Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (RN-BSN)
Dean of Nursing and Health Professions: Rosie Fairchild, PhD, RN, CNE, NE-BC
BSN Program Manager: Cathy King, DNP, RN, CNE
On March 17, 2009, the State Board of Education approved SCF's (then MCC's) proposal
to deliver a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree to Manatee and Sarasota
counties. In July 2009, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) approved SCF for the granting
of baccalaureate level degrees.
Program Mission:
Application requirements:• Applied and accepted to SCF; all students must be administratively and academically
in good standing.
Not a current SCF student? Apply now to SCF.
- A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0;
- A current, unencumbered, unrestricted Florida RN license or eligible for Florida RN licensure;
- Ability to complete a 45 hour practicum requirement within the State of Florida and
- Completion of at least 45 hours with at least 32 hours of prerequisite courses listed below (with a grade of C or better).
Prerequisite courses:
BSC 2085C - Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
BSC 2086C - Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
CHM 1025C - Introductory Chemistry with lab or any A.A.; BSC, CHM or PHY prefix course (3 credit hour minimum)
DEP 2004 - Human Development: Life Span
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I
ENC 1102 - Written Communication II
Humanities - Any Area IV, A.A
HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Mathematics -Any Area II, A.A.
MCB 2010C - Microbiology with lab
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics
The Associate in Science and Baccalaureate Nursing Programs are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Fax: (404) 975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org
Web: www.acenursing.org
