I didn’t know accelerated programs existed until I started doing my research. Utica had the start date I needed. They also had wonderful admission reps who stayed on top of us, who really pushed us, and made it seem more possible to apply, to get through.
Nursing and Healthcare Career Pathways
Welcome to your pathway to a career in nursing & healthcare.
With accelerated and part-time programs, choose the fit that’s right for you.
The demand for nurses is high. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the U.S. will need an additional 203,200 RNs each year from now through 2031. And that means opportunities for people who want a career that makes a difference in the lives of others.
If you’re looking to get started in nursing or healthcare, Utica University at Florida nursing and health sciences programs are designed for you. Earn your bachelor’s in nursing on an extended part-time track that fits your busy schedule with our Flex-Track BSN or leverage your previous college experience and earn your degree in just 16 months through the Accelerated Nursing (ABSN) program. And, if you have a non-nursing bachelor’s, our Direct Entry MSN is for you.
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Which Program is Right for You?
Whether you want to start your career as soon as possible or prefer to work around your current schedule, have a non-nursing bachelor’s or two year degree, Utica University at Florida offers a program to fit your needs. Take a look.
With a rigorous learning model that blends online courses and face-to-face onsite labs, live simulations onsite, and clinical rotations within a 50-mile range of campus, the hybrid nursing program is the perfect option for those who hold an associate degree but not a bachelor’s degree.
Students entering this pathway must have a two-year degree and all non-nursing courses completed prior to entry. We offer 100% online Prerequisite Priority (PREP) program for students who need to fulfill prerequisite coursework for the Nursing programs. Learn more about our PREP Program.
The FLEX-Track Nursing program allows you to earn a B.S. in Nursing part-time, helping you develop the skills you need to provide quality care for your patients and achieve success in this highly rewarding profession.
The Flex-Track curriculum builds logically and effectively on completed online coursework, hands-on learning, and real-world clinical practice over 8 semesters.
- Online nursing coursework occurs through an interactive e-Learning platform.
- Clinical skills and nursing simulation labs provide hands-on practice in a controlled environment.
- Clinical rotations at local hospitals within 60 miles of campus provide diverse patient care experiences in advanced medical settings.
- Nursing faculty and staff offer guidance and support every step of the way.
If you remain on-track, the Flex-Track BSN can be completed in 2 years. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN and join the nursing workforce.
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The Utica University CCNE-accredited, Accelerated Nursing BSN program leverages your previous college experience, so you can earn a B.S. in Nursing in as few as 16 months.
While accelerated nursing school is no easy feat, you can expect to graduate from our college prepared to take the NCLEX-RN and join the nursing workforce.
The Utica ABSN curriculum follows a logical, effective sequence of online coursework, hands-on learning, and real-world clinical practice over 4 semesters. The full-time program comprises 62 credit hours—including 225 hours of labs and 588 hours of clinical rotations, which begin during the first semester.
- Online coursework teaches important nursing theory concepts such as cultural diversity, nursing informatics, and evidence-based practice.
- Skills and nursing simulation labs provide hands-on learning with faculty in a controlled, risk-free environment.
- Clinical rotations provide diverse patient care experiences in specialty areas such as adult health, obstetrics, mental health, and community nursing.
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The Direct Entry MSN (DEMSN) is an innovative advanced degree option for students who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree and are looking to become a nurse. This program prepares you to be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse and gets you ready to choose a path to a second specialty master's degree or advanced certificate.
You’ll be challenged in ways you probably never knew, but in less than 2 years you'll be rewarded in ways you couldn't have imagined.
When you complete the degree program, you’ll be able to:
- Integrate the arts and sciences with nursing science to inform clinical judgment and personal and professional development in advanced generalist nursing practice.
- Facilitate safe, evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate person-centered patient care to achieve quality health outcomes with diverse patients, situations, settings, and communities.
- Engage in intra and interprofessional collaboration, critical reflection, and innovation to promote lifelong learning, promote continual improvement, and inform policy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current information and health care technologies and their application to advanced generalist practice.
The Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program has a strong focus on leadership, global health, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with multiple opportunities throughout the program to build awareness and leadership skills.
