A.S. Degree, Nursing (R. N.)

Degree Type: AS
Major Code: RN-AS
CIP: 1318110100

The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and the Florida State Board of Nursing. Graduates receive an Associate in Science degree in Nursing and become eligible to take the licensure examination to practice as registered nurses. There are several tracks to become a registered nurse (RN):

• The 22-month generic track for beginning nursing student (day track)
• The 20-month generic track for beginning nursing student (evening/weekend track)
• The one-year career mobility transition track for qualified Florida certified Paramedic, licensed Respiratory Therapist and licensed Practical Nurses (Career Transition Track)

The Associate Degree Nursing program (ADN) is a limited-access program. Students begin the generic ADN program once each year in August (Term I day track) or in January (Term II evening/weekend track). Interested persons must first be admitted to SCC before becoming eligible to apply to the Nursing program. Please note that the dates for the application period may vary from semester to semester. Students should be aware that acceptance to the college does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Provisional acceptance into the nursing program is contingent on satisfying SCC-mandated and healthcare agencies' requirements.

State Boards of Nursing have a responsibility to protect the public. In carrying out this responsibility, Boards of Nursing reserve the right to deny licensure to anyone who has been convicted of a crime other than minor traffic violations. All students applying for admission to the nursing program will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses which could potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statute 400.211).

The nursing program has specific requirements for admission. Candidates must:

• apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
• complete the College Placement Test (CPT) or equivalent (SAT/ACT);
• have an intermediate Algebra skill level (satisfied by completion of MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra or a CPT test score which makes the student eligible for MAC 1105 College Algebra);
• achieve a minimum of 55% on the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) reading comprehension and 50% composite score;
• submit a criminal background check and a disposition of any criminal offenses;
• have attained a grade of C or better in all general education course requirements with a minimum overall 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale. In accordance with college policy,the GPA will not be "rounded up." A completed Nursing Admission Request Packet with all requirements must be submitted for consideration for admission to the program. Incomplete application packets will not be considered for admission. (See specific track descriptions for additional requirements applicable to the track).

Students are selected for admission to the nursing program based on the following criteria:

Category 1.

Successful completion of ALL the required nursing General Education courses and support course with a re-calculated GPA of 3.00 or better.

Category 2.

Successful completion of ALL the required nursing General Education and support courses with a re-calculated GPA of 2.50-2.9.

Category 3.

Students with outstanding General Education or support courses, in the following order:

• Applicants who have not completed either the Humanities or Nutrition and Diet Therapy course and include a Plan of Completion Form that correlates with the program pre or co-requisites.
• Applicants who have not completed one course, other than Humanities, Nutrition, or the sciences, and include a Plan of Completion Form that correlates with the program pre- or co-requisites.
• Applicants who have not completed one science course, and include a Plan of Completion Form that correlates with the program pre or co-requisites.
• Applicants who have not completed two courses (except science courses and include a Plan of Completion Form that correlates with the program pre or co-requisites.
• Applicants who have not completed two science courses, or three or more courses and include a Plan of Completion Form that correlates with the program pre or co-requisites.

Applicants are given priority of admission within each category based on:

• The date of completion of the General Education and support courses.
• Re-calculated GPA for General Education and support courses.
• NET reading score.
• NET cumulative score.
• Completion of the Tech Prep Program (must show documentation in application packet).
• The date the application was submitted.

All nursing courses have Web-enhanced instruction. Students must have access to a computer with Internet capabilities while enrolled in the program.

Students applying for admission to the nursing program will be requested to complete an FBI criminal background check including:

• Online check of the office of the Inspector General related to parties excluded from participation in Medicare/Medical and all federal healthcare programs.
• Online search of U.S. General Services Administration of parties excluded from federal procurements and nonprocurements programs.

All students entering a healthcare program with a clinical component will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses, which could potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statute 400.211). Admission into clinicals is at the discretion of the clinical agencies.

The Associate in Science degree in Nursing Generic ADN Track is accredited by the National League for Nursing and the Florida Board of Nursing. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, 1.800.669.1656.

Did you know?

SCC's Nursing Program utilizes the Internet and ANGEL to enhance classroom experiences.