Curriculum Requirements
Students in the nursing program are required to complete 64 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of C (2.0) or better. A minimum grade of C is required in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Microbiology to continue in the Nursing program. All required core Nursing courses with a NUR prefix require a C+ (2.5) or better for satisfactory academic performance in addition to satisfactory clinical performance. All required non-nursing courses in the nursing sequence require a C (2.0) or better for program completion.
Please note: unsatisfactory clinical performance in any clinical nursing course will negate the student's academic performance.
For this degree program, students must complete the following:
Program Core
General Education
Complete one of the following:
Sample Schedule- Standard Entry
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (19 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Fourth Semester (13 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Sample Schedule- Accelerated Options
Option 1: FLCC LPN Certificate Program
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in three semesters for students who have graduated within the past two years from the FLCC LPN certificate program. To see if you qualify for this option contact the Admissions Office. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than three semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Third Semester (13 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Option 2: ACEN-Accelerated LPN
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters for students who have graduated within the past two years an ACEN-accredited LPN program with a B average (84 or 3.0 GPA) or better in Nursing courses. To see if you qualify for this option contact the Admissions Office. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (Summer or Winter) (2 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Thrid Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Fourth Semester (13 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Option 3: NLN Foundations of Nursing Exam
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters for students who have achieved a 74 or higher (C+ grade) on the NLN Foundations of Nursing Exam (exam NACE FON v.1.2) using Proctor 360. To see if you qualify for this option contact the Admissions Office. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (Summer or Winter) (2 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Thrid Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Fourth Semester (13 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
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