Prerequisites

All required general education courses except sociology or humanities must be completed before submitting an application to this program.

A grade point average of a least 2.0 must be maintained.

One year of high school chemistry or any college CHM
Humanities (any HUM course listed in the A.S./A.A.S. degree General Education Requirements )

• BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
• BSC 2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
• DEP 2004 - Human Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
• MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• MCB 2010C - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
• PSY 1012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• SYG 2000 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3

General Education

Credit Hours: 16

Humanities Credit Hours: 3
    *Refer to A.S./A.A.S. degree General Education Requirements 

• BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4

• **A minimum grade of “C” required in science courses.

• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
• MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

• ***Students who qualify may substitute a higher–level mathematics course.

• PSY 1012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Professional Courses

Credit Hours: 14

• BSC 2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4

• **A minimum grade of “C” required in science courses.

• DEP 2004 - Human Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
• MCB 2010C - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4

• **A minimum grade of “C” required in science courses.

• SYG 2000 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3

LPN/Paramedic Courses

Students may not enroll in the following courses unless selected for continuance based on the selection criteria and available seats.

Credit Hours: 42

College Credit Earned by Examination Credit Hours: 12

• NUR 1008C - Transition to Professional Nursing Credit Hours: 5
• NUR 1210C - Adult Health Nursing I Credit Hours: 6
• NUR 1411C - Nursing Care of the Family Credit Hours: 5
• NUR 1524C - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3
• NUR 2710C - Adult Health Nursing II Credit Hours: 8
• NUR 2810C - Role Transformation Credit Hours: 3

Record of Conviction of a Crime

The Florida State Board of Nursing, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act, will determine a nursing program graduate’s eligibility for licensure when there is an arrest/conviction record. Convicted felons who have not had their civil rights restored are not eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination. Students should contact the nursing department for information regarding Florida State Board of Nursing regulations.

Note

Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Student’s whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

The cost of the background check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the students responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline.

Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

General Information

It is recommended that students have a conference with a counselor or the nursing advisor prior to applying to the nursing program.

University Transfer

This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate in science degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to the university transfer guide.

Articulation

This program articulates into a bachelor’s degree program. Because our curriculum is accredited by the National League for Nursing and the Florida State Board of Nursing, graduates of this program can transfer into a four-year nursing program at any university. For more information, please visit the Transfer Services.