Associate in Science
College of Nursing
Nursing (R.N.) - LPN Transitional Program
LPN-NURSE-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Health Education Center
Advising
Leah Olsen
Program Director
727-341-4365
Dr. Jean Lee
Dean
727-341-3780
Program Summary
This program is fully transferable to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at SPC or to any state university in Florida. The day program begins in May. The evening program begins August and January. If admitted in May, you will have needed to complete additional general education courses prior to admission in order to graduate within the three semesters. Access to a computer is helpful!
Florida CIP Code
1351380100 - Nursing R.N.
Federal CIP Code
51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Admission Rules
A health program advising request can be made here: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/16998/
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses. Any student who makes a grade of less than “C” in a course in the nursing program that is a prerequisite to a nursing course will be ineligible to continue in the nursing program. Likewise, the clinical component of any nursing rotation must be satisfactorily passed. An overall 2.0 average is required to enroll in sophomore nursing courses. Credit must be earned in or prior to the prescribed sequence.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
1st Term in Program (Complete 20 credits)
Gold Standard articulated credit
MAJOR CORE COURSES
2nd Term in Program (Complete 10 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
3rd Term in Program (Complete 12 credits)
SUPPORT COURSES
Mathematics (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
Ethics (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement for this AS degree. Students are strongly advised to select the Healthcare Ethics topic when they register for PHI 1600.
SUPPORT COURSES: Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology
Complete 12 credits
SUPPORT COURSES
Computer and Information Literacy Competency (Complete 1 course)
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required. Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.