SCHOOL OF NURSING
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Build the knowledge and skills for a professional nursing career.
Our ASN program provides a strong foundation in nursing science with general education, natural sciences, and hands-on clinical experience to prepare you for the next step in your career.
60 Semester Credit Hours
NCLEX-RN Preparation
Clinical Experience
Career-Focused Education
AT A GLANCE
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
CREDIT HOURS
60 Semester Hours
LICENSURE PREP
Prepare for NCLEX-RN
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Clinical & Laboratory Training
CAREER OUTLOOK
Begin a Career in Nursing
Program Overview
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program provides students with general education in natural sciences and mathematics, along with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to work in a healthcare environment.
Theoretical instruction is complemented with clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings, giving students a broad, holistic, and reality-based understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to begin a professional nursing career.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, the student should be able to:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provide accurate patient assessments.
- Provide appropriate healthcare interventions.
- Function as a beginning-level nurse in various healthcare settings.
- Use critical thinking and communication skills.
- Understand and utilize nursing-related equipment.
- Practice ethical and legal standards.
- Recognize the needs of diverse populations.
- Promote health and wellness across the lifespan.
- Prepare to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
General Education (15 Credits)
English, humanities, social sciences and mathematics.
Science & Foundations
Courses include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry and nutrition.
Core Nursing Courses (45 Credits)
Nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical, maternal, pediatric, psychiatric and more.
Clinical & Lab Learning
Hands-on experience in real healthcare settings.
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Median Salary for Registered Nurses in Florida
$84,190 /year ($40.48 /hour)
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2023)
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