With a total of 80 credits for the program, students will be enrolled full-time with 15-17 credits per semester and complete 225 lab hours and 800 clinical hours in acute and community care.
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The hybrid Health Sciences program at Utica University provides foundational learning for students who desire to enter any of a number of different health and health-related professions. Offered through a combination of both on-ground and online classes, this program is a strong undergraduate prelude to graduate study in physical and occupational therapy.
Taught by an accomplished faculty, the major in Health Sciences offers a solid grounding for professional accomplishment and more specialized study, following a highly interdisciplinary approach to human health that encompasses everything from anatomy to anthropology to statistics and more.
The practical nature of the hybrid Health Sciences program, the experiential learning opportunities, the approachable and caring professors, and the excellent support staff, combined with health science courses, help you succeed in making a career in the health sciences your own—from health administration, exercise physiology, and athletic training to occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other fields.
Utica University Health Sciences alumni have taken leadership positions at:
- New England Rehabilitation Hospital
- New York Downtown Hospital
- Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare
- The Heckscher Foundation for Children
- CI Investments
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A Pathway to Nursing
Utica University at Florida nursing programs prepare you for a successful career. Here are a few reasons why.
Preparedness
Over 90% of Utica graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first time. That’s higher than our regional competitors.
Flexibility
We’ve designed our flexible online and in-person format to fit into the busy lives of working adults.
Accreditation
Our programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, ensuring a quality education from a trusted institution.
Small Class Sizes
We keep our class sizes small to support individualized learning and attention.
Simulations
State-of-the-art clinical skills and nursing simulation labs provide hands-on practice in a risk-free environment.
Diverse Patient-Care Experiences
Clinical rotations at local hospitals provide diverse patient care experiences in advanced medical settings.
Guidance and Support
Our nursing faculty are passionate nurses from diverse backgrounds who will inspire, mentor, and support you.
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Career Opportunities
Utica’s hybrid nursing program uses a blend of online and in-person learning to prepare you for joining high-demand careers with qualified care providers, such as:
- Medical Administration
- Childbearing & Family Nursing
- Critical Care
- Community Health
- Geriatrics
- And more!
Rolling Admissions
As soon as your application is received, we’ll review it, and let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program. And with 3 start dates through the year, you can begin sooner.
Start When You’re Ready
We offer 3 start dates per year in January, May, and August, so you can start when you’re ready to start. Plus our rolling admissions means you can get going on your nursing career sooner.
A Degree That Works
Utica University's nursing programs prepare you to take advantage of a growing demand for qualified care providers in critical care, childbearing and family nursing, geriatrics, community health, medical administration, and more. With 3 local partnerships with major healthcare systems, and an investment in contributing to wellness and healthcare for the community, especially with underserved populations, Utica at Florida will help you build your place in the community, and make a difference.
Utica nursing alumni have taken leadership positions at:
- BayCare Health System - Tampa Bay
- BayFront Health
- Holy Cross Hospital - Fort Lauderdale
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- Tampa General Hospital
- Memorial Healthcare - South Florida
- Moffitt Cancer Center - Tampa Bay
- Empath Health - Clearwater, Florida
Dive Deeper
In today's complex healthcare system, care providers must work closely with diverse professionals to promote positive patient outcomes. Through the Interprofessional Education (IPE) program, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the various roles and responsibilities in the health professions, explore ethical dilemmas, and practice communication and leadership skills—and when you’re finished, you’ll be able to effectively team up with other healthcare practitioners to improve patient and community health.
Get the English Skills You Need
To succeed in the competitive US healthcare workplace, you need English fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, communication skills, and confidence. If your current English proficiency is preventing you from taking the next step in your healthcare career, our unique programs enable you to:
- Communicate confidently in a professional healthcare setting
- Gain access to healthcare roles requiring more comprehensive English reading and writing skills
- Gain acceptance to Utica University’s nationally-recognized healthcare programs
- Ensure you have the skills and credentials to advance in today’s healthcare market
Contact Our Admissions Team
We’re so excited to learn more about you and help you reach your goals. Our Office of Admissions is happy to help you with whatever you need.
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