Description Degrees Offered Admission Master of Science in Nursing   Adult Nurse Practitioner Track   Clinical Nurse Leader Track   Clinical Nurse Specialist Track   Family Nurse Practitioner Track   Leadership and Management Track   Nurse Educator Track   Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track Contact Info

Description

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are designed to build upon the student’s baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

These programs prepare students to:

• Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
• Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system.
• Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care.
• Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
• Influence health and public policy to improve health of communities.
• Participate in lifelong learning activities.
• Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
• Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
• Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skills.
• Practice in an advanced nursing role.

In addition to the MSN for students holding a baccalaureate nursing degree, the School of Nursing also offers admission to its master degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have bachelor degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take approximately 12–15 credits of undergraduate upper division course work that is prerequisite for graduate study in nursing.

The School also offers an RN to MSN plan of study which provides an accelerated program for RNs (registered nurses) who do not hold a baccalaureate degree, but have met general educational requirements. Students admitted under this plan of study will complete requirements for both the BSN and MSN programs.

Another option offered by the School of Nursing is the Nurse Practitioner to MSN plan of study which is designed for RNs who are licensed in Florida with active status as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) but have not completed a master’s degree in nursing. The goal of this program is to prepare advanced nurse practitioners and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for specialty certification examinations, and nurse practitioner graduates are eligible for licensure as an ARNP in Florida.

Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Nursing
• Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
• Clinical Nurse Leader Track
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Track
• Family Nurse Practitioner Track
• Leadership and Management Track
• Nurse Educator Track
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track

Admission

For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions and Registration section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).

The following admission information is provided for applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree. For admission requirements for the RN to MSN option, without an undergraduate degee, please refer to the “RN to MSN Program.” For admission criteria for the Nurse Practitioner to MSN Program (with or without a bachelor’s degree), please refer to the “Nurse Practitioner to MSN Plan.”

Students are admitted to the programs in fall and spring semesters. To study full time, applicants to the nurse practitioner, leadership/management, nurse educator and clinical nurse leader tracks are encouraged to apply for fall admission; clinical nurse specialist applicants are encouraged to apply for spring admission. Part-time plans of study are available for both fall and spring admission cycles.

In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to this program must provide:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or a non nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college.
• Individuals with a non nursing bachelor’s degree will need to take upper division nursing courses that are prerequisite for graduate study in nursing.
• An overall grade point average of 3.0 for upper-division undergraduate work (usually the last 60 attempted semester hours) and a combined Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 900 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam; or, an overall grade point average of 2.8 for upper-division undergraduate work and a combined GRE score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative exams. Students with a GPA of 3.0 who receive a GRE score less than 900 may be reviewed for restricted or provisional admission status. See the Admissions section of the graduate catalog.
• Copy of Florida registered nurse license
• Completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and health assessment (If health assessment content was integrated into other nursing course work, written documentation must be obtained from the school or college of nursing.)
• UCF Immunization Form (upon acceptance to the program, a School of Nursing immunization form will be required).
• A personal statement describing interest in the field and career goals
• A resume (no longer than 2 pages)
• A FDLE/ VECHS background check must be submitted to the SON.
• Three letters of recommendation evaluating potential for graduate study preferably by nursing instructors, nurse employers or nurses with advanced degrees
• For applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, an official score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required or a passing score on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).

Admission to the program is competitive, based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, FDLE/VECHS background check, and the match of UCF’s master's programs with career goals. The School of Nursing accepts the most qualified students. Since enrollment is limited, not all students who apply may be accepted, even if minimum requirements are met.

Students may take classes as a nursing non-degree-seeking, post-baccalaureate student on a space-available basis. Deadlines for application for this status are earlier than those posted by the university. Students must designate on their application that they are applying to the School of Nursing in order to facilitate processing of files. Students will be notified in writing from the School of Nursing regarding acceptance as a non-degree-seeking student. Students who are accepted will be assisted with registration for available courses. Successful completion of post-baccalaureate courses does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.

Application Due Dates

All students applying for fellowships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.

