Gulf Coast State College ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews.

Nursing Program

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Gulf Coast State College is a two-year full-time program. Upon completion of this program, the candidates are eligible to take the national exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license.

The Associate of Science degree in Nursing trains candidates to serve in a range of positions in nursing and could also be the first step in nursing to prepare the RN for further studies (through university) to progress in the profession to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, then a Masters of Science in nursing degree, and then a doctoral degree as the case may be.

About The School

Gulf Coast State College, earlier known as Gulf Coast Community College and before then Gulf Coast Junior College, is a state college, sited in Panama City, Florida, United States. The Florida Legislature established the institution in 1957.

In 1966, Rosenwald Junior College merged with Gulf Coast Junior College. The name of the college changed to Gulf Coast State College on January 13, 2011. The school had previously been named Gulf Coast Community College then to Gulf Coast Junior College. The major college campus is in Panama City, Florida, with other campuses in Southport, Port St. Joe, and at Tyndall Air Force Base.

Total program cost is $3,998 and $98.75 per credit hour plus $15 per credit hour E-learning fee for web courses.

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Before entering NUR 1000C Nursing Transition 5 credits or NUR 1005C Nursing Transition 1 credit, students must follow the checklist for students seeking LPN transition admission as outlined in the LPN articulation packet.

Requirements for completion of additional cognate courses will be determined based on the placement of applicant within the nursing sequence.

PROVIDE OFFICIAL RESULTS OF SPECIFIED EXCELSIOR MOBILITY EXAMS

Must be available to the nursing department before being allowed to enroll in NUR 1005C. (Student copies are not acceptable.) NOTE: To receive a copy of the Excelsior College Examinations Registration and Information: A User’s Guide. Excelsior College can be reached by phone at (888) 647-2388 should you have difficulty.

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE MOBILITY EXAM AND NUMBER:

Fundamentals of Nursing (403)
GCSC Credit:  NUR 1022C
Minimum Required for Credit:  Grade of “C”
Maximum Semester Hrs. Credit:  3

Adult Nursing (554)
GCSC Credit:  NUR 1210C, NUR 1212C
Minimum Required for Credit:  Grade of “C”
Maximum Semester Hrs. Credit:  9

Foundations of Gerontology (407)
GCSC Credit:  NUR 1260C
Minimum Required for Credit:  Grade of “C”
Maximum Semester Hrs. Credit:  5

OR

ENROLL IN NUR 1000C – LPN TO ADN NURSING TRANSITIONS COURSE (5 CREDIT) – Students must have nursing advisor approval to take this course. The Excelsior College Mobility Exams are not required for this course. The content of the Excelsior Mobility Exams (Fundamental of Nursing, Adult Nursing, and Foundations of Gerontology) will be covered in the course and students must receive a Grade of “C” in each content area to progress.

1. Official transcripts from high school, any vocational school, and college must be sent to Enrolment Services.
2. A current copy of the applicant’s nursing license must be on file in the Health Sciences Division.
3. Copy of Valid CPR certification. Either the American Heart Association Health Care Provider Life Support Course or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer is acceptable.
4. Current education certificates in the Health Sciences file for HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Medical Errors, Infection Control, HIPAA, and IV Therapy.

SCHEDULING OPTIONS:

• The Traditional scheduling option allows the student to merge into the third semester of an existing weekday RN class.  Once selected, this option will allow students to complete the RN program in two semesters.  Students may be selected to enter the Traditional option during either fall or spring semesters.
• The weekend option in Port St. Joe selects one class of students twice yearly; classes meet for 6 hours on Friday afternoons with a clinical component of 12.5 hours on Saturday or Sunday.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Retention and Dismissal Requirements – Refer to Nursing Student Handbook.
• Readmission Requirements – Refer to Nursing Student Handbook.
• Transfer Credits – Refer to associate degree nursing designated curriculum.
• Graduation Requirements – Refer to associate degree nursing.
• Course Curriculum – Refer to associate degree nursing.

UPON CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM, STUDENTS MUST ALSO SUBMIT:

1. Satisfactory fingerprint / criminal background check.
2. Medical examination with satisfactory results and copy of complete immunization record, including Hepatitis B immunization or signed waiver, and PPD or medical denial of symptoms.
3. Satisfactory 10-panel drug screen.

Address/Contact

Gulf Coast College

3910 North US Highway 301

Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 620-1446

www.gulfcoast.edu/