Nursing (Associates of Science in Nursing)
Program Description
The Nursing (Associate of Science in Nursing) Degree program incorporates theoretical instruction and clinical experience. The student must complete clinical and laboratory rotations in Maternity, Pediatric, Medical-Surgical Community, Geriatric, Mental Health Nursing Units, and Leadership and Management. This program is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of nursing.
Program Objectives
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Registered Nurses. The program prepares students for work in Acute or Subacute Community and long-term facilities.
The following are the program objectives:
- The student must be able to provide individualized comprehensive care based on the principles of nursing.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
- The student will demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
- The student will recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
- The student will recognize and respond to emergency situations.
- The student will recognize and practice infection control procedures.
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
- The student will demonstrate employability skills.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of bloodborne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
- The student will demonstrate and apply basic math and science skills.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing behavior.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing communication.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing assessment.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of the professional nurse-clinical decision making.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-caring intervention.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-teaching and learning.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing collaboration.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-managing care.
- The student will demonstrate competencies in the core components of the professional nurse leadership and delegation.
- The student must be able to demonstrate responsibility for continued personal and professional development through enrollment in graduate education, continuing education programs, professional reading, participation in professional organizations, and service to the community.
At the completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Become prepared to function in positions in Acute and Subacute facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, doctor’s offices, hospice, health insurance companies, home healthcare, and other healthcare-related companies requiring skills in nursing administration, record keeping, quality management, human resources management, medical law and ethics, and communication.
- Sit and Pass the Florida NCLEX RN credentialing examination.
Credential Awarded
The student receives an Associate of Science in Nursing degree once all program competencies and objectives are fulfilled and the required basic skills have been demonstrated. Students will also be eligible to take the Florida Board of Nursing Registered Examination.
Advanced Standing Students
Students approved for advanced standing status may be eligible to transfer general education courses and the following pre-nursing program courses.
General Education
Students must complete five general education listed on page 61 of the catalog or their equivalent for a total of 15 credits.
PRE-Nursing Courses
BSC108 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
BSC109 Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | 4 credits |
HCC101 Basic Healthcare Worker | 4.5 credits |
BSC102 Health and Nutrition through the Life Span | 3 credits |
Length:
Residential – Day Program: 83 Credits completed over 64 weeks
Residential – Night Program: 83 Credits completed over 80 weeks
Blended – 1650 hours
Program Delivery
The Associate of Science in Nursing program is delivered using a combination of residential (on-campus) and blended learning (on-campus & online) courses.
Additional Information
Required: For Clinical Rotations, students must complete a Physical Examination, TB test, and an MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine or proof of immunity must be completed prior to the Clinical Rotation. Students are required to wear dark blue scrub uniforms at all times, while on campus and during clinical rotations.
Required Courses
Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours | Theory Clock Hours | Clinical/Lab Simulation |
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REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||||
ENC1101 | English Composition I | 3 | 45 | |
MAC1105 | College Algebra Math | 3 | 45 | |
HUM1100 | Cultural Diversity and Elementary Logic | 3 | 45 | |
AHM1020 | Modern American History | 3 | 45 | |
PSY1012 | Principles of Psychology | 3 | 45 | |
BSC108 | Anatomy and Physiology, I | 3 | 45 | |
BSC109 | Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | 4 | 45 | 30 |
HCC101 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 4.5 | 74 | 16 |
BSC102 | Health and Nutrition through the Life Span | 3 | 45 | |
MCB200 | Elements of Microbiology and Lab | 4 | 60 | 10 |
NUR200 | Transition to the Registered Nursing | 2 | 3.3 | 3 |
NUR220 | Nursing Care: Fundamentals of Nursing | 6.5 | 76 | 75 |
NUR211 | Nursing Care: Pharmacology Math | 1 | 21.5 | |
NUR210 | Nursing Care: Pharmacology and Lab | 4.5 | 58.5 | 32 |
NUR240 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing and Lab | 8 | 98 | 63 |
NUR241 | Nursing Care: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing | 5 | 63 | 39 |
NUR242 | Nursing Care: Mental Health Nursing | 2 | 30 | 8 |
NUR230 | Community Nursing | 3 | 45 | 10 |
NUR243 | Management and Leadership in Nursing | 8.5 | 128 | |
NUR250 | Clinical Competencies in Nursing and Examination I | 1 | 90 | |
NUR251 | Clinical Competencies in Nursing and Examination II | 1 | 45 | |
NUR252 | Clinical Competencies in Nursing and Examination III | 2 | 45 | |
NUR253 | Clinical Competencies in Nursing and Examination IV | 5 | 225 | |
TOTAL | 83 | 1047 | 691 |