AS Nursing – Traditional Track
Orlando, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application Deadline Inside the U.S. April 15, 2020 Application Deadline Inside the U.S.
Key Summary
About: AS Nursing – Traditional Track at Valencia College prepares students for entry-level nursing and transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program requires 72 credits and usually takes 5 semesters after general education. It prepares students for RN licensure, clinical skills and patient care. Valencia offers advising, small classes and guaranteed transfer to Florida universities.
Career Outcomes: Employment of registered nurses was projected to grow 26% from 2014–2022 (Florida Bureau of Labor Market Statistics). Graduates commonly work as Registered Nurses in hospitals, clinics and long-term care; roles include staff nurse, case manager and home health nurse.
The Nursing Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in the nursing field. Due to the current shortage of skilled nurses, there are tremendous opportunities in nursing. Valencia’s nationally-accredited program is one of the best for preparing men and women for nursing careers, by connecting students directly to situations nurses face today. The program offers classroom curriculum together with real-life clinical experiences to help nurses build skills and confidence. Valencia’s Nursing program is limited-access, meaning that admission to the college does not imply acceptance to the Nursing program. Students must apply and be accepted to the program. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become a registered nurse (RN).
Valencia’s program is coordinated with local health care agencies, the State Department of Education and the State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Traditional Track
This program is designed for students who seek employment in the field of nursing and who may decide to continue to any Florida public university as a junior to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing through an R.N. to B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program.
Program Length:
- 72 credits
- 5 semesters (after completion of the required general education courses)
Learn How To
- Assess patient health problems and needs, develop nursing care plans and provide care to patients who are injured or disabled.
- Assist patients in their rehabilitation to reach maximum levels of functioning.
- Care for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Protect patients’ safety and personal rights.
- Use critical thinking skills to make clinical decisions alone or in collaboration with the patient’s significant other and/or other members of the healthcare team.
Career Outlook
Job Outlook
Registered Nurses are projected to gain the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations in Florida over the next decade as demand for healthcare increases. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 26 percent from 2014 to 2022 in our Region—faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions; a growing number of people with access to health care services; and the demand for healthcare services from an aging population. (Florida Bureau of Labor Market Statistics).
Potential Careers
- Registered Nurse
