Nursing (RN) Associate in Science

Seminole State’s Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Florida Board of Nursing. Students accepted into this limited-access program study a broad range of subjects from sciences, nutrition and medical terminology to courses in medical-surgical, mental health, maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing. Additionally, required clinical experiences take place at area hospitals, extended-care facilities and community health organizations. Graduates are qualified to take the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) to practice as registered nurses. Students should be aware that acceptance to the College does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.

The Associate in Science degree in Nursing Generic ADN Track is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: 404.975.5000, fax: 404.975.5020.

This is a limited-access program. Students begin the generic ADN program three times each year in August (Term I), in January (Term II), or in May (Term III). Interested persons must first be admitted to Seminole State before becoming eligible to apply to the nursing program. The dates for application may vary. Students should be aware that acceptance to the College does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Provisional acceptance into the program is contingent on satisfying Seminole State-mandated and various healthcare agencies' requirements.

Nursing applications are available on the Nursing website and by attending a nursing information session. Dates of upcoming information sessions can be found on the Nursing website.

All students enrolled in a Healthcare Professional program with a clinical or practicum component will be required to complete a full background check with drug/alcohol screen. Students are encouraged to review the clinical facility requirements prior to beginning their course work.

The nursing program has specific requirements for admission. Candidates must:

• Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
• Complete the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or equivalent (SAT/ACT);
• Achieve a minimum adjusted individual total score of 78 percent on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS);
• Submit a disposition of any criminal offenses;
• Attain a grade of "C" or higher in all General Education course requirements. The recalculated GPA (prerequisite courses) must be 2.50 or higher. In accordance with College policy, the GPA will not be "rounded up."
• Submit a Nursing Application Packet, with all requirements, for consideration for admission to the program. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Students are selected for admission to the nursing program based on the following criteria:

Category 1:

Successful completion of ALL of the required nursing General Education courses and elective courses with a prerequisite GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Category 2:

Successful completion of ALL of the required nursing General Education and elective courses with a prerequisite GPA of 3.00-3.49.

Category 3:

Successful completion of ALL of the required nursing General Education and elective courses with a prerequisite GPA of 2.50-2.99.

Category 4:

Students with outstanding pre or co-requisite courses, in the following order (completed General Education and elective courses must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher):

1. Applicants who have completed: ENC 1101, MAC 1105, BSC 2010C, PSY 2012, HUN 2202, BSC 2093C, BSC 2094C, MCB 2010C, and DEP 2004 or Humanities
2. Applicants who have completed: ENC 1101, MAC 1105, BSC 2010C, PSY 2012, HUN 2202, BSC 2093C, BSC 2094C, and DEP 2004 or  Humanities
3. Applicants who have completed: ENC 1101, MAC 1105, BSC 2010C, PSY 2012, HUN 2202, BSC 2093C, and DEP 2004
4. Applicants who have completed: ENC 1101, MAC 1105, BSC 2010C, PSY 2012, HUN 2202, and BSC 2093C
5. Applicants who have completed: ENC 1101, MAC 1105, BSC 2010C, PSY 2012, and HUN 2202
6. Applicants who have completed: ENC 1101, MAC 1105, BSC 2010C, and PSY 2012

Applicants are given priority of admission within each sub-category based on:

• TEAS adjusted individual total score
• Completion of, and GPA in, prerequisite courses

All nursing courses feature Web-enhanced instruction. Students must have access to a computer with Internet capabilities while enrolled in the program.