Associate in Science
College of Nursing
Nursing (R.N.)
NURSE-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Spring 2023 (615).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Spring 2023 (615), 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
Leah Olsen
Program Director
727-341-4365
Health Education Advising
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Jamie Hofrichter
Program Director
727-302-6858
Hofrichter.Jamie@SPCollege.edu
Program Summary
Fully transferable to Bachelor’s Degree at SPC or to any state university in Florida. Program begins in August and January with a traditional, LPN-RN and evening/weekend track.
Florida CIP Code
1351380100 - Nursing R.N.
Federal CIP Code
51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Admission Rules
NOTE: Information has been updated to reflect admissions requirements in effect for Fall 2022. Please review the Nursing A.S.:Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Nursing A.S.: Admission Guide program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. If you are an LPN interested in the LPN to RN transitional program, check here: Nursing A.S.: LPN to RN transitional. If you are a Paramedic interested in the Associate in Science program for Paramedic, check here: Nursing A.S.: for Paramedic. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission. 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.
GENERAL NURSING SUBPLAN
1st Term in Program (Complete 10 credits)
GENERAL NURSING SUBPLAN
2nd Term in Program (Complete 11 credits)
GENERAL NURSING SUBPLAN
3rd Term in Program (Complete 11 credits)
GENERAL NURSING SUBPLAN
4th Term in Program (Complete 10 credits)
SUPPORT COURSES
Mathematics (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics 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
Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
Other (Complete 12 credits)
SUBPLAN
Select ONE subplan from below (Complete 42 credits)
LPN TRANSITIONAL SUBPLAN
1st Term in Program (Complete 21 credits)
Gold Standard articulated credit
LPN TRANSITIONAL SUBPLAN
2nd Term in Program (Complete 11 credits)
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LPN TRANSITIONAL SUBPLAN
3rd Term in Program (Complete 10 credits)
SUPPORT COURSES
Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science and Civic Literacy course requirement for this AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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
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
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
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
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.