Associate in Science Degree (Articulated to B.S. Degree)

(72 Credit Hours)

Dean of Nursing

Dr. Tammy Sawmelle, Ph.D., MSN, RN

ASN Program Director

Dr. Katie Tinley
tinleyk@scf.edu

Program Goal

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed as a registered nurse.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The Associate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326  (404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Program Learning Outcomes

• Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in conducting comprehensive and focused assessments of patients across the lifespan, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to gather relevant data.
• Graduates will apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to make informed decisions in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Graduates will effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and will demonstrate the ability to educate patients and their families about health promotion, disease prevention, and management of health conditions.
• Graduates will integrate evidence-based research and clinical guidelines into nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care, early prevention, and management of health conditions.
• Graduates will exhibit professionalism, ethical behavior, and accountability in all aspects of nursing practice, adhering to legal and regulatory standards.
• Graduates will utilize current healthcare technologies and informatics to enhance patient care, improve safety, and support clinical decision-making.
• Graduates will demonstrate respect and responsiveness toward the community they serve and all members of the healthcare team.
• Graduates will demonstrate resilience in their professional growth.

Program Entrance Requirements (Prerequisites - application requirements)

1. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better in the following prerequisite courses, and successful completion of a nursing entrance test at the required level, are required to make an application to the Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing Program.

Prerequisite courses:

BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology I (3 Credit Hours) 
BSC 2085L - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1 Credit Hours)   
BSC 2086 - Anatomy and Physiology II (3 Credit Hours) 
BSC 2086L - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1 Credit Hours) 
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours) 
STA 2023-Elementary Statistics (3 Credit Hours)  

Additional General Academic Requirements

2. In addition to the program entrance requirements (prerequisites and testing), students are strongly encouraged to complete as many as possible of the general academic requirements, listed below, PRIOR to entry into the nursing program to ease their academic load. An overall and cumulate GPA of 2.75 or better is required in prerequisite and additional general academic courses. A grade of “C” or better is required for all coursework for the A.S. in Nursing Program.

Additional general academic courses:

Civic Literacy: Choose one: POS 1041 - American Government  or AMH 1010 - U.S. History to 1877 , or AMH 1020 - US History 1877 to Present   (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities - Any Category A,  Area IV, A.A.  (3 Credit Hours)
MCB 2010 - Microbiology (3 Credit Hours) 
MCB 2010L - Microbiology Laboratory (1 Credit Hours) 
PSY 2012 - General Psychology (3 Credit Hours)  
DEP 2004 - Human Development: Life Span (3 Credit Hours)  

 

3. A completed A.S. in Nursing Program application with the appropriate fee, submitted during the posted application period. Dates are posted at scf.edu/Nursing. A separate application is required for admission to the College.

Upon acceptance, the following are required:

1. A statement of satisfactory physical and mental health from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner (form to be provided).
2. Completion of required immunizations (form to be provided).
3. A criminal background check (form to be provided) and drug screen.
4. Successful completion of the American Heart Association’s CPR for the Health Care Provider with AED.

This program is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. The program is a limited enrollment program with a selective admission process that is based upon the student’s GPA and completion of prerequisites (including testing) and additional general academic practices.

Licensure Requirement

Any student who has been convicted, had adjudication withheld, or has criminal charges pending other than a minor traffic violation will need to obtain approval from the Florida Board of Nursing (or another state’s board) for permission to take the licensure examination upon completion of the SCF A.S. in Nursing Program.