Nursing (R.N.) - Associate in Science

College of Nursing

NURSE-AS

Effective Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640) through Present (CIP#1351380100)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

Heather Chastain
Associate Dean
Chastain.Heather@spcollege.edu
727-341-3697

Health Education Advising
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HealthAdvising@spcollege.edu
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Dr. Jean Lee
Dean
lee.jean@spcollege.edu
727-341-3780

Program Summary

Fully transferable to Bachelor’s Degree at SPC or to any state university in Florida. Program begins in August and January with a traditional, LPN-RN and evening/weekend track.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:

the recommended order in which to take the program courses
suggested course when more than one option exists
which semester each course is typically offered
if the course has a prerequisite
courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways.

Archive

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply clinical reasoning consistent with the novice registered nurse within contemporary health care environments.
Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge to provide safe and quality care.
Utilize communication and collaboration strategies with clients, their support systems, and members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Assimilate the role of a novice registered nurse through exhibiting the core values of the profession of nursing.

Admission Requirements

Health Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program, including course requirements, GPA and the application process.
A health program advising request can be made here: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/16998/

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses. Any student who makes a grade of less than “C” in a course in the nursing program that is a prerequisite to a nursing course will be ineligible to continue in the nursing program. Likewise, the clinical component of any nursing rotation must be satisfactorily passed. An overall 2.0 average is required to enroll in sophomore nursing courses. Credit must be earned in or prior to the prescribed sequence.

Program Requirements

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS Gen Ed

Credits 6

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Communications - Composition- Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Humanities and Fine Arts-Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Computer/Information Literacy Competency

Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Enhanced World View

Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview course list. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Civic Literacy

Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). Students completing AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

AMH 2010

History of the United States I (Active)

AMH 2010H

Honors History of the United States I (Active)

AMH 2020

History of the United States II (Active)

AMH 2020H

Honors History of the US II (Active)

POS 2041

American National Government (Active)

POS 2041H

Honors American National Government (Active)

SUPPORT COURSES

Mathematics (Select 3 credits)

Credits 3

Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics requirement for this AS degree.

STA 2023

Elementary Statistics (Active)

STA 2023H

Honors Elementary Statistics (Active)

SUPPORT COURSES

Ethics (Select 3 credits)

Credits 3

Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement for this AS degree. Students are strongly advised to select the Healthcare Ethics topic when they register for PHI 1600.

PHI 1600

Introduction to Ethics (Active)

PHI 1600H

Honors Introduction to Ethics (Active)

SUPPORT COURSES

Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)

Credits 3

Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science requirement for this AS degree.

PSY 1012

General Psychology (Active)

PSY 1012H

Honors General Psychology (Active)

SUPPORT COURSES

Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)

Credits 3

Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science and Civic Literacy course requirement for this AS degree. Students completing AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.