• • • • SCF Year to date: 63 took/63 passed = 100% 
      • National average  91.23 %  State average 88.03%

Program Dean: Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg

Department Chair: Dr. Sue Garland

Program Entrance Requirements and Program Application

Application to the Nursing Program requires admission to State College of Florida. A one-time $35 non-refundable application fee is required for Nursing programs. There is only one application fee required when applying to more than one campus.

Spring 2013 application period begins July 15, 2012 and  and continues through August 15, 2012  

Admission Criteria and Process for the Basic Nursing Program  

NEW Information for the Fall 2012 AS Nursing Program

Information for the Certified Nursing Assistant requirement   

Florida Dept of Health approved CNA programs

NOTE:  Some schools listed offer various programs for CNA. We will only accept the programs that are a minimum of 120 hours.

Please note:  students offered a seat in the Spring 2013 Basic Nursing Program must obtain CNA Certification by Nov. 1, 2012.

CPR - Health and Wellness Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Basic Nursing Program

For the student with no prior medical background

Transition Nursing Program

For the qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensure Requirements

Any student who has been convicted, had adjudication withheld, or has criminal charges pending other than a minor traffic violation will need to obtain approval from the Florida Board of Nursing for permission to take the licensure examination upon completion of the program.

Admission Policy

Nursing programs are limited enrollment programs with a selective admission process based upon GPA and completion of program requirements, general academic requirements, and passing scores on an entrance exam. Completion of program requirements ( prerequisites) are needed to make application to the nursing program. Additional general academic requirementsare also required.

Admission priority is given to:

Qualified applicants who have completed the most hours toward the degree (prerequisite and general academic requirements) and Overall and cumulative GPA on the courses required for the degree (with highest GPA's given priority)>

As enrollment is limited, completion of all or part of the academic courses required for the degree does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program.

To be considered for a nursing program a student must submit an application by the established deadline.  All qualified applications will be reviewed and an admission decision will be sent to the student (via student email) by the notification deadline.  Students not accepted to the program will have the opportunity to submit a new application for another admission period.  Admission policies regarding hours completed, testing, and GPA will apply.

Upon acceptance in to the program, additional background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings and CPR certification are required to meet local health care regulations. Based on the results of these checks and screenings, student may become ineligible for program admission. Students enrolled should understand that the required clinical experience in various health care facilities may expose them to environmental hazards and infectious disease including, but not limited to Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, and HIV/AIDS.

Program Admission Schedule

The Nursing program accepts students during the Fall and Spring semesters on the Bradenton and Venice campus.  The Transition program accepts students during the Fall and Spring semesters at the Lakewood Ranch campus.  Applications are accepted based on the schedule below.

Students are reminded that because of the very high interest in Nursing, we receive sufficient qualified applicants by the application deadlines.  We will not accept application received after the published deadline. Students must consider this when submitting their application by mail.  Application deadlines for program admission have been established and are outlined below:

Basic & Transition Nursing Programs

* Students will be contacted via their student email account regarding nursing admission decisions.  Qualified applicants who are not admitted to a specific semester will have the opportunity to submit a new application for another admission period.

Cost of the Program

Basic Nursing Program - estimated cost

Transition Nursing Program - estimated costs

Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Nursing Forms

Nursing Career Network - Job Resource Center

Contact the Nursing Department at: (941) 752-5209