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 990 hours of hands-on laboratory, clinical and simulation hours.
Oportunidades de Empleo
- Nursing Assistants
- Home Health Aides
- Personal Care Aides
The following information applies to the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Nursing Programs at the South Florida campus:
Effective September 8, 2022, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September 8, 2024.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp(link is external)
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
The following information applies to the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Nursing Programs at the Tampa Bay campus:
Effective December 13, 2022, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 13, 2024.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp(link is external)
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.