Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 2171/2071 - Catalog 2017/2018
Linda Vought, Office Assistant, 386-506-3250, Linda.Vought@daytonastate.edu
Patricha Dabney, Administrative Specialist, 386-506-3721, Patricha.Dabney@daytonastate.edu
Maria Smith, 386-506-3069, Maria.Smith@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide an innovative learning environment that promotes excellence in the field. Programs prepare students to exhibit professionalism, ethical behaviors and competency in meeting the dynamic health-care needs of individuals across the lifespan, amongst diverse cultures and across health-care continuums.
Description:
The associate degree nursing program prepares students to pursue a career in nursing by providing high quality instruction in classroom, laboratory and clinical learning environments. Healthcare employment opportunities are available in long-term care, home health, hospital, and outpatient settings. Clinical experiences are provided at local extended care facilities, hospitals, and other community agencies. Job title: Registered Nurse. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses.
Classes admitted in January and August. Registered nurses with associate of science degrees are eligible for admission to Daytona State College's bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree program.
Program Accreditation: The associate degree nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Information about tuition, fees and program length also may be obtained from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326 or call 404 975-5000.
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and bachelor's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Seek creative approaches in meeting the needs of individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan.
- Will determine the caring, spiritual and cultural needs of individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan.
- Will select professional and technical resources to manage care for individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan.
- Will propose best practices to meet the needs of individuals, families, groups and communities.
- Will select system resources to provide optimal care for individuals, families, groups and communities.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Approximate Additional Costs
Nursing Laboratory and Technology Fees (including liability insurance): Average $250 per semester
Textbooks: $1,000
Uniforms: $150
Laboratory Supplies: $225
NCLEX Exam: $435
Background Check/ Drug Screening/ Document Tracker: $120
Additional Admission Requirements
- This is a limited access program. How to Apply to the ADN Program
- Continuing enrollment approval will be required to enroll in the program specific courses based on a selection process after completed the General Education classes required.
- Applications for continuing enrollment are submitted May and September. Students will be approved for continuing enrollment based on specific admission criteria. Students must apply each application cycle until accepted based on the selection process.
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of 'C' or better is required before submitting a request for continuing enrollment: ENC 1101 (Introduction to Composition); MGF 2106 (Survey in Mathematics) OR MAC 1105 (College Algebra); PSY 1012 (General Psychology); and BSC 1085C (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab).
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better is the minimum required for consideration for continuing enrollment.
- Completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) or TEAS V with minimum scores of 59 percentile composite, 63 percentile mathematics and 69 percentile reading is required for continuing enrollment approval.
- Completion of health screening to include: recent physical examination; verification of immunization against influenza, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and Hepatitis 'B'; and PPD test for tuberculosis (or chest X-ray if indicated) is required prior to enrolling in program specific courses.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers to include adults, infant, children, and automatic external defibrillator (AED) affiliated with the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required prior to enrolling in program specific courses.
- Admissions into the program will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of both a drug screen and a background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- According to Florida Board of Nursing, convicted felons who have had their civil rights removed are not eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
- General education courses (pre- and co-requisites) and Nursing courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Students progressing to the bachelor of science in nursing program (BSN) program must complete the Humanities (6 credit) graduation requirement as established by Daytona State College for its Associate of Arts degree program. Students who are not progressing to the BSN can select a Humanities course from column I or II of the requirements established by Daytona State College for its Associate of Arts degree program.
- Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the nursing program as outlined in the nursing student policy handbook, as well as the college student handbook.
- Readmission and transfer nursing courses must have been taken within one year and evaluated by the nursing readmission and transfer committee. Transfer nursing students are accepted on a limited basis depending on space availability.
- Courses must be taken in the sequence published in the sample program of study.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 26 Credits
Communication Core (9 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (8 credits)
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
Students who choose the BSC 1085/1086 option to fulfill the biological sciences core requirements can use remaining credits to fulfill elective hours as appropriate. Both courses must be successfully completed to satisfy the biological sciences core requirements.
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Additional Required Courses - 4 Credits
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester (Prerequisite Courses)
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
| NUR2731C | Nursing Process IV and Lab | 10 |
5th Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| NUR2940C | Nursing Process V and Lab | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 72