Associate in Science Degree (CIP# 1351380100)
(A.S. to B.S. Career Path)
Limited-Access
This program is designed for students who are seeking employment as registered nurses.
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN), which measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry level nurse registered nurses. According to the laws governing state licensure, any candidate who has been arrested or convicted of any offense other than minor traffic violations will be required to petition the State Board of Nursing where they will take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam for permission to sit for the licensing exam. Completion of the nursing program does not ensure permission to sit for the licensing exam. Graduates of this traditional A.S. program may transfer to any Florida public college or university to complete a B.S.N (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program. Students wishing to transfer any credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution.
This program has been coordinated with local healthcare agencies, the State Department of Education and the State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 850, Atlanta, GA. 30326.
The Nursing Programs at Valencia College are a limited-access program. Admission to Valencia College does not imply acceptance to the Nursing Program; students must apply and be accepted to the program. General admission procedures for this program are found in the Admissions section of this catalog. The Division of Nursing provides information about specific admission criteria. Estimated program expenses are given in the financial section of this catalog.
Admission requirements that must be satisfied prior to submitting an application to the A.S. Degree Program in Nursing, Traditional Track are:
- Submit a completed Valencia Application for Admission; satisfy the requirements for Degree-Seeking Status and be in active student status
- Satisfy the college entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which you are placed
- Satisfactorily complete the general admission requirements for Health Sciences programs in the Admissions section of this catalog
Applicants must have a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 (including transfer coursework).
Students are strongly encouraged to consult their campus based health sciences advisor for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.
Complete the following prerequisites with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of C:
• Satisfy all of the entrance requirements (including a minimum score of 65 on the Test of Essential Academic Skills) for Health Sciences/Nursing programs
• Submit the completed Valencia Nursing Program application with the application fee
Start Right
Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, SLS 1122 (3 credits) or HSC1004 (3 credits) for students pending acceptance to a health sciences program and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits). The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the “Program Requirements” tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Career Program Advisor or create an education plan by logging into Atlas, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan.
Potential Careers
Salary & Earnings Information
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Contacts
Future Students
To learn more about this program, contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or 407-582-1507 or visit valenciacollege.edu/nursing/.
Current Students
Active Valencia students who are pending program acceptance may meet with the pending Nursing Program Advisor in the campus Student Services department. For Information Sessions, Admission Guides, Program Applications, and the most updated information, visit the website at: https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/health-sciences/index.php Accepted, in-program students will meet with their assigned Career Program Advisor after confirming acceptance.
Your Career Program Advisor contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Advisor.
Full-Time Pathway Plan
Program Outcomes
1. Evaluate evidenced-based nursing care to appraise client safety.
2. Interpret data from information technology to inform decision-making.
3. Interpret subjective and objective data to coordinate safe client care.
4. Employ legal and ethical standards of nursing conduct during all interactions.
5. Expand behaviors of scientific inquiry to promote client outcomes.
Traditional Track Curriculum
Plan of Study Grid | Prerequisite for Admission |
|---|
| Term 1 |
|---|
| |
| ENC 1101 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~ | 3 |
| BSC 1010C | GENERAL BIOLOGY I +*~ | 4 |
| ~ | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY +~ | 3 |
| MGF 1130 | MATHEMATICAL THINKING | 3 |
| |
| | |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Term 2 |
|---|
| |
| BSC 2093C | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I +*~ | 4 |
| HUN 2202 | ESSENTIALS OF NUTRITION WITH DIET THERAPY +* | 3 |
| MCB 2010C | MICROBIOLOGY +*~ | 4 |
POS 2041
| U.S. GOVERNMENT ~
or U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Year I |
|---|
| Term 1 |
|---|
| |
| BSC 2094C | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II +*~ | 4 |
| NUR 1020C | INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS +* | 6 |
| NUR 1061C | HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT +* | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Term 2 |
|---|
| NUR 1141C | HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING * | 3 |
| NUR 2221C | HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS IN ADULT HEALTH I +* | 6 |
| NUR 2522C | HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 12 |
| Term 3 |
|---|
| NUR 2223C | HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH II +* | 6 |
| NUR 1470C | HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC NURSING | 5 |
| | Credit Hours | 11 |
| Term 4 |
|---|
| NUR 2822C | PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS II | 6 |
| | Credit Hours | 6 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 72 |
Notes:
All accepted applicants are required to submit applications through Valencia for a criminal background check and drug testing. Applicants for Valencia’s Health Sciences Programs must be free of offenses that would disqualify them from a student clinical experience in a healthcare setting and must have their civil rights intact. This policy is in response to requirements by clinical agencies and state/federal regulations.
All specialized program courses are offered on the West Campus and may not be offered every session; some are offered at the Osceola Campus.
Upon earning the A.S. degree in Nursing, eligible applicants can continue at Valencia to complete the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) or a bachelor-level Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Echocardiography. The Nursing BSN degree is designed to expand your knowledge on integrated care, build nursing skills and prepare you for advanced positions withing the medical field.
Additional education at the bachelor’s level and professional experience can enhance your skills and create more career opportunities. Students who wish to continue their education should consult with their Career Program Advisor to determine the best education plan for their career goals.
Notes:
All accepted applicants are required to submit applications through Valencia for a criminal background check and drug testing. Applicants for Valencia’s Health Sciences Programs must be free of offenses that would disqualify them from a student clinical experience in a healthcare setting and must have their civil rights intact. This policy is in response to requirements by clinical agencies and state/federal regulations.
All specialized program courses are offered on the West Campus and may not be offered every session; some are offered at the Osceola Campus.
Upon earning the A.S. degree in Nursing, eligible applicants can continue at Valencia to complete the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) or a bachelor-level Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Echocardiography. The Nursing BSN degree is designed to expand your knowledge on integrated care, build nursing skills and prepare you for advanced positions withing the medical field.
Additional education at the bachelor’s level and professional experience can enhance your skills and create more career opportunities. Students who wish to continue their education should consult with their Career Program Advisor to determine the best education plan for their career goals.
