Nursing Blended (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 skills necessary for entry level employment into the field of registered
Program Objectives
The outcomes for degree program are as follows. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Registered Nurses. The program prepares students for work in Acute, Sub acute, Community and long-term facilities. The following below are other program objectives
- The student must be able to provide individualized comprehensive care based on principles of nursing.
- The student must be able to demonstrate leadership and collaboration in healthcare
- The student must be able to communicate effectively with patient populations and other healthcare providers.
- The student must be able to integrate clinical judgment in professional decision-making
- 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.
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.
Length:
Day Program 76.5 Credits
Night Program: 76.5 Credits
Online Program: 76.5 Credit
Clock hours 1,650.00
Program Delivery
The Associate of Science in Nursing program is delivered using a combination of residential (on campus), distance learning (online), and hybrid learning (on campus & online) courses.
Additional Information
Required: For Clinical Rotations students must complete a Physical Examination, TB test and a 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 45 | |||
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 | |
TOTAL | 15 | 225 | ||
HCC101 | Basic Healthcare Worker (transferable from another Program) |
4.5 | 16 | |
BSC108 | Anatomy and Physiology I (transferable from another Program) |
3 | ||
MCB200 | Elements of Microbiology and Lab | 4 | 10 | |
Pharmacology Module | ||||
NUR210 | Nursing Care: Pharmacology and Lab | 4.5 | 58.5 | 32 |
NUR211 | Nursing Care: Pharmacology Math | 1 | 21.5 | |
BSC109 | Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (transferable from another Program) |
4 | 45 | 30 |
BSC102 | Health and Nutrition through the Life Span (transferable from another Program) |
3 | 45 | 3 |
NUR200 | Transition to the Registered Nursing | 1 | 15 | 75 |
NUR220 | Nursing Care: Fundamentals of Nursing | 6.5 | 76 | 10 |
NUR230 | Community Nursing | 3 | 45 | 63 |
NUR240 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing and Lab | 8 | 98 | 39 |
NUR241 | Nursing Care: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing | 5 | 63 | 8 |
NUR242 | Nursing Care: Mental Health Nursing | 2 | 30 | |
NUR243 | Management and Leadership in Nursing | 3 | 50 | 273 |
NUR250 | Clinical Competencies in Nursing and Examination I | 6 | 140 | |
NUR251 | Clinical Competencies in Nursing II | 3 | ||
TOTAL | 76.5 | 951 | 699 |