2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXfacility. This fact may be cause for denial of entry intothe program because the student cannot successfullycomplete clinical portions of the program. A criminalhistory may also prevent the student from being allowedto take the NCLEX examination for licensure byaction of the Florida Board of Nursing.ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSRegular and punctual attendance in all classes and laboratories- by enrolling in a course, students obligate themselvesto attend regularly. In case of absence, it is the responsibilityof the student to contact the instructor prior tothe beginning of the scheduled class or clinical experience.Adherence to the policy of honesty in academic affairs - thestudent may be subject to administrative and/or disciplinarypenalties in acts of cheating, plagiarism, or failure tofulfill responsibilities in clinical areas.Achieve and maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 (“C” grade) orhigher in all general education courses - achieve and maintaina grade of 3.0 (“B” grade) in each and every nursingcourse. Theory and clinical grades are computed separately.Minimal passing grade for each is 80 percent;achievement in either theory or clinical of less than 80 percentconstitutes a failure in the course.Approximate additional costs:Uniforms $375Laboratory fees $325Textbooks $450Graduation pin $125Field trips $100Prefix Number Course Name Cr. Hrs.FIRST YEARFall Term# BSC 1086C Human Anatomy & Physiology II (G.E.) 4NUR 1020C Fundamentals of Nursing 6NUR 1141C Pharmacology 111Spring Term# HUN 1201 Nutrition 3** Humanities Elective (G.E.) 2NUR 1710C Medical-Surgical Nursing forAdults & Children I 611Summer Term# MCB 2010C Microbiology (G.E.) 4SECOND YEARFall Term* NUR 2209C Medical-Surgical Nursing forAdults & Children II 12* NUR 2005C Nursing Skills Lab 214Spring Term* NUR 2500C Nursing Care for Mental Health 4* NUR 2403C Nursing Care of Parents &Infants II 48Summer Term* NUR 2801C Nursing Practicum 5Computer Competency Required.# Must earn a “C” or higher.* Check the course descriptions for prerequisites.** Subject to change.NURSING(TRANSITION - LPN to RN)ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCEProgram Code: 1560(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 one-year academic program is designed for the LicensedPractical Nurse who wishes to become an AssociateDegree Nurse (ADN). The program, by building on previouslyacquired knowledge and skills, provides the studentwith the opportunity for upward mobility in nursing.The additional knowledge, attitude, and skills complete theAssociate Degree Nurse requirements needed to be eligibleto take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a RegisteredNurse (RN). The program is appending approval bythe Florida Board of Nursing. This Board has the authorityto deny a license to any applicant found guilty of violatingFlorida Statute 464.018 (Florida Board of Nursing, NursePractice Act - Professional Regulations).Length: One (1) year - 72 credit hours (47 credit hoursfollowing the completion of the prerequisites - 25 credithours)Students are admitted to this program once each year inthe Summer 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.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 school graduation.123