Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 227100 - 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 program is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Paramedics, or Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) seeking an associate of science degree in nursing. 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 associate's 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 Lab Fees (including liability insurance): |
Average $300 per semester |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$900 |
| Uniforms: |
$150 |
| Laboratory Supplies: |
$181 |
| NCLEX Exam: |
$435 |
| Background Check/ Drug Screening/ Document Tracker: |
$145 |
Additional Admission Requirements
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
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program specific and prerequisite courses.
- Take Nursing courses in the sequence published in the sample program of study.
- 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)
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
| NUR1322 | Maternal Child Nursing for Transition into Professional Nursing Student | 3 |
| NUR1005C | Transition into Professional Nursing and Lab | 8 |
| NUR2731C | Nursing Process IV and Lab | 10 |
| NUR2940C | Nursing Process V and Lab | 11 |
Total: 32
Sample Program of Study
Advanced Standing
NUR2990: This course is applicable to students who hold a Florida license as a practical nurse, or certification as a paramedic, or registered respiratory therapist. Students will be given ten semester hours of Advanced Standing for this licensure in accordance with the Florida Department of Education Statewide Framework Articulation Credit.
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
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| MCB1010C | Microbiology and Lab | 4 |
| NUR1005C | Transition into Professional Nursing and Lab | 8 |
| NUR1322 | Maternal Child Nursing for Transition into Professional Nursing Student | 3 |
3rd Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| NUR2731C | Nursing Process IV and Lab | 10 |
4th Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| NUR2940C | Nursing Process V and Lab | 11 |
Total: 72