UNF: UNF Online Nursing Programs

UNF: UNF Online Nursing Programs
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UNF Online Nursing Programs
The University of North Florida offers fully online nursing programs that deliver high-quality, flexible education tailored to meet the needs of students throughout Florida and beyond. Our nationally recognized programs blend academic excellence with the convenience of online learning to empower you to pursue your goals on your terms.
As a UNF Online student, you can expect concierge-style support from your dedicated Student Success Coach. Collaborating with your program advisor and director, your coach will guide you through your academic journey, connect you with vital resources, and help you make the most of your online learning experience.
RN-BSN Bridge
Nursing Management &
Leadership, MSN​
Post-MSN DNP​
BSN-DNP, Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Post-MSN DNP, Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner, Graduate Certificate​
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The RN to BSN Bridge online degree is for students who are Registered Nurses (RNs) and who desire to further their nursing education and expand their career opportunities by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The broad knowledge base found in the BSN program provides the opportunity for RNs to gain the competencies necessary to excel in the current and future healthcare job market.
Delivery:
Fully Online
Term:
Accelerated
. 6/8 weeks
Credit Hours:
30
Starts:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Enrollment:
Full-Time (required)
Time to Complete:
1 Year (3 Semesters)
Admission Requirements
An active RN License in your state of residence
Nursing degree (AS, AAS, or diploma in Nursing) from a
nationally accredited nursing program
Completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.70
8 nursing prerequisite courses: Social Science; Lifespan Developmental Psychology; Elementary Statistics; Human Nutrition; Microbiology with Lab; Anatomy & Physiology I&II with Labs; one additional science
General education requirements
as determined by the state of Florida and the university
foreign language requirement
, that you may have fulfilled while in high school if you successfully completed two consecutive years of a language
civic literacy requirement
Application Process
The application process for the RN-BSN program consists of two steps.
Step 1: Apply through
NursingCAS
Applicants must submit a
NursingCAS application
and supporting documentation. The NursingCAS application fee is $65 for the first application and $50 for each additional application.
Step 2: Submit the University of North Florida Supplemental Questions
Once you submit your NursingCAS application and indicate the University of North Florida, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in and complete the UNF Supplemental Questions and pay the UNF non-refundable $30 application fee.
Important:
Both steps must be complete by the admission deadline in order to be considered for admission to the program.
Note:
Standardized tests are not required for admission to the RN-BSN program.
Application Deadlines
Fall:
July 1
Spring:
Nov. 15
Summer:
April 1
MSN, Nursing Management and Leadership
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The Master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership provides a holistic model for future nurse managers and leaders. The curriculum emphasizes self and staff development, value-based practice, interprofessional relationships, patient-centered care, and fostering a culture that supports advocacy, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement. Designed to meet the 21st century post-pandemic healthcare environment, the program aligns with AACN’s (2021) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, bridging nursing education with contemporary healthcare practices. The program is tailored for nurses seeking leadership roles at the non-executive level. Graduates will gain foundational knowledge of the concepts related to the AONL Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) examination content outline, though the program is not intended as exam preparation.
Delivery:
Fully Online
Term:
Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours:
35
Enrollment:
Full-Time & Part-Time
Time to Complete:
FT: 16 months (4 semesters); PT: 20 months (5 semesters)
Admission Requirements
UNF Graduate School admission requirements
Active RN or APRN license in your state of residence - copy of actual licensure is required
BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution
ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Resume or Curriculum Vita
Application Deadlines
Fall:
June 1
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The Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice, post-graduate degree is designed for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing. Students may enroll in the program with or without specialty certification. This practice-focused degree program is for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in the following roles: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM); Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA); Nurse Practitioners (NP).
The State Employee Fee Waiver cannot be used for non-state funded programs, which include the Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Professional Studies, MS, and the Nursing: Post-MSN DNP programs.
Delivery:
Fully Online
Term:
Traditional. 16 weeks*
Credit Hours:
48
Enrollment:
Full-Time (required)
Time to Complete:
2.5 years (7 semesters)
*Prior to Fall 2026, the program was offered in
accelerated
8/6 week terms. Beginning Fall 2026, the program will be offered in traditional 16 week terms.
