The Associate of Science in Nursing degree prepares the students to meet the requirements for the NCLEX-RN examination by the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) and meets the standards of the Florida Board of Nursing. This program’s mission is to contribute to the health and quality of life of a multicultural society, through academic excellence and offerings that meet the needs of society in general, thus expanding students’ personal, professional, ethical, and social growth. Its commitment is to excellence in education, integration of technology, the provision of research experiences, community service, development of specific skills, and the use of information systems and teamwork, through an interdisciplinary health teamwork approach. It promotes the development of the teaching-learning process through critical thinking, clinical judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork. These skills are within the context of the ethical-legal aspects of professional relations, and the value of life, health, and dignity of the whole person. The curriculum consists of 67 credits and 510 hours of hands-on laboratory, clinical and simulation hours.

Employment Opportunities

• Acute Care Nurse
• Home Healthcare Nurse
• Hospice Nurse
• Telehealth Nurse

Current program capacity is at its maximum.