Nursing (RN)

Prepare for your RN license by earning your Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Nursing from Seminole State.  Our program has one of the best NCLEX-RN licensure pass rates in the nation.  In 2020, 97.0 percent of our graduates passed on their first attempt, compared with a 68.8 percent statewide average and an 86.6 percent nationwide average.  In addition, our graduates have a 94.9 percent job-placement rate.

For the busy working professional, we also offer a part-time option for earning your associate degree in nursing. Our full-time and part-time programs seamlessly transfer into our RN-to-BSN program.

Program Options

• Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, Nursing (RN)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, RN-to-BSN Online
• Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, Nursing Pathway

Accreditation

Seminole State's A.S., Nursing degree is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and fully approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.  Our RN-to-BSN baccalaureate program is also accredited by the ACEN:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is continuing accreditation.  View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

Why Seminole State Nursing?

• Affordable tuition: Seminole State offers a quality education at significantly lower costs than Florida's state universities.
• Convenience:  Students have the option of a full-time day program or a part-time program designed for working professionals.
• Industry-experienced faculty: Our dedicated professors are licensed healthcare professionals.
• Seamless transition: A.S., Nursing graduates can easily transfer into our RN-to-BSN program.
• Job placement: Seminole State's nursing program is consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation and boasts a near-perfect job-placement rate for its graduates.
• Industry-driven curriculum: Our program was developed with direct input from Central Florida healthcare partners.
• Web-enhanced courses: All nursing courses are web-enhanced and use the internet as a means of communication. Students are required to view videos, submit assignments and review important notices using the online portal.

FAQs

Visit the nursing frequently asked questions webpage for additional information for all of Seminole State's nursing programs.

Nursing News

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Seminole State celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

CTE Month aims to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career achievements.

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Public and private partnerships essential to address nursing shortage

Seminole State College is working hard to address the shortage of nurses, respiratory therapists and other health professionals, and maintain quality health care in Central Florida through valuable partnerships.

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Seminole State’s nursing program awarded $2.1 million from state

Seminole State’s nursing education program has been awarded $2,151,163 from Governor Ron DeSantis in recognition of the College’s high-performing nursing education program.

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Gov. DeSantis visits Seminole State to announce nursing education funding

Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Seminole State's Sanford/Lake Mary Campus on Monday, May 16, to announce $125 million in funding for nursing education in Florida.

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Seminole State is working hard to address the nursing shortage in Florida

Several reports, including ones by the Florida Hospital Association, the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and the Florida Healthcare Association, show that the Sunshine State is projected to be short 59,100 nurses by 2035. Seminole State is working hard to do our part to address the nursing shortage to maintain quality healthcare here in Central Florida and the state.