U.S. Applicants

Program(s)	Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Master of Science in Nursing	Jan 15	Apr 15	Oct 15
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Apr 15	Oct 15
Clinical Nurse Leader Track	Jan 15	Jul 1	Oct 15
Clinical Nurse Specialist Track	Jan 15	Apr 15	Oct 15
Family Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Apr 15	Oct 15
Leadership and Management Track	Jan 15	Apr 15	Oct 15	Mar 15
Nurse Educator Track	Jan 15	Jul 1	Oct 15
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Apr 15	Oct 15

International Applicants

Program(s)	Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Master of Science in Nursing	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
Clinical Nurse Leader Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
Family Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
Leadership and Management Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1	Nov 1
Nurse Educator Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1

International Transfer Applicants

Program(s)	Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Master of Science in Nursing	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1
Clinical Nurse Leader Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1
Family Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1
Leadership and Management Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1	Dec 15
Nurse Educator Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1

Master of Science in Nursing

Degree Requirements

• Nursing Leadership and Management—41 Credit Hours
• Adult or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner—47 Credit Hours
• Family Nurse Practitioner—49 Credit Hours
• Family Nurse Practitioner—49 Credit Hours
• Clinical Nurse Specialist—46 Credit Hours
• Clinical Nurse Leader—36 Credit Hours (when approved)
• Nurse Educator—36 Credit Hours (when approved)

Graduate students must complete a minimum of 36-49 credit hours of graduate-level course work, depending on major. Either a thesis or research scholarly work is required.

Required Basic Core Courses for Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Leadership Management Tracks—15 Credit Hours

• NGR 5744 Health Care Systems, Policy and Health Professionals (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5746 Cultural, Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5745 Professional Obligations and Activities of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5800 Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5801 Research Methodology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6971 Thesis (6 credits) or 6813 Evidenced Based Practice (Research Scholarly Work) (3 credit hours) AND Graduate Elective (3 credit hours)

Core Requirements for Nurse Practitioner (Adult, Pediatric and Family) Tracks—19 Credit Hours

• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
• NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (7 credit hours)

Requirements for Adult Nurse Practitioner Track—13 Credit Hours (in addition to basic core and nurse practitioner core listed above)

• NGR 6240 Adult I for APNs (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6240L Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6242 Adult II for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6242L Adult II Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6334 Women’s Health for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6482L Women’s Health for APNs Clinical (1 credit hour)

Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner Track—15 Credit Hours (in addition to basic core and nurse practitioner core listed above)

• NGR 6240 Adult I for APNs (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6240L Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6242 Adult II for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6331 Pediatrics I for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6331L Pediatrics I Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6334 Women’s Health for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6482L Women’s Health for APNs Clinical (1 credit hour)

Requirements for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track—13 Credit Hours (in addition to basic core and nurse practitioner core listed above)

• NGR 6331 Pediatrics I for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6331L Pediatrics I Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6332 Pediatrics II for APNs (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6332L Pediatrics II Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6335 Focused Pediatrics for APNs (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6335L Focused Pediatrics Clinical for APNs (1 credit hours)

Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist Track—31 Credit Hours (in addition to basic Nursing core listed above)

• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
• NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6752 Clinical Nurse Specialist I (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6752L Clinical Nurse Specialist I Practicum (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6753 Clinical Nurse Specialist II (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6753L Clinical Nurse Specialist II Practicum (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6722 Financial Management and Resource Development (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (5 credit hours)

Requirements for Nursing Leadership and Management Track—26 Credit Hours (in addition to basic Nursing core listed above)

• NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5871 Health Care Informatics (3 credit hours) OR
• NGR 6XXX Nursing Environment Management (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6722 Financial Management and Resource Development (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6723 Nursing Leadership and Management I (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6723L Nursing Leadership Role Specialization Practicum I (2 credit hours)
• NGR 6724 Nursing Leadership and Management II (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6724L Nursing Leadership Role Specialization Practicum II (3 credit hours)
• Elective (3 credit hours)

Requirements for Clinical Nurse Leader Track—36 Credit Hours

• NGR 5800 Nursing Theory (3 credit hours)
• 5801 Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
• 6813 Evidenced Based Practice (Scholarly Project) (3 credit hours)
• 5003 Advanced Health Assessment (2 credit hours)
• 004L Advanced Health Assessment Lab (1 credit hour)
• 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for ANP (3 credit hours)
• 6192 Pharmocology for ANP (3 credit hours)
• 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
• 6XXX Disease and Symptom Management (3 credit hours)
• 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
• 6722 Financial Management & Resouce Development (3 credit hours)
• 6XXX Health Care Environment Management (3 credit hours)
• 6946 CNL Internshp/Residency (3 credit hours)

