PROGRAM GOAL: The purpose of the associate degree nursing program is to prepare students for eligibility to apply for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensing Examination.
The nursing program is fully approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League of Nursing and the Accrediting Commission. Institutional membership is maintained in the NLN Council of Associate Degree Programs and the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing.
Upon successful completion of the prescribed course of study, students receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing which enables them to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of this examination, the Registered Nurse (R.N.) License is received.
This program will articulate into a baccalaureate degree program in nursing at all universities in the State University System.
Before beginning this program of study, students should obtain a program application packet from the Division of Health Sciences containing a current listing of admission and course requirements.
(The items below are listed only as a general guide. Students should obtain a current application packet for the complete listing of entry requirements.)
It should be understood that admission to the nursing program is a selective process. The satisfaction of minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission. When space is limited, preference may be given to students within the community college's assigned district.
Deadline for Selection: All entry requirements, as outlined in the program application packet, must be completed by the appropriate deadlines for the two start dates each year. The deadline for the fall start date is the last working day of February and the deadline for the spring start date is the last working day of September.
Requirements after Conditional Acceptance:
A. Satisfactory fingerprint / criminal background check. B. Copy of Valid CPR certification. Either the American Heart Association Health Care Provider Life Support Course or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer is acceptable. C. Completion of physical examination (with satisfactory results), including copy of immunization form.
Refer to Nursing Student Handbook for retention, dismissal, and readmission policies.
Transfer Credit: Academic courses taken at other colleges are transferable provided credit and laboratory hours correspond with those required at GCSC. CLEP credits are acceptable for transfer according to college policy. The possibility of transferring nursing courses can be determined only after a review of the individual's transcript and course outlines. Advanced placement students are admitted on a space-available basis.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES CH# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.
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