Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 207100 - Catalog 2025/2026
Nursing Office, 386-506-3250
Dr. Krystal Evans, Assistant Chair, 386-789-7326, Krystal.Evans@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown-Mack, Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Allen School of Nursing is to provide an innovative learning environment that promotes excellence in the professional role. Programs prepare students to exhibit professionalism, ethical behaviors, and competency in meeting the dynamic healthcare needs of individuals across the lifespan, and across healthcare 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 admit in January and August. When the associate nursing degree is completed and the graduate obtains licensure, the graduate is 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. (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, 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 (SACSCOC) to award associates and baccalaureate degrees. Daytona State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Patient Centered Care: The graduate of the associate degree nursing program will prioritize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
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Teamwork and Collaboration: The graduate of the associate degree nursing program will perform effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
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Evidence-Based Practice: The graduate of the associate degree nursing program will integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
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Quality Improvement: The graduate of the associate degree nursing program will design quality measures for monitoring outcomes of patient-care processes in the health care system.
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Safety: The graduate of the associate degree nursing program will minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
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Informatics: The graduate of the associate degree nursing program will apply information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Costs
| Nursing Laboratory and Technology Fees (including liability insurance): |
Average $400 per semester |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$900 |
| Uniforms: |
$150 |
| Laboratory Supplies: |
$225 |
| NCLEX Exam: |
$435 |
| Background Check/ Drug Screening/ Document Tracker: |
$145 |
Additional Admission Requirements
This is a limited access program.
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED.
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Be at least 18 years of age.
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Complete and submit a physical examination by a licensed physician, including the following required immunizations and exam:
- influenza, tetanus-diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B, and
- a negative PPD test (or chest x-ray if indicated) for tuberculosis
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Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Health Care Provider to include adults, infant, children, and automatic external defibrillator (AED) through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
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Provide satisfactory results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check and drug screen.
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Meet eligibility requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) by having no criminal record, or if a convicted felon, by having your civil rights fully restored, as required by the Florida Board of Nursing.
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Ensure nursing courses for readmission or transfer were completed within one year and evaluated by the Nursing Readmission and Transfer Committee; note that transfer students are accepted on a limited basis based on space availability.
Continuing Enrollment Requirements
Continuing enrollment approval will be required to enroll in the program specific courses based on a selections process after completing the required general education courses. Student selection for continuing enrollment is based on specific admission criteria and a points system.
Additional Completion Requirements
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Earn a grade "C" or better in all program specific and prerequisite courses.
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Take Nursing courses in the sequence published in the sample program of study.
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency requirement.
- Satisfy the Humanities (6 credit) graduation requirement as established by Daytona State College for its Associate of Arts degree program, if progressing to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) program.
- Adhere to the policy and procedures of the Nursing program as outlined in the nursing student policy handbook, as well as those outlines in the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
For more information see: How to Apply to the ADN Program
General Education
26 Credits
Communication Core (6 credits)
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 |
BSC1085C, BSC1086C: Students who choose these course options 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 (6 credits)
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. Students must pass the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) prior to graduating.
Additional Required Courses (4 credits)
Program Specific Courses
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester (Prerequisite Courses)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3 |
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
| NUR2731C | Nursing Process IV and Lab | 10 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
5th Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| NUR2940C | Nursing Process V and Lab | 11 |
Total: 72