South University

A Century of Academic Excellence

Backed by more than a century of academic excellence and personalized attention, South University continues to be recognized as an innovator in higher education.

South University - Tampa is a private academic institution dedicated to providing quality education to its diverse and vibrant student population. The university's faculty brings a wealth of practical and professional knowledge to the classroom, while offering dynamic learning environments with interaction and challenging curricula. In addition to a strong academic foundation, students develop the real world skills they will need to advance their professional goals and succeed in their desired fields.

Tampa Campus

South University - Tampa is located in the bustling business district of Tampa, FL, which offers a unique blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. The Tampa Bay area encompasses miles of glistening waterways and sandy shorelines, along with close proximity to the nearby Gulf beaches.

The campus is located in a recently renovated space in Parkside at Tampa Bay Park and boasts a cosmopolitan showcase for a thriving cultural arts community, with a diverse mix of galleries, museums, music, performing arts venues and outdoor festivals.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The South University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program prepares individuals to enter the nursing profession. Specifically, graduates of the program are able to incorporate the concepts of caring, communication, critical thinking and professionalism to provide quality health care.

Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing, the program encompasses curriculum that is structured as an accelerated program of study. Students may complete prerequisite courses in as few as 6 quarters and be eligible to receive an Associate of Science in Allied Health Science degree.

To enter the Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing, students must undergo a selection process that includes an academic performance review, entrance examination review and personal interview.

The comprehensive theoretical and clinical practice component of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program allows graduates to make a smooth transition into professional nursing practice at a variety of health care settings and/or further study if they choose.

Nursing RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The nursing RN to BSN degree completion program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution or who hold a diploma from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLNAC).

This degree program is structured in a way that gives students the flexibility to fit education into their busy schedules so they don't have to put their career or life on hold while pursuing a degree. The accelerated course schedule combines campus and online classes, helping RNs achieve their goal of a BSN in the most efficient way possible.

In this program, students will explore innovative health care concepts as they relate to disciplines such as:

• Palliative care
• Gerontological nursing
• Complementary and alternative nursing methods

They also will develop management skills in critical areas such as establishing priorities, delegating responsibility and making sound decisions.

Master of Science in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

The role of Adult Health Nurse Practitioners is very diverse, and they perform many medical functions including, but not limited to, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring, therapeutics, counseling, and referral in a variety of settings.

At South University, our graduate level nursing programs focus on the thinking, communication, professionalism and holism that supports the integration of nursing theory with professional nursing practice. Nursing graduates from South University are prepared to enter practice or expand their practice with the knowledge, clinical, proficiency, technical skill, and confidence requisite to meet the changing healthcare needs of their community.

The AHNP program consists of 12 courses totaling 56 quarter hours. The program Integrates specialty standards of advanced practice nursing to deliver culturally competent, quality health care services to individuals, families, populations and systems.

Accreditation

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

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