Nursing (RN) ADN Transition Program, Associate in Science
The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Pasco-Hernando State College at the West campus in New Port Richey, FL; East Campus in Dade City, FL; North Campus in Brooksville, FL; and Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel, FL are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
The purpose of this program track is to allow an entry point into the Associate Degree in Nursing program for the licensed practical nurse and paramedic. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate receives an Associate in Science Nursing degree and is eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.018, and to transfer to the State University System.
Upon acceptance and enrollment into this program, LPNs will receive 17 advanced college-credit semester hours based on practical nursing education and paramedics will receive 11 advanced college-credit semester hours based on paramedic education, for the Associate in Science in Nursing (RN) - ADN Transition program only.
Program Code: AS-NLT/APP-NLT(LPN) or AS-NPT/APP-NPT(Para)
Prerequisites
Note(s): Prerequisites - These 21 hours of prerequisites must be completed before admission to the program and are included in the 30 hours of General Education requirements and Support Courses.
Students must complete all required developmental education courses.
Total Credit Hours: 21
Paramedic
Freshman-Session IIIB (Paramedics Only)
| NUR 1006 | Nursing Fundamentals/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| NUR 1006L | Nursing Fundamentals Clinical/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Licensed Practical Nurses and Paramedics
Sophomore-Session I
| NUR 1200 | Adult Nursing I/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| NUR 1200L | Adult Nursing I Clinical /ADN Transition | 3.5 cr. |
| NUR 2403 | Family Nursing Care (Transitions) | 4.5 cr. |
| NUR 2403L | Family Nursing Care Clinical (Transition) | 3 cr. |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Sophomore-Session II
| NUR 2261 | Adult Nursing II (Generic & Transition) | 5 cr. |
| NUR 2261L | Adult Nursing II Clinical | 5 cr. |
| NUR 2820 | Nursing Role & Scope | 1 cr. |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area V Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
General Education and Support Courses: 30 Semester Hours
Nursing Education: 42 Semester Hours
Total Hours: 72 Semester Hours
Special Program Requirements
CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.
A grade of "B" or higher in each nursing course must be earned to continue in the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Nursing courses may be repeated only on the recommendation of the nursing faculty and the Associate Dean of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Health Programs and approval of the Office of Academic Affairs, West Campus, and if space is available.
Satisfactory completion of the 72 semester hours of approved credit with a grade of "C" or higher in all general education courses and a "B" or higher in all nursing courses is required for successful completion of this program.
A minimum of 15 hours of credit in nursing in 2000-level courses must be completed in residence at PHSC.