The University of Tampa

The School of Nursing programs at the University of Tampa are top ranked. A BSN and MSN are offered on campus. These programs at this public institution are ACEN, ACME, CCNE, and COA accredited. Students – many with nursing credits - enroll in a variety of fields, including adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner and registered nursing,

Undergraduate Programs – The level of nursing programs offered include APRN Certificate, Bachelor, Master and RN to BSN level degrees. The school is very competitive with a 98% average NCLEX BSN passing rate. It boasts of exceptional facilities and resources so that students acquire the requisite basics of nursing in a supportive environment with a dedicated faculty.  The four-year BSN program is highly sought after with fall, spring and summer semester options. The University of Tampa’s baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs prepare students to respond to diverse health care needs. Graduates will find opportunities in an array of stimulating and meaningful careers.

Graduate Programs - The University of Tampa offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Graduate-level study is designed for adult gerontology and family nurse practitioner concentrations. The nursing faculty has established a network of collaborative relationships with more than 120 facilities and area experts in a variety of health disciplines. Students become adept in primary care and a clinical management role in pediatrics, adult and family health, geriatrics, women’s health, administration, informatics, and education, among other fields.

The school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a convenient, online program. 30 credit hours are spread over six semesters. Students can choose from three tracks in advanced practice nursing, leadership in population health, and leadership in clinical and academic nursing education. Note: the DNP program is pending accreditation.

The nursing school at The University of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tampa, Florida. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at The University of Tampa include Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, DNP, Master Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Florida, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 72.16% and for BSN programs is 81.41%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 91 nursing schools in Florida, the nursing program at The University of Tampa ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #88. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.41%, giving the The University of Tampa an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for The University of Tampa

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.41%
• Florida State Rank: 2
• National Rank: 88

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