Nursing R.N. (Bridge Option for Paramedics and Licensed Practical Nurses) (A.S.)
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing (R.N.) (Bridge Option for Paramedics and Licensed Practical Nurse) degree program combines general education and professional courses including lecture, laboratory and clinical education components. Graduates of the program are prepared to function as entry-level practitioners and are qualified to take the NCLEX to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). Admission to the program is limited and is based on academic performance and other criteria. This track is limited to employed paramedics and practical nurses with a current Florida or Compact State license who have the equivalent of at least six months of work experience in the last two years post graduation as a paramedic or LPN.
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RegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy program, named FSCJ’s Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing (R.N.) (Bridge Option for Paramedics and Licensed Practical Nurse) in their 2020 list of Best Paramedic to RN Programs.
Degree:
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Credit Hours:
72 Credits
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 2335
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
Certifications/Licensing
Successful completion of this program allows the individual to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to qualify for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for additional information.
Note: If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, please visit https://www.fscj.edu/academics/license-disclose to determine if this program will meet the selected state’s requirements to sit for licensure or certificate testing.
Accreditation
The associate nursing program at Florida State College at Jacksonville at North Campus, Deerwood Campus, and Nassau Center located in Jacksonville, Florida is 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 in Science in Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
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