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
13
Projected Job Openings
14110
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)
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)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
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.
HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION
We also offer health continuing education through the Workforce Institute.
Program Admissions
Please review the program admission guide to ensure your eligibility prior to applying.
- Nursing A.S. Degree, L.P.N. transitional Admission Guide
- Technical standards
- Students accepted into the program will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Application Windows
| Term | Applications Accepted | ATI TEAS Test Window | Application Review | Student Notified By MySPC e-mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring: January | July 1 – Sept. 15 | March 15 – Sept. 15 | Sept. 16 – Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 |
| Fall: August | March 1 - May 15 | Nov. 15 – May 15 | May 16 – June 30 | July 1 |