As the demand for nurses continues to grow, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is responding to the challenge by providing greater access to nursing education with our different program options (Evening/Weekend, Fast-Track to BSN). Preparing the future of health care delivery in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, SCF nursing alumni represent our College in the community as health care leaders. SCF's nursing program has graduated more than 3,234 ASN/BSN nurses since 2010. Courses are offered at all three campuses, and our Medical Technology and Simulation Center at SCF Lakewood Ranch is one of the most technologically advanced nursing simulation programs in the region.
SCF's RN- ASN program is rigorous and demanding. However, it has allowed me to gain professional and clinical skills that will continue to grow with me throughout my future nursing career. Through their in-depth coursework, simulations and clinical experiences, I have been exposed to numerous scenarios and situations that challenge me to think critically, utilize my nursing skill set and act quickly, appropriately and effectively. Resilience is what kept me going during the days when I questioned my ability, intelligence and strength to continue. Now, I continue to build my strengths, improve my communication and provide compassionate care without thinking about it. This program has also fostered a deep sense of connection between my cohort and professors, and in turn, has provided me with genuine lifelong friendships and mentors. I am proud to be an SCF RN-ASN student.
- Chelsea Ritchie, Level IV, SCF RN-ASN Student
NOTE: Students will be contacted via their SCF student email account regarding nursing admission decisions. Qualified applicants who are not admitted to a specific semester will have the opportunity to submit a new application for another admission period.
appropriate academic preparation in nursing or academic preparation coupled with work experience (minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the faculty member is teaching)
Upon validation of an unrestricted, unencumbered Florida RN license up to 30 credit hours will be awarded at the completion of the upper division nursing core courses and application for B.S.N. graduation.
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This course teaches the importance of research in evidence based practice and teaches the student to identify the research process. Emphasis is on identification of researchable nursing problems and evaluations of the quality of research that is applicable to nursing practice. Students will be able to find and analyze evidence based research.
SCF offers an advanced, innovative and comprehensive program to educate students to be leaders in the field of nursing. The ASN transition program is available for current LPNs while the ASN basic program helps new students to become nurses. Additionally we offer an RN to BSN program to advance your nursing career!
The transition program also requires 72 credit hours (14 hours of prerequisite work, 16 hours of general academic requirements, 32 hours of nursing course work - 10 additional hours are awarded to the LPN at the completion of the nursing program).
Please be aware that if you have a felony charge that is drug-related or related to charges of fraud under certain Florida Statutes, under current state law you will not be able eligible for RN licensure for 5 to 15 years following the completion of any sentence or probation related to the charges (specific time limitation depends on the specific charge) and thus cannot enroll in the program. If you have felony charges for any reason, regardless of adjudication, our affiliating clinical agencies may not accept you for clinical and thus you will not be able to enroll in the nursing program.
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - The State College of Florida (SCF) is working hard to reverse the shortage of nurses in Florida. They're growing their nursing program with the help from local hospitals and organizations.
Program overall GPA is the four prerequisite courses plus the five general academic requirements combined. Applicants must maintain a program overall GPA of 2.75, or better, to remain eligible for the nursing program.
Jake Diliberto received the Pat Kuebler Award for exhibiting potential for excellence in planning and implementing patient care, qualities Kuebler exemplified. Pat Kuebler was an assistant administrator in charge of nursing for Sarasota Memorial Hospital before joining SCF, then Manatee Junior College, as an instructor. While teaching for four years, she had a profound effect on her students before passing away from cancer in 1981. In 1985, the nursing department of Manatee Memorial Hospital, made up of many of her former students, established the scholarship in her name for students who display her character, compassion and dedication to nursing.
Dr. Mary Lou Proch received the Future of Caring Award. The award was created last year to honor an SCF nursing faculty or staff member who has impacted the future of patient care with their exemplary dedication to SCF nursing students.
The nurses that received their pins during the ceremony completed Associate in Science in nursing degrees (ASN) and are now eligible to become certified as a registered nurse (RN). SCF also offers a BSN degree, giving working RNs the opportunity to earn a four-year degree to enhance their knowledge and skills. SCF proudly graduated 41 BSN nurses this spring.
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