The University of Miami

The University of Miami is comprised of 14 schools and colleges and offers a wide selection of academic disciplines, from accounting to women's studies. The four campuses include Coral Gables, UM's main campus, the Medical campus, located in downtown Miami next to Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Rosenstiel campus on Virginia Key, and the South campus in south Miami-Dade county.

School of Nursing and Health Studies

As South Florida's first baccalaureate nursing program in 1948, and the first in Florida to offer the doctorate in nursing in 1985, the School of Nursing has a history of leading the way in nursing education. The School was one of the first in the country to offer the nurse practitioner program in 1973. Two years after introducing the master's in nursing in 1976, the School added nurse midwifery and psychiatric-mental health nursing options. The school is accredited by the NLNAC, and the Midwifery program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This program is designed for high school graduates attending college for the first time or transfer students from other educational institutions. The program requires a 4-year course of study for the new high school graduate and a 2-year course of study for the student transferring 60 credit hours.

The first 2 years of the 4-year program focus on general education course work and pre-requisite courses for nursing, particularly the sciences. The last 2 years of the program, for both continuing and transfer students, consist of all nursing course work.

Upon completion of the program, students graduate with a BSN degree and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Accelerated Option (BSN)

(For students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree and no nursing experience. 1-year program)

This streamlined program is designed for individuals who possess an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing. The 1-year (3-semester), full-time program begins in May and ends the following May. Upon completion of the program, students graduate with a BSN degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

2nd Degree Option (BSN)

(For students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree and no nursing experience. 1-year program)

This program is for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing who prefer to complete their nursing studies over a 2-year period.

RN to BSN Transition

To facilitate career mobility for the Registered Nurse (RN), this program allows the RN to complete the BSN in 3 consecutive semesters (Fall, Spring and Fall). Classroom and clinical course work are completed on weekends to accommodate the schedule of the working RN. To be eligible for this program, students must have a current nursing license in Florida.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing

The MSN degree prepares individuals for a variety of advanced practice nursing roles. Individuals choose among these clinical specialties:

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Midwifery
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Psychiatric Mental Health Specialist
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Graduates of these programs are eligible to apply for licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the State of Florida. In addition, they meet the requirements to write for national certification examinations in the respective clinical specialty. Full- and part-time options are available.

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

The curriculum leading to the PhD prepares nurse scientists, scholars and academicians who will contribute to the growth of nursing research and education. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are studied with a focus on promoting nursing science through recognized methods of scholarship and inquiry. The program meets all day on Fridays to accommodate the schedule of working nurses. The doctoral program attracts a wide range of students who work with a diverse faculty who are engaged in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research.

Certificate Programs

The school's certificate programs facilitate career advancement for nursing professionals. Programs are available as continuing (CEU) credit or University credit applicable to an advanced degree from the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Education Certificate (15 credits)

This certificate program provides expert clinicians at the ASN, BSN and MSN levels with the skills and resources they need to become preceptors and clinical instructors.

Research Certificate (12 credits)

The Research Certificate is a basic and advanced research programs introduce students to evidenced-based clinical practice, research methods, and collection and interpretation of data.

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