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2024-2025 Catalog

Nursing (A.S.)


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State CIP Code 1351380100

 

Selective Program Admissions

Certain programs are labeled as “selective” and require applicants to fulfill additional requirements before being accepted. Furthermore, there may be a limited number of available seats in the program. Please review the additional criteria provided below and visit the program’s website for any further information.

This program is a Selective Admission program subject to additional program policies. Policies are strictly enforced and students should work with a Student Success Navigator rather than self-advise. The admission criteria and process are subject to change; students should refer to the Selective Program Admissions/Nursing (A.S.) webpage for the most current information. All courses in the A.S. Nursing program, including general education and core courses, must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” to graduate with the A.S. Degree in Nursing.

The Associate in Science in Nursing has a twice-a-year admissions process to begin nursing coursework in the Fall or Spring semester. Those who plan to apply to the program may wish to complete specified General Education coursework to prepare a more competitive application. Applicants must complete a program application in addition to the College application, must meet or exceed the minimum cumulative GPA requirement, and must pass the Nursing Admission Examination to be considered for selection into the program. Students selected for this program must meet matriculation criteria, including fingerprinting, a criminal background check, drug screen, proof of immunization, and CPR Certification, as required by clinical facilities. Interested students should review all application materials and selection criteria on the Nursing website. Contact the Nursing Department at (850) 729-6400 or asnursing@nwfsc.edu for additional information. 

General Education


Unless otherwise noted, select one course from each category; see the A.S. Degree General Education Requirements  section of catalog for specific course listings. A minimum grade of “C” in each General Education course is required.

Total General Education Credits Required: 20


Total Core Credits Required: 52


Technical Electives (Not Required)


Total Program Credits Required: 72


Suggested Two Year Academic Plan


This program admits students twice per year to begin NUR courses in the fall or spring semesters. Below is a sample academic plan for these students admitted in the identified semester.

Nursing (A.S.) (NURS)
First Year
Summer, Spring, or Fall Semester
BSC1085C Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 Credit Hours ♦  
ENC1101 English Composition I - 3 Credit Hours ♦  
STA2023 Statistics - 3 Credit Hours ♦  
Total Semester Hours:  10
Fall or Spring Semester (“Semester 1 in Nursing Program”)
BSC1086C Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 Credit Hours  
HUN2201 Nutrition - 3 Credit Hours  
NUR1021C Nursing Process I - 6 Credit Hours  
NUR1021L Nursing Process I Clinical Experience - 4 Credit Hours  
Total Semester Hours:  17
Spring or Fall Semester (“Semester 2 in Nursing Program”)
DEP2004 Human Growth and Development - 3 Credit Hours  
Humanities Core General Education Course ** 3 Credit Hours ♦
NUR1231C Nursing Process II - 5 Credit Hours  
NUR1750L Nursing Process II - Clinical Experience - 4 Credit Hours  
NUR1141 Pharmacologic Principles in Nursing - 2 Credit Hours   
Total Semester Hours:  17
Second Year
Fall or Spring Semester (“Semester 3 in Nursing Program”)
MCB2010C Microbiology, Allied Health - 4 Credit Hours  
NUR2233C Nursing Process III - 6 Credit Hours  
NUR2233L Nursing Process III – Clinical Experience - 4 Credit Hours  
Total Semester Hours:  14
Spring or Fall Semester (“Semester 4 in Nursing Program”)
Social Sciences (Civic Literacy Competency Requirement)- 3 Credit Hours
NUR2241C Nursing Process IV - 5 Credit Hours  
NUR2241L Nursing Process IV – Clinical Experience - 3 Credit Hours  
NUR2811L Nursing Capstone - 3 Credit Hours  
Total Semester Hours:  14
Total Program Hours:  72

* While any Core General Education Mathematics course is acceptable, Statistics (STA 2023) should be strongly considered because it is a required course in the RN to BSN program.

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Symbol Description
Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements.
Ω Courses listed with this symbol meet the Civic Literacy Competency as outlined in section 1007.25(4), Florida Statutes (F.S.).

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