The ASN program application for Fall 2024 will open in March.

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Why Choose Nursing at State College of Florida?

Affordable. Student-focused. Flexible.

We prepare nurses to care for our community with:
Quality ACEN-accredited nursing education. Ranked Top 5 in Florida.*
Learning environments that promote collaboration and engagement.
Strong technical skills and clinical judgment.
Flexible classes available Evenings, Weekends and Online.
Experienced faculty members who are experts in their field.
Hands-on training in our advanced simulation center.

Upcoming Events

DEC
05

ASN Info Session 11:00 AM

JAN
17

ASN Info Session 12:00 PM

SCF Has Options at Any Stage of Your Nursing Journey.

Your Calling Is Within Reach.

Start your
nursing career

ASN Basic Program
designed for new students

This associate degree program is available days, evenings and weekends. It incorporates classroom and lab instruction, simulation education and clinical practice preparing graduates to become licensed RNs.
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Continue your
nursing education

ASN Transition Program
designed for LPNs

This associate degree program allows qualified licensed practical nurses with current knowledge and skills to accelerate their education toward their career path to becoming licensed RNs.
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Advance your
nursing career

BSN Program
designed for RNs

This bachelor’s degree program is offered to registered nurses online or on campus. It includes topics related to leadership and management, informatics, public health, nursing theory and research.
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Hear From Our Students

We Invest in the Success of Our Students

Nurses are in high demand nationwide. 100% of our ASN graduates have a job within 6 months of graduation.**
SCF has graduated over 3,000 nurses who have been successfully serving our community since 2010.
We partner with a wide range of health care facilities to provide the best networking opportunities.

State College of Florida Nursing Students

Locations

SCF Bradenton
5840 26th St. W. Bradenton

SCF Venice
8000 S. Tamiami Tr. Venice

SCF Lakewood Ranch
7131 Professional Pkwy, Sarasota

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Have Questions?

941-752-5209

scfnursing@SCF.edu

Hours of Operation, Bradenton Office

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Top Ranked Nursing Schools 2020-2021 RegisteredNursing.org
Top 5 Nursing Program in Florida
2023 Top Ranked Nursing School

*RegisteredNursing.org
**Data from 2020-21 FETPIP at FLDOE.org

The Associate in Science Program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

The Associate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). View the ASN Program Outcomes. The Baccalaureate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). View the RN-BSN Program Outcomes

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

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