Nursing (R.N.) - LPN Transitional Program - Associate in Science
College of Nursing
LPN-NURSE-AS
Program Leadership Information
Health Education Center
Advising
hec_advising@spcollege.edu
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Advising
hec_advising@spcollege.edu
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Leah Olsen
Program Director
Olson.Leah@SPCollege.edu
727-341-4365
Program Director
Olson.Leah@SPCollege.edu
727-341-4365
Dr. Jean Lee
Dean
lee.jean@spcollege.edu
727-341-3780
Dean
lee.jean@spcollege.edu
727-341-3780
Program Summary
This program is fully transferable to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at SPC or to any state university in Florida. The day program begins in May. The evening program begins August and January. If admitted in May, you will have needed to complete additional general education courses prior to admission in order to graduate within the three semesters. Access to a computer is helpful!
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
- 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 have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Admission Requirements
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
Communications - Composition- Core
Communications - Composition- Core
3
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.
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.
3
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
0
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.
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.
0
Enhanced World View
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course 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.
Complete at least one 3-credit course 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.
0
Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy
0
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). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
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; approved 5/29/2024.
SUPPORT COURSES
Mathematics (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for this AS degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for this AS degree.
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.
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.
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.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science Core requirement and the 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; approved 5/29/2024.
SUPPORT COURSES: Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology
Complete 12 credits
Credits 12
SUPPORT COURSES
Computer and Information Literacy Competency (Complete 1 course)
Credits 0
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. Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency
requirement for this AS degree.
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. Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency
requirement for this AS degree.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
1st Term in Program (Complete 21 credits)
Credits 21
Total: 72