Requirements for Nurse Educator Track—36 Credit Hours

Required Nursing Courses—21 Credit Hours

• NGR 5800 Nursing Theory (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5801 Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6813 Evidenced Based Practice (Scholarly Project) (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment (2 credit hours)
• NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment Lab (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for ANP (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6192 Pharmocology for ANP (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)

Required Education Courses—12 Credit Hours

• NGR 5715 Instructional Technology Resources for Health Professions Education (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5791 Teaching Strategies for Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6XXX Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6946 Internship/Residency in Nursing Education (3 credit hours)

Electives—3 Credit Hours

Select one course from list below:

• NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5871 Healthcare Informatics (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5714 Clinical Teaching Strategies (3 credit hours)
• EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 credit hours)
• EDF 6259 Learning Theories Applied to Instruction (3 credit hours)
• EDG 6236 Principles of Instruction & Learning (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6XXX Symptoms and Disease Management (3 credit hours)

RN to MSN Program

Also, see the undergraduate catalog.

The RN to MSN plan is a program for RNs who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN). This program is designed for students who have met general education requirements, have demonstrated above-average performance in prior undergraduate course work (minimum of 3.0 grade point average), and have the potential for success in graduate school. Students will meet both BSN and MSN objectives.

Available for all tracks in the graduate program: Nursing Leadership and Management, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Up to 15 credit hours can be applied toward meeting requirements of both BSN and MSN programs.

Admission Requirements—Limited Access

Students must first be accepted by UCF Undergraduate Admissions. Acceptance to the university does not constitute admission to the accelerated RN-MSN program. Separate application to this limited-access program must be made. Application forms and information are available from the School of Nursing or at http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/nursing. All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Graduate of a state-approved or accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
• Licensure as an RN
• FDLE/VECHS clearance
• Completion of UCF general education requirements or AA degree from a state of Florida school, including CLAST (or exempt)
• Completion of prerequisites for the RN-BSN program
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• A minimum combined GRE score of 900 on the verbal/quantitative exams
• Letter of intent to pursue accelerated master’s
• Three professional references from people who can judge abilities for graduate school, preferably nurse instructors, nurse employers, or nurses with advanced degrees
• A resume (no longer than two pages)

Admission Requirements for Graduate Nursing Phase

(To be met during the semester the BSN is awarded)

• A separate application must be made to UCF Graduate Studies
• Completion of requirements/credits for the baccalaureate degree in nursing, including health assessment course
• Completion of all UCF School of Nursing course work to date with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Must meet university requirements for undergraduate degree completion (refer to the UCF undergraduate catalog)
• Updated resume

RN to MSN Program of Study

Courses Taken Toward BSN

• NUR 3065 Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
• NUR 3809 Transitional Concepts in Nursing I (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4636 Community as the Continuum of Care (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4636L Clinical for Community as the Continuum of Care (2 credit hours)
• NUR 4827 Leadership and Management Principles (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4836 Professional Development Seminar in Nursing (3 credit hours) (for NUR 4084)
• NUR 4837 Health Care Issues, Policy, and Economics (3 credit hours)

Validated credit for previous nursing courses—28 Credit Hours

Courses Shared BSN/MSN

• An individualized plan of study is developed for each student admitted to the RN to MSN option.
• Students may take NGR 5800 Theory for Advanced Nursing Practice. The credits for this course are applied to both the BSN and MSN.
• Students pursuing the MSN in the Nursing Leadership and Management track may take the following courses:
• NUR 4838L Directed Practice in Nursing Administration
• NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics
• NGR 5871 Health Care Informatics
• NGR/HSA graduate elective in area of concentration (e.g., nursing, health services administration for nursing elective
• Students pursuing the MSN in the Family/Adult/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist track may take the following courses:
• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
• NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Lab
• NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (for undergraduate nursing elective)
• NGR/HSA XXXX—Graduate elective in area of concentration (e.g., nursing, health services administration)
• NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)

Courses Taken Toward MSN

Students will follow the degree requirements of the selected MSN track. The baccalaureate degree will be awarded when program requirements for the BSN are met and students have completed a minimum of 120 hours of credit. Students must apply online to UCF Graduate Studies for admission to the MSN program. The MSN will be awarded on completion of the total program of study. Students who do not meet ongoing program requirements or decide not to continue in the program may withdraw from the RN to MSN plan and complete course work for the BSN degree.

