Nursing (R. N.)
| Program Purpose |
Prepares students to function effectively and safely in entry-level registered nursing practice. |
| Employment Types |
Registered Nurses are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, home health, public health, schools, physician's offices, nursing homes, and other settings. |
| Program Length |
72 credit hours |
| Admission Requirements |
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); meet all admission requirements of the College, including appropriate placement test scores; successfully complete any required developmental courses; complete the published required prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better; have a GPA of 2.5 or better; and have current American Heart Association BLS certification at the Healthcare Provider level. |
| Academic Division | |
| Financial Aid | |
| College Application | |
| Program Application |
This is a limited access program; applicants are accepted based on academic achievement. Persons interested in entering the nursing program should obtain information and an from the Division of Health Care Professions office in room 141 of the Technology and Professional Programs Building or from the Health Programs Student Specialist. A complete explanation of criteria for admission, application, and selection processes is available in the program application packet. application packet (pdf 96.33 kB) The program accepts students each fall, spring, and summer. There is a part-time program option with students attending classes in the evenings and on weekends; admission times vary. LPN transition students are accepted each fall, spring, and summer. LPN transitioning students may elect to enter the part-time evening and weekend program. A nursing program application, separate from the college admission application, is required by the respective deadline for the term for which entry is desired. See current catalog for admission deadlines. Letters announcing admission decisions will be sent out approximately four to six weeks after the deadline date. |
| Contact for More Info |
(850) 201-8441 or healthedu@tcc.fl.edu |
Course Information
Program Prerequisites*:
| BSC 2085 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BSC 2085L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BSC 2086 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BSC 2086L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| DEP 2004 | Human Development | 3 |
| HUN 1201 | Nutrition | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | College Composition | 3 |
| College Math | Select one of the following: | |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics I for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics II for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
* Must also have CPR Certification
