Nursing RN, Associate in Science Degree - Bridge Track
The Nursing, Associate in Science (ASN) degree is a limited access program. Acceptance into the program requires a separate application process in addition to College admission. Interested students must review program specific information which includes program core application requirements and selection criteria. Program application preparation packets provide additional information and calendar specific to each program acceptance opportunity. Students access program application information at https://www.lssc.edu/dept/nursing/asn-overview2/
Program graduates obtain RN licensure through successful completion of the NCLEX-RN.
ACCREDITATION:
The associate nursing program at Lake-Sumter State College located in Leesburg, Florida is accredited by the:
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 at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
BRIDGE TRACK:
A three-semester curriculum designed for students possessing pre-licensure or certification qualifications (LPN or Paramedic). Annual Spring semester application process provides program acceptance consideration for one option beginning subsequent Summer semester.
Program Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. It is strongly recommended that the Area II: Humanities course selection is a Writing Emphasis course.
| ENC 1101 | College Composition I | 3 Credits |
| See Choices | Select a State Core Course from Area II: Humanities | 3 Credits |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| DEP 2004 | Psychology of Human Development | 3 Credits |
| BSC 2085C | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| BSC 2086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| MCB 2010C | Microbiology w/Lab | 4 Credits |
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| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 Credits |
| | OR | |
| AMH 2020 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
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| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 Credits |
| | OR | |
| MGF 1106 | Liberal Arts Math | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
MAC1105 or MGF1106 Alternative: any higher level, 3 credit hour course on the mathematics pathways completed with a grade of C or higher.
Nursing Courses
All Nursing program (NUR prefix) courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher.
First Semester
| NUR 1006C | Professional Transition/Chronic Care Management | 4 Credits |
| NUR 1520C | Mental Health Alterations | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Second Semester
| NUR 2213C | Acute Health Alterations | 6 Credits |
| NUR 2440C | Maternal/Child/Family Health Alterations | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Third Semester
| NUR 2214C | Critical Health Alterations | 6 Credits |
| NUR 2832L | Health Alterations Practicum | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
If not exempt from the placement test and developmental coursework, then completion of all required developmental courses that are indicated by the placement test scores. Test scores may be exempt if the applicant has transferable, college-level course work in mathematics with grades of “C” or higher.
Articulation to Nursing (RN)
Applicants for the ASN Program Bridge Track must have a valid, current Florida LPN license or Paramedic certification. Students accepted into this program receive 17 articulated hours based on licensure or certification.
As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:
- successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
- successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)
To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.
For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers.
Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.
| Academic Advising |
| Leesburg Campus |
352-365-3574 |
| South Lake Campus |
352-243-5722 |
| Sumter Center |
352-568-0001 |
| Career Development Services |
| Careers@lssc.edu |
352-323-3603 |
| Department Contact Information |
| ASN Phone |
352-365-3513 |
| ASN email |
ASNNursing@lssc.edu |