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Nursing, A.S. (Limited Access Program)

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Your Path to Success

Unlock your potential in the healthcare industry with our dynamic Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, a comprehensive two-year journey designed to prepare you for a fulfilling career as a Registered Nurse. Our program equips you with the skills to thrive in diverse settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory care centers. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to take the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), paving your way to becoming a licensed Registered Nurse.

Flexible program options

Nursing Associate degree: Start your nursing career with a solid foundation and hands-on experience.
Transition into professional nursing: An accelerated path for Paramedics, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists seeking to advance their careers.

Application process

Download and complete the Nursing Application
Note: Applications must be submitted in person.
Consult with an academic advisor during the application period for guidance and to ensure your application is complete. Schedule your appointment with Academic Advising today.
Admission decisions are communicated via mail around six weeks after the application period ends.
Enrollment periods
May & September: We accept applications daily throughout May for classes commencing in August, and daily throughout September for classes starting in January.

Curriculum update:

As part of our commitment to align with the latest educational standards, the Florida Department of Education’s Civic Literacy Competency requirement can be met by taking AMH2020 - United States History 1865 to Present or POS2041 - American Federal Government.
The previous Oral Communication/SPC2608 requirement has been updated to include a Civic Literacy course, maintaining the program’s total at 72 credits.

Join our community of motivated healthcare professionals. For more details or to discuss your educational pathway, please reach out to an advisor. Begin your journey to a rewarding nursing career with us today! Search thousands of entry level jobs, externships & more!

How to Apply Guide

Apply today to Daytona State College
Launch your path with a Nursing Associate of Science degree. Career options include:

Registered Nurse (RN)
Cardiac Nurse
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Critical Care Nurse
ER Nurse
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Geriatric Nursing

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The Nursing A.S. degree is a limited access program and requires an additional separate application.

Professional Student Opportunities

Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA)

Daytona State FNSA Chapter

Nursing Honor Society (Alpha Delta Nu)

Daytona Beach Black Nurses Association at Daytona State College

DSC Student Clubs & Organizations

Additional Information about the Associate of Science Nursing Degree

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What do I have to include with the nursing program application?
The submitted nursing application must include:
1. Completed nursing application.
2. Copy of unofficial transcripts. All official transcripts must be received by the Admissions Office at the time of application submission.
3. Copy of passing TEAS* test scores.
Review the How to Apply Guide for prerequisite requirements, application details, and selection criteria.

*The TEAS test is a requirement for acceptance into the nursing program and it must be taken at Daytona State College PRIOR to submitting an application.

Nursing Application

How to Apply Guide

TEAS test information

Transition into Professional Nursing Applicants

See the How to Apply Guide for additional requirements.
Where can I take the TEAS test and how can I prepare?

Learn about how to take the TEAS test

TEAS test review
How does the application selection process work?

Selection based on a point system. The applicants with the highest cumulative points are the students accepted into the program. See the criteria in the How to Apply Guide.

Final acceptance into the program is contingent upon satisfactory results from a physical examination and both a negative drug screening and cleared Level II background check conducted through the FDLE/FBI.

How to Apply Guide

Florida Board of Nursing background check information

Daytona Beach Black Nurses Association

Accreditation

The Associate Degree Program is nationally accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000, Fax: (404) 975-5020, www.acenursing.org.

Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).