Navigating the Valencia College Nursing Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Requirements and Opportunities

Valencia College offers various pathways for aspiring nurses, ranging from Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs, including a collaborative Valencia/UCF Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N. track. This guide provides a detailed overview of the requirements, curriculum, and opportunities available within the Valencia College Nursing Program.

Admission to Valencia College Nursing Programs

The Nursing Programs at Valencia College are limited-access programs, meaning that admission to Valencia College does not guarantee acceptance into the Nursing Program. Students must apply separately and meet specific admission criteria outlined by the School of Health Sciences.

General Admission Procedures

General admission procedures for this program are found in the Admissions section of this catalog.

Specific Admission Criteria

The School of Health Sciences provides information about specific admission criteria.

Initial Enrollment and Course Selection

Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, students are typically required to take ENC1101 (Freshman Composition I), and if applicable, SLS 1122 or HSC1004 (for students pending acceptance to a health sciences program), and a mathematics course appropriate to their selected meta-major. The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities, science, or social science, and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs.

Support for Pending Students

Active Valencia students who are pending program acceptance may meet with the pending Student Success Coach in the campus Student Services department. Your Student Success Coach contact information can be found in MyVC.

Traditional A.S. Nursing Program

The Traditional A.S. Nursing program at Valencia College is a direct path into a specialized career in the nursing field. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN), which measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as newly licensed, entry-level registered nurses. Graduates of this traditional A.S. program may transfer to any Florida public college or university to complete a B.S.N (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program.

Curriculum Plan of Study

The Traditional Track Curriculum involves a sequence of foundation and advanced courses.

Prerequisite for Admission

Humanities (See Gen. Ed. Core Requirements)

Year I Term 1

ENC 1101 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I
Humanities (See Gen. Ed. Core Requirements)
PSY 2012 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY or DEP 2004 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
BSC 2085C HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
MGF 1130 MATHEMATICAL THINKING ( or Mathematics:: See Gen. Ed. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT
BSC 2086C HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

Term 1 Advanced Courses

NUR 1020C INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS
NUR 1061C HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Term 2

NUR 1141C HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING
NUR 2221C HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS IN ADULT HEALTH I
NUR 2522C HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH

Term 3

NUR 2223C HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH II
NUR 1470C HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC NURSING

Term 4

NUR 2822C PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS II
NUR 2811C TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE

Important Program Notes

All accepted applicants are required to submit applications through Valencia for a criminal background check and drug testing.
Applicants for Valencia’s Health Sciences Programs must be free of offenses that would disqualify them from a student clinical experience in a healthcare setting and must have their civil rights intact.
All specialized program courses are offered on the West Campus and may not be offered every session; some are offered at the Osceola Campus.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Traditional A.S. Nursing Program, graduates will be able to:

Evaluate evidenced-based nursing care to appraise client safety.
Interpret data from information technology to inform decision-making.
Interpret subjective and objective data to coordinate safe client care.
Employ legal and ethical standards of nursing conduct during all interactions.
Expand behaviors of scientific inquiry to promote client outcomes.

Valencia/UCF Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N. Program

Valencia College partners with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to offer a concurrent program that allows students to earn an A.S. in Nursing from Valencia College and a B.S.N. from UCF simultaneously. This track is designed for students who would like to earn an A.S. while also taking BSN courses offered by UCF.

Important information

The UCF College of Nursing has other requirements. For the program requirements from both schools.

TEAS scores must be less than 2 years old by the application deadline.

R.N. to B.S.N. Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Valencia College is an online RN to BSN program, providing an opportunity for individuals who hold an A.S. or diploma in Nursing to further their education. The RN to BSN degree program is an online and limited access program.

Admission Requirements for R.N. to B.S.N. Program

Submit official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities with one denoting completion of a diploma from a nursing program or an Associate Degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education including course work with a minimum grade of C equivalent to: BSC 2085C HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I or BSC 2093C ; BSC 2086C HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IIor BSC 2094C ; MCB 2010C MICROBIOLOGY; PSY 2012 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY; DEP 2004 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY; HUN 2202 ESSENTIALS OF NUTRITION WITH DIET THERAPY; NUR 1060C ; and 3 additional credits in BSC or CHM or PHY.

Mission and Goal

To provide the AN/ADN/ASN/AAS-prepared RN the opportunity to further their education and increase their potential for career advancement in the nursing field.

ORNBP will prepare the AN/ADN/ASN/AAS-prepared RN to meet the ever-changing needs of diverse communities through teaching and learning methods that promote an evidence-based quality and safe patient/client/population.

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R.N. to B.S.N. Program Outcomes

Collaborate with interprofessional partners to provide evidence-based, holistic care for successful patient/client/population outcomes.
Create a culture of quality and safety in healthcare delivery by demonstrating empathy, compassion, personal ethics, professional and leadership qualities across the continuum.
Integrate theoretical, ethical, and empirical knowledge to provide person-centered care to transform health care using best practices in nursing.
Analyze healthcare policy, finance, regulatory, and global environments to offer diverse populations equitable, fair, and just opportunities to attain their highest level of health.
Coordinate resources to provide consistent, evidence-based, holistic care utilizing technology and informatics.
Cultivate a sustainable nursing identity through activities that support professional growth through self-care and lifelong learning.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements

Communications
- ENC 1102 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION II
- SPC 1608 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH or SPC 1017 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Mathematics
- STA 2023 STATISTICAL METHODS
General Education Student Choice

Nursing Core Requirements

NUR 3169 EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH IN NURSING PRACTICE
NUR 4837 HEALTHCARE POLICY AND ECONOMICS IN NURSING
NUR 3667 DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL TRENDS IN NURSING
NUR 4829 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING
NUR 3125 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE
NUR 3825 PROFESSIONS OF ROLE TRANSFORMATION
NUR 3634C COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
NUR 4945C NURSING CAPSTONE
Electives

Electives

NUR 3145 PHARMACOLOGY
NUR 3870 INFORMATICS IN HEALTHCARE NURSING
NUR 4286 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
NUR 3678 NURSING CARE OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
NUR 4257 CRITICAL CARE NURSING
NUR 3069C ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
NUR 4296 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER NURSING

Additional Information

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing

All accepted applicants are required to submit applications through Valencia for a criminal background check and drug testing. Applicants for Valencia’s Health Sciences Programs must be free of offenses that would disqualify them from a student clinical experience in a healthcare setting and must have their civil rights intact. According to the laws governing state licensure, any candidate who has been arrested or convicted of any offense other than minor traffic violations will be required to petition the State Board of Nursing where they will take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam for permission to sit for the licensing exam. Completion of the nursing program does not ensure permission to sit for the licensing exam.

Nursing Information Sessions

Prospective students are encouraged to attend a Nursing Information Session to learn more about the program requirements and application process. If you are not local and cannot attend the information session, read the Frequently Asked Questions.

Cost of the Program

The cost is $112.19 per credit. For students who completed their A.S. degree will cost an estimated $3,365.70.

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