Northwest Florida State College

Programme overview

The Associate in Science in Nursing is a campus-based, selective admissions program that prepares graduates to sit for the national licensure exam to become Registered Nurses (RNs). Instruction combines on-campus teaching, state-of-the-art Simulation Center learning, and real-life clinical experiences in local healthcare facilities. The college provides information about additional admissions steps (including a required post test after viewing the program information video) and offers advanced placement options for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

What you'll study

Students learn to assess and respond to health needs of individuals, groups and communities; promote healthy practices; and provide nursing care for people experiencing injury or disease. Learning emphasizes clinical skills developed in local healthcare settings and reinforced through simulation technology.

Entry requirements

The program is selective and requires application and acceptance to enroll. Applicants must complete program-specific admissions steps noted by the college (including an information session post test). The ASN Student Handbook and additional admissions requirements are provided by the college; LPNs may be eligible for advanced placement.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to take the national licensure exam to become RNs and most new graduates begin working as Registered Nurses within a few months of graduation. The page cites Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing employment of registered nurses projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032 and lists median/national salary figures referenced from that source.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The college notes a Money-Back Guarantee for Nursing graduates who meet eligibility criteria: graduates may be eligible for a refund of required program tuition if they are unable to find employment in their trained field within six months of successful program completion. Further details and eligibility are provided in the college catalog under Fees & Expenses.