Nurse Practitioner to MSN Plan

The Nurse Practitioner to MSN plan is designed for RNs who are licensed in the state of Florida with active status as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner but have not completed a master’s degree in nursing. This plan is offered to experienced NPs who wish to remain in their specialty area. If NPs desire to change or add a specialty (e.g., from adult to family), an individualized plan of study can be developed to meet certification requirements.

There are two options in the NP to MSN plan. Option 1 is for RNs who already have completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Option 2 is for those RNs who do not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Option 1—Active RN/ARNP license in Florida with baccalaureate in nursing

Admission and Graduate Requirements

• Documentation of completion of a certificate program for nurse practitioners.
• Other requirements are the same as the Master of Science in Nursing program.

Degree Requirements

NP to MSN students with a BSN must complete a minimum of 31 credit hours of graduate-level course work. Either a thesis or research scholarly work is required.

Required Courses

• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
• NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5744 Health Care Systems, Policy and Health Professionals (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5746 Cultural, Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5745 Professional Obligations & Activities of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5800 Nursing Theory (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5801 Research (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours). May be waived for elective credits if recent (within last 3 years) pharmacology course taken.
• NGR 6813 Research Scholarly Work (3 credit hours) or NGR 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
• NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (3 credit hours)
• Graduate Elective (0-3 credit hours)

Option 2—Active RN/ARNP license in Florida without baccalaureate in nursing

Admission and Graduation Requirements

• Documentation of completion of a certificate program for nurse practitioners.
• Other requirements are the same as the RN to MSN track.

Degree Requirements

NP to MSN students without a BSN must complete requirements for both the BSN and MSN. Twelve to fifteen credits will be applied toward meeting requirements of both degrees. Either a thesis or research scholarly work is required.

Courses Taken Toward BSN

• NUR 3809 Transitional Concepts in Nursing I (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4636 Community as the Continuum of Care (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4636L Clinical for Community as the Continuum of Care (2 credit hours)
• NUR 4827 Leadership and Management Principles (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4836 Professional Development Seminar in Nursing (3 credit hours)
• NUR 4837 Healthcare Issues, Policy, and Economics (3 credit hours)
• Validated credit from previous RN and NP courses (28 hours)

Courses Shared BSN/MSN

• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
• NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5800 Theory for APN (3 credit hours)
• NGR Elective (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)

Courses Taken Toward MSN

• NGR 5744 Health Care Systems, Policies, & Health Professionals (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5745 Professional Obligations and Activities of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
• NGR 5746 Cultural, Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues of Advanced Practice Nursing(1 credit hour)
• NGR 5801 Research Methods for APN (3 credit hours)
• NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) May be waived for elective credits if recent (within last 3 years) pharmacology course taken.
• NGR 6813 Evidence Based Practice (3 credit hours) or NGR 6971 Thesis (3-6 credit hours)
• NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (variable 1-6)
• Graduate Elective (0-3 credit hours)

Financial Support

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Financing Grad School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Key points about financial support:

• If you're interested in financial assistance, you're strongly encouraged to apply for admission early. A complete application for admission, including all supporting documents, must be received by the priority date listed for your program under "Admissions."
• You must be admitted to a graduate program before the university can consider awarding financial assistance to you.
• If you want to be considered for loans and other need-based financial assistance, review the UCF Student Financial Assistance website at http://finaid.ucf.edu and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early and allow up to six weeks for the FAFSA form to be processed.
• UCF Graduate Studies awards university graduate fellowships, with most decisions based on nominations from the colleges and programs. All admitted graduate students are automatically considered in this nomination process. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. University graduate fellowships are not affected by FAFSA determination of need.
• Please note that select fellowships do require students to fill out a fellowship application (either a university fellowship application, an external fellowship application, or a college or school fellowship application). For university fellowship applications, see Financing Grad School.
• For information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program director of your major.

Contact Info

Master of Science in Nursing

Jean Kijek, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Adult Nurse Practitioner Track

Lygia Holcomb, DNS , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Clinical Nurse Leader Track

Jean Kijek, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Clinical Nurse Specialist Track

Mary Lou Sole, Ph.D. , Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Lygia Holcomb, DNS , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Leadership and Management Track

Jacquie Byers, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Nurse Educator Track

Jean Kijek, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track

Lynn Smith, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu