts from all schools
attended including
AP/IB/CLEP/AICE test credit
• Background Check*
*Required AFTER conditional admission
Post-Licensure
• RN license
• Transcripts from all schools
attended including
AP/IB/CLEP/AICE test credit
All items must be received PRIOR to the application deadline.
Acceptance Notification
Within 6-8 weeks of the application deadline, all applicants will
receive notification of their status via email. Check email regularly
for updates!
1. Conditional Admission
2. Waitlist
3. Denied
What is the waitlist?
• A portion of students are placed on the waitlist every application
cycle.
• The student could be moved from waitlist and given a spot in the
program up until 2 weeks before the program begins.
• Once the program begins, the waitlist goes away.
• Students not admitted from the waitlist must submit a new nursing
application for the upcoming term to be considered.
Requirements After Conditional Admission
• Background Check and Fingerprints
• Students will not be admitted if they cannot pass a Level 2 background check per Florida Statute 435
http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2012/435.04
• Waivers are at sole discretion of all clinical partners to which a student may be assigned.
• No one will be admitted with an offense for which they cannot be licensed as an RN.
• Out of state students are encouraged to complete this requirement during application window to
avoid delays.
• If completed early, results may not be older than two months prior to the application deadline.
• Medical Document Tracker
• College of Nursing Health Form
• Immunizations, TB/PPD Test, Physical, Drug Screening
• Student must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of a nurse.
• Health Insurance
• You must provide your own insurance each semester in the program. UCF offers Student Health
Insurance.
• CPR Certification
• Required course is by the American Heart Association—course for Health Professionals.
• Drug Screening
• 14 panel exhaustive screening process-checks for all narcotics, including prescription medications
and alcohol
• Both the College of Nursing and our affiliates require that all students submit a “negative” result
for drug screening.
*Concurrent Seminole and Valencia students will complete these requirements through the partner college.*
Traditional BSN
Second Degree BSN
Concurrent VC & SSC
Florida College System
Statewide Concurrent: AS
to BSN
RN to BSN
Complete UCF GEP or AA from
Florida Public Institution
May have 3 outstanding GEP or
language courses, but all must
be completed before taking
4000 level
May have 3 outstanding
GEP or language
courses, but all must be
completed before
taking 4000 level
Complete Foreign Language
Requirement
Active RN License on
file with the College of
Nursing
8 Prerequisites 8 Prerequisites (completed at
the time of application)
8 Prerequisites
Final Admission Requirements
(Due prior to program start date)
UCF Transfer Credit Request
• If any of the General Education Program (GEP)
courses were taken out of state or at a private
college, you may need to submit a Transfer Credit
Evaluation.
• You can view the UCF Transfer Student Resources
Portal to see if your courses will transfer to UCF
automatically.
https://registrar.ucf.edu/transfer-
student-resources/
• Submit Transfer Credit Evaluation Request
through the Registrar’s Office:
https://undergrad.ucf.edu/as/services/transfer-
credit/
What to Expect as a
Nursing Student
Snapshot—Life as a Nursing Student
• Demanding course curriculum
• Enrolled in approximately 13-19 credit hours
each semester
• Large time commitment
• Approximately 50-60 hours per week. Time is
devoted to lecture, lab, and clinical, as well as
travel time, study time, getting ready time, etc.
• Day program
• Similar to having a full-time job that meets roughly
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Nursing Program Factors to Consider
• Transportation
• Must provide your own to/from class, lab, clinical.
• Knights Email Address
• Must use this address throughout the program. We do not
communicate via personal addresses.
• Dress Code
• Lecture—In your own clothes. Must be dressed appropriately and
conservatively.
• Lab/Clinical—In uniform (UCF scrubs). Cannot have any visible
tattoos or piercings. (Females can have one piercing in each ear).
• Social Networking
• HIPAA—Health Information Privacy, federal security rule
• Posting, sharing, and communicating anything relating to nursing or a
patient via email, social media, etc. is strictly prohibited.
Nursing Student Experience
• Full time commitment
• Lecture, lab, clinical, studying, preparation,
self-care
• Admitted as a cohort; courses taken year
round
• CNC—Community Nursing Coalitions
• Gain valuable hands-on experience with
service-learning
• Honors Undergraduate Thesis Program—Honors
in the Major
• Engage in original and independent research
• Global Nursing—Medical Service & Study Abroad
• Peru with UCF Academic Health Sciences
Center and UF Pharmacy
• Mexico with Burnett Honors College
• VALOR—Veteran Affairs Learning Opportunities
Residency program at VA hospital in Lake Nona
• Living Learning Community—Nursing @ Nike for
UCF Nursing-Pending students
• On-campus housing community for your first year in college
Service Learning / Clinical
• Clinical rotations begin
week one of the program.
• Supports Service-
Learning Initiatives
during first and last
semesters of program in
the community.
• Orlando Health
• Advent Health
Types of Experiences
• Pediatric
• Maternal/Infant
• Long Term Care
• Mental Health
• Adult Care –Acute & Critical
Nursing Student Organizations
• APNS—Association of Pre-Nursing Students
• Information can be found through the
Office of Student Involvement (OSI)
• Join the APNS at UCF Facebook Group!
• SNA—Student Nurses’ Association
• National organization, UCF Chapter
• Simsations 4 Life—Simulation &
Technology Organization
• Sigma Theta Tau- International Honor
Society of Nursing (Only for admitted students)
Estimated Costs as of 2020-2021
Scholarships for BSN Students
• $200,000+ in
undergraduate
scholarships available
every year only to
students who are
offered acceptance in a
UCF nursing program.
• Once accepted to a
BSN program, students
can apply for nursing
scholarships.
• Scholarship Video
https://nursing.ucf.edu/academics/scholarships-aid/
Get CONnected!
Next Steps…
• Attending an Information Session
is the first step!
• Schedule a 30 minute advising
appointment:
Email advisor transcripts if
you are not a current UCF
student.
• If you are a new student, plan to
apply to UCF at least 3 months
before the application deadline.
admissions.ucf.edu
• Review Application Criteria,
Application Deadlines, Application
Process, and Admissions Statistics
for all programs. nursing.ucf.edu
Please come see us in the
College of Nursing!
407-823-2744
ucfnurse@ucf.edu
nursing.ucf.edu
