Undergraduate Major
The USF College of Nursing is prepared to tackle Florida's nursing shortage head on - with two nursing degrees offered on campus that serve different student populations. Educators and professional staff assist and empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals and prepare them to deliver world-class clinical care.
Degree options
One option the College of Nursing offers on the St. Petersburg campus is the Freshmen Nursing Pathway (FNR).
View more information about options on the USF Tampa campus.
Freshmen Nursing Pathway at usf St. petersburg
Student practicing techniques in state-of-the-art simulation lab.
The Freshman Nursing Pathway (FNR) offers incoming freshmen the unique opportunity to be admitted as nursing majors as freshmen. The Pathway provides a structured progression plan for students which, if completed successfully leads to admission to the Upper Division program within the USF College of Nursing.
Freshmen Nursing Pathway is a strict four-year program that prepares students to become Nurse Generalists and take the National Certification Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become Registered Nurses (RN).
This program is only open to incoming freshmen, current USF students are not eligible to enter the Freshmen Nursing Pathway.
Hands on experience in mobile health clinic
The Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic, provides enhanced healthcare accessibility for underserved populations while educating the next generation of nurses. It includes two exam rooms, a laboratory and diagnostic center with safe vaccine storage, and 5G cellular service.
potential careers in nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- ICU nurse
- Neonatal nurse
- Emergency department nurse
- Home health nurse
- School nurse
requirements for the Major in nursing
Always refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students will normally begin progress toward the major by taking at least one course from the major core, as these often serve as prerequisites for the electives. Students are urged to consult with the academic advisor to create the most beneficial set of courses.
questions?
For questions about this program, contact an Academic Advisor.