The Accelerated Second Degree pathway is designed for students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree (in any field) and are interested in pursuing a second degree and a career in nursing. The curriculum is accelerated and completed in four consecutive semesters (including summers). The accelerated program is also highly competitive.

The Fall 2021 admission cycle is the final cycle for the RN to BSN pathway as the college moves to expand its pre-licensure pathways on all campuses to positively impact the escalating nursing shortage.

This option allows students with a completed Associate of Science in Nursing and an RN license to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Also known as RN to BSN, this pathway bridges the content from an AS to a BSN. Students will complete 30 hours of nursing coursework, as well as any remaining general education and state-mandated requirements.

The Upper Division pathway is designed for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is often referred to as a “traditional” program, intended for non-nurses without a prior bachelor’s degree. The program is five consecutive semesters (including summers), and admission is highly competitive.

The V-CARE pathway offers service members and veterans who have medical training experience as medics or corpsmen the opportunity to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program is typically completed in four consecutive semesters (including summers) with courses completed full-time on the Tampa campus, and admission is competitive.

While the Fall 2021 admission cycle will be the last for the RN-BSN pathway, students already enrolled in the Concurrent program will continue in the program and enroll in USF courses as per their Concurrent program plan.

Also referred to as the AS to BSN program, this is a special option within the RN to BSN pathway. It allows students to enroll in select RN to BSN courses at USF as a non-degree student while completing the AS at Hillsborough Community College. This program is by invitation only to students in the AS program at HCC.

The Freshman Nursing Pathway (FNR) is an option for first time in college (FTIC) students to pursue a nursing degree. Students admitted into this pathway will follow progression criteria established by the College of Nursing to remain in the pathway. 

A four-part educational webinar series designed to provide frontline nurses with the tools needed to empower them to advocate for their safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. A maximum of 4.0 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this continuing nursing education activity.