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Accelerated Second Degree Pathway

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Change careers into nursing in as little as 16 months!

Designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, USF’s Accelerated Second Degree pathway offers swift transition into a nursing career in just 16 months. This program, hosted on all three campuses, will allow students to step into a career where they’ll be at the forefront of patient care, make impactful decisions, and work with a collaborative healthcare team. Our graduates are making an impact in hospitals in the Tampa Bay region, throughout the state of Florida, and beyond.

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Program Overview

USF’s Accelerated Second Degree pathway prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam and unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in hospitals, research, education, community health, government, and international healthcare. It also provides a strong foundation for advanced nursing degrees, including MSN, DNP, and PhD programs.

Please note, international students on an I-20/F-1 visa are not eligible for this program at the St. Petersburg or Sarasota-Manatee campuses.

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Degree type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Length of program: 16 months/ 4 consecutive semesters
Modality: In-person
Location start dates:

  • Tampa campus: Summer semester start
  • St. Petersburg campus: Fall semester start
  • Sarasota-Manatee campus: Spring semester start

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