2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXNURSING(TRANSITION - LPN to RN)ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCEProgram Code: 2230Description of Program: This one-year academic programis designed for the Florida Licensed Practical Nurse whowishes to become an Associate Degree Nurse. The program,by building on previously acquired knowledge andskills, provides the student with the opportunity for upwardmobility in nursing. The additional knowledge, attitude, andskills complete the Associate Degree Nurse requirementsneeded to be eligible to take the NCLEX Exam for licensureas a Registered Nurse. The program is approved by theFlorida Board of Nursing. This Board has the authority todeny a license to any applicant found guilty of violating FloridaStatute 464.018, (Florida Board of Nursing, Nurse PracticeAct - Professional Regulations).Length: One (1) year - 72 credit hours (48 credit hoursfollowing the completion of the prerequisites - 24 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. (Applicantswho wish to apply to more than one program mustsubmit a separate application for each nursing program.)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.5. Official Practical Nursing school transcript. PLEASENOTE: Each applicant, including current or past SFCCstudents, must request a copy of his/her transcript besent to the Admissions Office.6. 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 4ENC 1101 Freshman English I 3PSY 2012 General Psychology 3# MTB 2371 Math for Health Occupations 2# Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.The above prerequisites must be completed prior toSummer term. The acceptability of equivalents for anyof the courses will be determined by SFCC’s Dean ofStudent Services and/or Nursing Department Chair.PLEASE NOTE: Each applicant, including current or pastSFCC students, must request a copy of his/her transcriptbe sent to the Admissions Office.7. Current Florida LPN license (to be photocopied by theschool), or proof of application for Florida license, if holdingan out-of-state LPN license.8. Current CPR certificate that will not expire until completionof program, (to be photocopied by the school).9. Current IV Therapy certificate (to be photocopied by theschool).10. Completed Health History Questionnaire.11. References from the following sources:A) Current or most recent employer.B) Medical-Surgical supervisor with verification of 300hours within the past year.C) Person of your choice other than a relative.References may be mailed or delivered by student if ina sealed envelope.12. Completed registration form and fee for NLN AccelerationExamination. All items must be forwarded to theAdmissions Office at South Florida Community College,600 West College Drive, Avon Park, Florida 33825.13. 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 eight (8) prerequisite courses with agrade of “C” or higher in each course designated by an“#” and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students musthave completed 18 hours prior to the Summer term.Additional prerequisite courses are as follows:Prefix Number Course Name Cr. Hrs.# HUN 1201 Nutrition (G.E.) 3# DEP 1004 Human Development (G.E.) 3# BSC 1086C Human Anatomy &Physiology II (G.E.) 4CGS 1100C Intro. to Microcomputers usingWindow (G.E.) 2# Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.2. Achievement at the 40th percentile or above on the NLNAcceleration Examination.3. Verification of a minimum of 300 hours ofmedical-surgical experience within the past year. Verificationmust be an official document (such as a com-128