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Nursing R.N. (2149) |
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The registered nurse is a member of the healthcare team who offers direct patient care, supervision of other members of the team, and teaching in collaboration with other members of the team.
Nursing is the largest healthcare occupation, with over two million employed in the field. However, a critical shortage of nurses is predicted for the next ten years, due to currently employed nurses leaving the field. Thus, job opportunities in nursing are especially numerous.
Registered nurses are employed with hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, government health departments, and in the home health industry.
The associate in science degree nursing program is a combination of general education and professional courses including lecture, laboratory and clinical education components. Admission to the program is limited and is based on academic performance and other criteria.
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Expected Job Growth: 21-35% through 2010 |
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| Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
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| Application Deadline - June 1 for August start, October 1 for a January start, and February 1 for a May start.
The following five courses must be completed before submitting an application: One year of high school chemistry or any college CHM, BSC 2085C, BSC 2086C, MCB 2010C (completion or current enrollment), and MAC 1105 (or higher). All general education courses must be completed before the last term of the nursing program. A grade point average of at least 2.0 must be maintained.
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| The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, New York, 10006 (212-363-5555) (www.nlac.org).
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**BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) |
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ENC 1101 English Composition I (3) |
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PSY 1012 General Psychology (3) |
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***MAC 1105 College Algebra (3) |
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*Humanities (3) |
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Credit Hours: 16 |
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Required Professional Courses |
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**BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) |
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**MCB 2010C Microbiology (4) |
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SYG 2000 Introductory Sociology (3) |
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DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development (3) |
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Nursing Courses |
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NUR 1110 Nursing Concepts (3) |
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NUR 1060C Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (2) |
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NUR 1025C Nursing Techniques (4) |
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NUR 1140 Pharmacology/Nutrition in Health and Illness (3) |
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NUR 1823 Leadership in Nursing (1) |
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NUR 1210C Adult Health Nursing I (4) |
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NUR 1524C Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (4) |
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NUR 2421C Nursing Care of Women and Infants (5) |
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NUR 2311C Nursing Care of Children (5) |
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NUR 2214C Adult Health Nursing II (8) |
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NUR 2244C Role Transformation (3) |
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Credit Hours: 56 |
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Total Credit Hours: 72 |
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*Refer to General Education Requirements |
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*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements. |
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**A minimum grade of "C" required in science courses. ***Students who qualify may substitute a higher-level mathematics course. |
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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. A criminal history record check may be performed prior to clinical rotations. |
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It is recommended that students have a conference with a counselor or the nursing advisor prior to applying to the nursing program. This associate in science degree program allows students to complete an associate's degree and become employed or pursue a bachelor's degree. See your advisor for details. |
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Application Procedures: |
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| To be considered as a qualified applicant, individuals must:
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| 1. Be accepted for admission to Florida Community College, be currently enrolled or a former student
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| 2. Be at least 17 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or equivalency degree.
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| 3. Have completed, by the application deadline, a college or high school course in chemistry with a grade of C or better.
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| (When using high school chem, an official high school transcript must be submitted with application)
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| 4. Have completed the prerequisite courses prior to the application deadline (see "admissions criteria") with a C or better..
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| 5. Have submitted current Psychological Services Bureau Revised Nursing Aptitude Exam (PSB-NAT) scores by the application deadline.
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| 5. Have submitted current Psychological Services Bureau Revised Nursing Aptitude Exam (PSB-NAT) scores by the application deadline.
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| 6. Provide evidence of current CPR certification (eight hour course - adult, child and infant).
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated Tuition*, Books and Materials Fees: $6,000.
(*for Florida residents as of 7/03)
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