Nursing A.S. Degree - L.P.N. transitional

Advance from your LPN with our Nursing A.S. Degree - L.P.N. transitional

If you are a licensed practical nurse (LPN), you can earn credit for your experience and education toward SPC's Associate in Science Nursing degree. This program gives you the technical skills and scientific background you need to succeed in this lucrative field.

The College of Nursing offers several options to make it convenient for LPNs to earn their Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ASN), including:

LPN-RN Bridge Track - Day theory schedule with weekday clinical; Fall Term admission only
LPN-RN Bridge Track - Evening classes with weekend clinical; Spring Term admission only

Application for Fall admission closes May 15.

This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Registered Nurses

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

202,780

2033

228,070

Percent Change

Projected Job Openings

14110

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FEATURES OF SPC's A.S. NURSING - LPN TRANSITIONAL DEGREE

Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
Prepares you for the national exam to become a Registered Nurse
Provides lecture and hands-on clinical classes as part of your learning experience
Takes two years to complete
Fully approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
Offers a day or evening schedule
Transfers to SPC's Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

What you Will Learn in SPC's Nursing A.S. degree for LPNs

Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric and geriatric nursing
Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, long term and community settings
Personal, family, community and mental health concepts
Pharmacology and medication administration
Legal and ethical requirements of the profession

Nursing (R.N.) - LPN Transitional Program Associate in Science

LPN-NURSE-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)

View Program Requirements

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

This program is fully transferable to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at SPC or to any state university in Florida. The day program begins in May. The evening program begins August and January. If admitted in May, you will have needed to complete additional general education courses prior to admission in order to graduate within the three semesters. Access to a computer is helpful!

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

Any student who makes a grade of less than “C” in a course in the nursing program that is a prerequisite to a nursing course will be ineligible to continue in the nursing program. Likewise, the clinical component of any nursing rotation must be satisfactorily passed. An overall 2.0 average is required to enroll in sophomore nursing courses. Credit must be earned in or prior to the prescribed
sequence.

Academic Pathways

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:

the recommended order in which to take the program courses
suggested course when more than one option exists
which semester each course is typically offered
if the course has a prerequisite
courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

VIEW THE RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PATHWAY

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Leadership Information

Health Education Center
Advising
hec_advising@spcollege.edu

Leah Olsen
Program Director
Olson.Leah@SPCollege.edu
727.341.4365

Dr. Jean Lee
Acting Dean
lee.jean@spcollege.edu
727.341.3780

Florida CIP Code

1351380100 - Nursing R.N.

Federal CIP Code

51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ACCREDITATION

SPC's Associate in Science Degree in Nursing Program is fully approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326.

Licensing

Our Nursing Associate of Science Degree prepares you the National Licensing Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).

Continue your education at SPC

SPC's associate degrees in nursing transfer to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion degree for RNs. These include:

Nursing Associate in Science Degree
Nursing Associate in Science Transitional Degree for LPNs
Nursing Associate in Arts Transfer Plan

To be admitted to our BSN program, you need an active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license; an A.S. degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution; and to have completed certain prerequisite courses.