AS-NURS - AS in Nursing

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in Nursing.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as registered nurses. The content includes but is not limited to , theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing. 

The Associate in Science in Nursing Program at Northwest Florida State College, located in Niceville, FL, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

Certain programs are labeled as selective and require applicants to fulfill additional requirements before being accepted. Furthermore, there may be a limited number of available seats in the program. Please review the additional criteria provided below and visit the programs website for any further information.

This program is a Selective Admission program subject to additional program policies. Policies are strictly enforced and students should work with a Student Success Navigator rather than self-advise. The admission criteria and process are subject to change; students should refer to the Selective Program Admissions/Nursing (A.S.) webpage for the most current information. All courses in the A.S. Nursing program, including general education and core courses, must be completed with a minimum grade of C to graduate with the A.S. Degree in Nursing.

The Associate in Science in Nursing admits student three times a year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) to begin nursing coursework. To be considered for selection into the program, applicants must: 

• Complete a program application in addition to the College application (select Associate in Science as the Program Type and Nursing ASN, Associate in Science for the Program of Study).

• Meet or exceed the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 2.50 on all college-level courses.

• Pass the Nursing Admission Examination

Students selected for this program must meet the following matriculation criteria before progressing into nursing coursework.

• Clinical facility requirements including fingerprinting, a criminal background check, drug screen, proof of immunization, and CPR Certification.

• Pass the three prerequisite courses (Prerequisite semester listed below in the Suggested Two Year Academic Plan) with a grade of C or higher. 

If any of these matriculation criteria are not met before Semester 1 in Nursing Program classes begin, students will not be able to proceed and will have to reapply to the program for a later semester. 

Interested students should review all application materials and selection criteria on the Nursing website. Contact the Nursing Department at (850) 729-6400 or asnursing@nwfsc.edu for additional information.