Professional Nursing Program
Program Description
The Professional Nursing program is designed to provide the knowledge, clinical skills, nursing values and experience necessary for an entry-level professional nursing position. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.018) to become licensed as a registered nurse.
Profession Overview
Occupational Profile.
Standard Length of Program: 20 Months
Program Core Courses:
| Course Titles | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| American History | 3 |
| Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| Math for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Introduction To Microbiology | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 |
| Pharmacology Principles in Nursing | 3 |
| Adult Health Nursing I | 9 |
| Maternal-Child Nursing | 8 |
| Adult Health Nursing II | 10 |
| Nursing Leadership and Management | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 72 |
Award: Associate in Science Degree
This program includes distance learning (online) courses.
Service Area
The college serves students in Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus and Alachua counties.
Special Requirements
- All program candidates must undergo a criminal background/abuse check. Candidates with a criminal record may not be eligible for entry into the nursing programs.
- Upon successful completion of this program, you will then be eligible to sit for the state NCLEX–RN exam.
- It is necessary that students have reliable transportation to all of the assigned hospitals and clinical sites.
- Upon acceptance into the program, proof of immunization, including TB testing is required.
- All students are required to perform community service hours prior to completion of the program.
Consumer Content
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