Associate in Science Degree: Registered nursing

72 Credit Hours

RN Course Requirements 

North Florida Community College has provisional approval from the Florida State Board of Nursing to offer the Associate in Science Degree for Registered Nursing. Twenty-four students are admitted into the program in January of each year. This two year (six semesters) program will prepare the graduate to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Achievement of a passing score on this exam and licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing will enable the graduate to seek employment as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.

Entrance Requirements

All interested nursing applicants should make an appointment with the nursing advisor to review their academic plan for admission 1-2 years prior to their anticipated date of enrollment. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at North Florida Community College offers a choice of two tracks for completion. Students who are not Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) will apply in the  summer to enter the general track in which is 72 credit hours and begins each January. Students who are currently licensed as LPN’s in the State of Florida may apply in the summer to enter the general track and/or the LPN-Bridge track which is a 5 semester (62 credit hours) program that begins in the summer. Completion of minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee acceptance into either track. The ADN Program is a limited access program. Admission to the ADN Program is on a selective admission basis.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Complete and submit to the college admissions office an NFCC application for admission and pay the $20 non-refundable fee.
• Submit high school transcripts and transcripts from previously or currently enrolled colleges.
• If previously or currently enrolled at NFCC, be in good academic standing.
• A course in basic computer skills is not required for entering the ADN Program. However, it will be assumed that the applicant has basic computer skills and will be able to demonstrate such ability during the program of study.
• Satisfactory completion of placement test and all college preparatory work. 
• Completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better:
• ENC1101
• BSC 2085
• BSC 2086
• DEP 2004
• MAC 1105
• No more than (2) two failures on any pre-requisite science or math course or a combination of courses. If the failures were eight (8) or more years ago, the nursing admission committee may still consider the student’s application for admission. If the failures have been within the last eight years, the student is ineligible for the ADN Program.
• Regardless of the student’s cumulative GPA, a “D” in any pre-requisite course is not acceptable for admission into the program.
• Approximately 4-6 months prior to the student’s anticipated admission into the ADN Program, the student must make arrangements to take the HESI Admission Test. A minimum score of 75 must be obtained in order to apply for acceptance into the ADN Program. Information regarding the HESI admission test can be obtained from the Nursing Advisor. 
• Mandatory attendance at an orientation session to establish nursing file and answer questions. Dates and times will be made available to all applicants.

NOTE: BSC 2085 and BSC 2086 must have been completed within the last five (5) years of enrollment into the ADN Program. If it has been more that 5 years but less than 8 years since enrollment in BSC 2085 and BSC 2086, the student may still meet requirements through enrollment and completion of BCS 2084 with a grade of B or better. 

Additional minimal requirements for the LPN Bridge track:

• The LPN must present documentation of a current and valid Florida LPN license, with no problems, variances, restrictions, stipulations or like conditions for the duration of enrollment in the ADN program.
• Submit documentation of employment as an LPN for at least 6 months. Employment as an LPN must be within two years prior to the application date. Work experience is subject to verification.  

Additional information regarding the nursing program is available from the registered nursing office.  All interested applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a nursing faculty advisor.

Visit the Nursing Homepage for more information about the program.