Admission Requirements
UNF Graduate School admission requirements
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)* degree from an
acceptable institutional accredited institution
ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
Minimum graduate GPA or a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Active RN or APRN license in your state of residence - copy of actual licensure is required
NEA-BC and NEA-BC - copy of national certification
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
*Applicants with coursework earned from institutions outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign college transcript evaluation of all attended non-U.S. institutions. The evaluation must be from an
approved third-party accredited evaluation service
. The UNF Graduate School accepts evaluations from all agencies that are a member of
NACES
(National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). We recommend:
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
or
World Education Services
. To determine academic eligibility for admissions, academic credentials must be, 1) translated to English; 2) evaluated course-by-course; and 3) include the overall academic GPA.
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
BSN-DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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The BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Psych-Mental Health (PMHNP) is primarily online program that prepares licensed registered nurses to meet the growing demand for advanced psychiatric and mental health care. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive clinical training and is for those who wish to obtain their DNP to become certified as a PMHNP.
Special Note
Distance education programs that lead to professional licensure or certification must satisfy state educational requirements in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment or where the student attests they intend to seek employment. The BSN-DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) prepares students to meet licensure requirements in the state of Florida.
Delivery:
Primarily Online
Term:
Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours:
94
Starts:
Fall only
Enrollment:
Full-Time (required)
Time to Complete:
3 years (9 semesters)
Admission Requirements
UNF Graduate School admission requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
Minimum graduate GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale
One (1) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting at the time of application
Clear and active licensure as a Registered Nurse in FL; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN upon admission to the program
Copy of actual RN license required
If selected for an Interview:
Written essay in APA format not to exceed 500 words
Application Deadlines
Fall:
June 1
This program prepares students for licensure in the state of Florida. To be admitted, students must be located in Florida or intend to seek employment in Florida.
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The Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in Psych-Mental Health (PMHNP) is fully online, with PMHNP clinical precepted hours done in the student's community. The program is for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing, who are licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and nationally certified as a Nurse Practitioner, and who wish to obtain their DNP to become certified as a PMHNP.
Special Note
Distance education programs that lead to professional licensure or certification must satisfy state educational requirements in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment or where the student attests they intend to seek employment. The post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP PMHNP) prepares students to meet licensure requirements in the state of Florida.
Delivery:
Fully Online
Term:
Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours:
68
Starts:
Spring only
Enrollment:
Full-Time & Part-Time
Time to Complete:
FT: 2.5 years (8 semesters); PT: 5.5 years (16 semesters)
Admission Requirements
UNF Graduate School admission requirements
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)* degree from an
acceptable institutional accredited institution
ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
Minimum graduate GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale
Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in your state of residence - copy of actual licensure showing expiration date is required
Active National certification in one of the following roles: CNM, CNS, or CRNA - copy of actual certificate showing expiration date is required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2,000 hours in clinical practice as a licensed registered nurse (1 year full-time experience) at the time of application
By invitation only:
Proctored application essay
Admission interview
Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic and work experience requirements will not be considered for the selection process's proctored essay or interview portion.
Application Deadlines
Spring:
July 1
This program prepares students for licensure in the state of Florida. To be admitted, students must be located in Florida or intend to seek employment in Florida.
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The Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate is fully online, with PMHNP clinical precepted hours done in the student's community. This program is designed for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), are licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), hold national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and wish to become certified as a PMHNP without obtaining their DNP.
Delivery:
Fully Online
Term:
Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours:
36
Starts:
Spring only
Enrollment:
Full-Time (required)
Time to Complete:
1.5 years
Admission Requirements
UNF Graduate School admission requirements
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)* degree from an
acceptable institutional accredited institution
ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
Minimum graduate GPA of a 3.50
Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in your state of residence - copy of actual licensure showing expiration date is required
Active National certification in one of the following roles: CNM, CNS, or CRNA - copy of actual certificate showing expiration date is required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2,000 hours in clinical practice as a licensed registered nurse (1 year full-time experience) at the time of application
Application Deadlines
Spring:
September 1
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of North Florida are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
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Call (904) 620-3577
Email unfonline@unf.edu
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