2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXNURSING - Programs of Study:1550 Nursing (Generic - RN) – Associate in Science1560 Nursing (Transition LPN to RN) – Associate in Science2220 Nursing (Generic - RN) – Associate in AppliedScience2221 Pre-Nursing Generic – Awaiting Entry - A.A.S.2230 Nursing (Transition LPN to RN) – Associate inApplied Science2231 Pre-Nursing Transition – Awaiting Entry -A.A.S.3390 Nurse Assistant – Occupational Certificate3400 Practical Nursing (LPN) – Occupational Certificate3401 Pre-Practical Nursing – Awaiting EntryNURSING (GENERIC - RN)ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCEProgram Code: 1550(Pending Florida Board of Nursing Approval)Description of Program: Students should consult with acounselor, advisor, and/or university representative prior toenrolling in this program.This two-year academic program is designed for the beginningnursing student who wishes to become an AssociateDegree Nurse (ADN). The program provides the studentthe opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitude, andskills needed to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam forlicensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). The program ispending approval by the Florida State Board of Nursing.This Board has the authority to deny a license to any applicantfound guilty of violating Florida Statute 464.018 (FloridaBoard of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act - Professional Regulations).Length: Two (2) years - 72 credit hours (53 credit hoursfollowing the completion of the prerequisites- 19 credithours)Students are admitted to this program once each year inthe Fall term with application packets available January15.The ADN program is a limited access program.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSThe following materials and activities must be completedand submitted to the Admissions Office by March 1 in orderfor an applicant to be considered for admission:1. Completed South Florida Community College Applicationfor Admission.2. Completed Supplemental Nursing Application. (Applicantswho wish to apply to more than one programmust submit a separate application for each nursingprogram.)3. Placement test scores from any one of the followingtests: ACT, SAT I , or FCELPT. Applicants may schedulethese tests through the College’s Testing Center.4. Official high school transcript, General Education Diploma,or equivalent verifying proof of high schoolgraduation.5. Official college transcript(s) verifying the completion ofthe following courses and all other college work attempted:Prefix Number Course Name Cr. Hrs.# BSC 1085C Human Anatomy &Physiology I (G.E.) 4ENC 1101 Freshman English I (G.E.) 3PSY 2012 General Psychology (G.E.) 3# MTB 2371 Mathematics for HealthOccupations 2STA 2023 Elementary Statistics (G.E.) 3CHM 1020C Intro. to General Chemistry (G.E.) 419# Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.The above prerequisites must be completed prior to Summerterm. The acceptability of equivalents for any of thecourses will be determined by SFCC’s Dean of StudentServices and/or Nursing Department Chair. PLEASENOTE: Each applicant, including current or past SFCC students,must request a copy of his/her transcript be sent tothe Admissions Office.6. Completed Health History Questionnaire.7. References from the following sources:A) Current or most recent employer.B) Two persons of your choice other than a relative.References may be mailed or delivered by studentif in a sealed envelope.8. Completed registration form and fee for NLN Pre-AdmissionExamination. All items must be forwarded tothe Admissions Office at South Florida CommunityCollege, 600 West College Drive, Avon Park, Florida33825.9. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BSC 1085C &BSC 1086C), Math for Health Occupations (MTB 2371),and Nutrition (HUN 1201) must have been taken withinseven (7) years of admission to the program.SELECTION CRITERIAThere are specific criteria which will be used when selectingstudents for the program. These criteria are as follows:1. Completion of the nineteen (19) prerequisite hours witha grade of “C” or higher in each course designated byan “#” and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Studentsmust have completed these courses prior to Springterm and prior to meeting with the Nursing SelectionCommittee.121