Nursing A.S. (Evenings and Weekends)

Please note that program prerequisite courses have changed. Carefully review the following information to ensure your application to the Program satisfies the posted requirements. Please see the Health Sciences Advisement Office if you have questions.

Requirements for Spring 2023 Admission

The following requirements must be completed by the application deadline in order to apply to the Nursing, A.S. (ANEW) program that starts Spring 2023:

1. Possess a 2.5 or higher overall college GPA.
2. Complete the following coursework with a grade of 'C' or higher:
   • BSC2085/L Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 credit hours)
   • BSC2086/L Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 credit hour)
   • MCB2010/L or MCB2000/L Microbiology with lab (4 credit hours)
   • MAC1105 College Algebra or STA 2023 Statistics (3 credit hours)
   • PSY2012 General Psychology (3 credit hours)
   • ENC1101 English Composition (3 credit hours)
   • HUN1201 Human Nutrition (3 credit hours)
   • DEP2004 Dev Psychology (3 credit hours)
   • Choose one Humanities course (3 credit hours):
     1. ARH1000 Art Appreciation
     2. HUM2020 Intro to Humanities
     3. LIT1000 Literature Appreciation
     4. MUL1010 Music Appreciation
     5. PHI2010 Intro to Philosophy
     6. THE1000 Intro to Theater
   • Choose one of the following Social/Behavioral Sciences courses (3 credit hours):
     • AMH2020 US History Since 1877
     • POS2041 American National Government

3. In 500 words or less please explain why you are applying to the ANEW program. Include details as to why the traditional A.S. Nursing program does not meet your needs (i.e. working full time days, personal caretaker for children or an adult with disabilities).
4. Possess at least one of the following degrees and/or certifications:
   • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
   • A.S. in patient care program of study or a health sciences program.
   • Completion of an LPN program with an A.A. degree.

Students must complete General Education requirements as scheduled in order to remain in the program.

See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 72 Credit Hours

• $7,687.44 Florida Residents
• $27,568.80 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees: $1,098.00

Additional Expenses

• $175.00 Uniform, Shoes, A.S.N. Program Patch
• $2,095.00 Books/Software
• $450.00 Health Physical and Required Immunizations up to
• $55.00 American Heart Association CPR card (2 person infant/child) health care provider course and card required; on line CPR training not accepted.
• $216.50 Level 2 and Expanded National Background Screening; Document Management System; Drug Screening Test
• $400.00 Laptop computer up to
• $200.00 Miscellaneous clinical expenses while in program (flu immunizations, additional screenings and related costs)

Program Cost Totals

• $12,376.94 Florida Residents
• $32,258.30 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education.  You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Selection criteria and points system is subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements and information.

Prerequisite Coursework GPA (Maximum Points = 30)

• 3.75 – 4.00 (30 PTS)
• 3.50 – 3.74 (25 PTS)
• 3.25 – 3.49 (20 PTS)
• 3.00 – 3.24 (15 PTS)
• 2.50 – 2.99 (10 PTS)
• below 2.50 (no points)

Overall College GPA (Maximum Points = 15)

• 3.50 - 4.00 (15 PTS)
• 3.00 - 3.49 (10 PTS)
• 2.75 - 2.99 (5 PTS)

ANEW Essay (5 PTS)

In 500 words or less please explain why you are applying to the ANEW program. Feel free to include any experiences (i.e. work, volunteer, classes, etc.), that have impacted your decision. Also include details as to why the traditional A.S. Nursing program does not meet your needs (i.e. working full time days, personal caretaker for children or an adult with disabilities).

Military Service (5 PTS)

Five points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and honorably discharged veterans. Includes recent Reservist and National Guard combat deployments. DD-214 or proof of current service required. Part-time Reservist or National Guard service must equal 365 active duty days (i.e., weekend service, annual 2-week assignment and deployment). Service dates may be combined. Minimum one year active duty service required. Veterans who receive a general discharge must be classified without misconduct.

The Nursing Programs of Santa Fe College provide quality nursing education that is student-oriented and accessible to a diverse student population, in response to the current healthcare needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs, student services, community leadership and service in healthcare.

The Associate in Science in Nursing Program (A.S.N.) is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the A.S.N. program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Nursing Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disabilities Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.

Critical Thinking

Standard: Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment.
Example: Competent assessment of patient in timely manner; correct interpretation of assessment; readily respond with appropriate intervents and treatment plans; ability to work alone and to make correct independent decisions as needed.

Interpersonal

Standard: Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Example: Life and death situations; working with families stressed by the condition of a loved one; working with other healthcare providers in stressful situations.

Communication

Standard: Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
Example: Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions. Must communicate patient response to therapy with others; document therapeutic procedures performed on patient; consult with other healthcare providers in a professional manner.

Mobility

Standard: Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and walk in hallways; maneuver in small spaces; Includes the strength necessary to lift patients as needed.
Example: Walking to and from departments to patient rooms; walking room to room to take care of all patients on a team; assisting in patient transport.

Tactile and Motor Skills

Standard: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform nursing care. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and to provide nursing intervention.
Example: Perform vital signs, CPR, transporting patients, physical assessment, manipulating equipment. Perform palpation; give injections; intravenous initiation; provide sterile and non-sterile dressing changes; urinary catherizations; assist patient with daily activities.

Hearing

Standard: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
Example: Auscultation of BP, breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds; hearing alarms in units, call bells, telephones, and conversing with patients, family, and staff.

Visual

Standard: Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment.
Example: Reading patient charts/flow sheet/monitors; drawing up and administering medications; assessing patient skin color; reading thermometers.

Performance on Licensure Examination

Expected Level of Achievement: Annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test takers during the same 12-month period. 

Licensure Examination Pass Rates

• 2020 - 93.5%
• 2019 - 92.9%
• 2018 - 87.4%

Program Completion

Expected Level of Achievement: Seventy-five percent or greater of the ASN students admitted will successfully complete the ASN program within 150% of program length. 

Program Completion Rate

• 2020 - 79.7%
• 2019 - 82.3% 
• 2018 - 88.7% 

Job Placement Rates

Expected Level of Achievement: 85% of responding ASN graduates will be employed in nursing 6 months after graduation.

Job Placement Rate

• 2020 - 98.8%
• 2019 - 94.9%
• 2018 - 97.9%

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

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