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Estimated Costs

There is a non-refundable application fee for the LPN-RN Transition A.S. Nursing Program. Cost estimate based on the per credit hour rate for Florida residents. The Schedule of Fees is subject to change without notice and whenever conditions dictate.

LPN-RN Transition ASN Tuition

Home Nursing Transition Program (Articulated to B.S. Degree) [2025]

Nursing Transition Program (Articulated to B.S. Degree) [2025]

ASN Information Sessions

Info Session Date	Info Session Link
Tuesday September 3rd at 11 AM	Join Information Session
Tuesday October 15th at 11 AM	Join Information Session
Thursday November 7th at 11 AM	Join Information Session

Application Information and Instructions

A.S. Nursing applications are accepted during the following dates:

Application periods and TEAS deadline dates are subject to change. Please monitor this page for the most current program information.

Semester	Program Offerings	Application Period	Mandatory Orientation
Fall	Traditional RN Day LPN-RN Transition Day LPN-RN Transition EW⁺ NEW! Dual Language (English-Spanish)^{^}	March 1 – May 15	Date and campus TBD
Spring	Traditional RN Day Traditional RN EW LPN-RN Transition Day	August 1 – September 15	Date and campus TBD

+ EW (evening/weekend). The EW program is offered exclusively at the Lakewood Ranch campus and is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. If no EW schedule is available, EW students may have the opportunity to be admitted into the Day program.

^ The Dual Language program is offered exclusively at the Bradenton Campus.

The A.S. Nursing Transition program at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is a limited enrollment program. Completion of all or part of the academic courses required for the degree does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing program. The program does not utilize a wait list. Students must apply/reapply during a nursing application period. If there are more qualified applicants than seats in the program, the policy and procedure on admission requirements and selection process will be followed. The following list of information and instructions has been provided to assist students in the application process to the A.S. Nursing Transition program. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that each step mentioned below is completed by the application deadline and that all information provided during the application process is accurate.

Important Information About Communications from SCF. All communication from SCF to nursing program applicants will be done through your SCF studnent email account. Please make sure your SCF student email account is active! Monitor your SCF student email account so that you do not miss any pertinent information regarding your application status. If you experience issues with your SCF student email account, please contact the ITS HelpDesk .

What do I need to apply to the program?

Completion of the following 4 prerequisite courses by the application deadline of desired semester start:

BSC 2085 – Anatomy and Physiology I (3 Credit Hours)
- BSC 2085L – Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1 Credit Hours)
BSC 2086 – Anatomy and Physiology II (3 Credit Hours)
- BSC 2086L – Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1 Credit Hours)
ENC 1101 – Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Any Category A, Area II, A.A. (3 Credit Hours)

GPA + TEAS requirements:

In addition to the completion of the above prerequisites, applicants must meet one of the following two Prerequisite GPAs + TEAS requirements (read more about the TEAS below).

GPA + TEAS requirements:

In addition to the completion of the above prerequisites, applicants must meet one of the following two Prerequisite GPAs + TEAS requirements (read more about the TEAS below).

Option 1:
Prerequisite GPA*	3.0+
TEAS Total	58.7% +

Option 2:
Prerequisite GPA*	2.75- 2.99
TEAS Total	65% +
TEAS Science	65% +

*Prerequisite GPA = average of the 4 prerequisite courses ONLY – it does NOT include overall course history

Additional Requirements for Transition Program:

Current, unencumbered, unrestricted Florida PN License
Working LPNs: Proof of work experience in the past 12 months. Please provide a letter from your employer which must include the following:
- company letterhead,
- the dates you have been employed with said employer, and
- the nursing (hands-on) skills you perform on the job.
Applicants will be required to upload their letter to their student profile (Project Concert) upon Conditional Acceptance.
If you are a recent LPN program graduate, you have twelve (12) months from the time you graduate to enter the Transition Nursing Program and not be required to show LPN work experience. Recent LPN school graduates will be required to upload their LPN school diploma to student profile (Project Concert) upon Conditional Acceptance.

The following General Education courses aren’t necessary for admission, but it is best if they have been completed or nearly completed (i.e., only 1 or 2 classes left) as they will eventually need to be completed before the start of the student’s 2^nd-to-last semester of the program in order to graduate:

PSY 2012 – General Psychology
DEP 2004 – Human Development: Life Span
MCB 2010C – Microbiology + MCB 2010L (Lab component)
Civic Literacy: Choose 1
- AMH 1020 – U.S. History 1877 to Present
- POS 1041 – American Government
Humanities, Any Category A, Area IV, A.A.: Choose 1

All of the above courses (prerequisites AND general education courses (total of 9)) form part of the Program Overall GPA. This GPA must be 2.75 or above for admission.

When can I apply to the program?

When you meet the above criteria and
during an open application period

How do I apply to the program?

Not a student at SCF yet? Submit a General Admission application to SCF.
If applicable, send transcripts from previously attended institution(s). Transcript evaluations can take the Office of the Registrar several weeks so please be sure to complete this step in a timely manner. Please see: Transcripts
Submit ADDITONAL application to the Nursing program of your choice during an open application period via: Limited Enrollment Admission
Complete Payment. The A.S. Nursing application fee is $35.00 and is non-refundable. If you previously paid this application fee within the past three (3) years, you will not be required to do so again. If you have any issues making the payment online, or have any questions regarding this payment, contact Fee Payment/Cashiering at 941-752-5370. You can visit their office in person (Bradenton or Venice campus). The nursing application fee is not included in tuition/fee payment plans and is not covered by Financial Aid. Failure to pay the application fee by the application deadline will result in your application being denied.

What happens next?

You will receive confirmation of your application submission via your personal and SCF student email addresses. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application has not been submitted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements (including the application) have been met + correctly submitted.
From this point forward, all updates regarding your application (conditional acceptance/denial) will be sent to your SCF STUDENT EMAIL. No exceptions will be made if you miss a deadline or event due to not having checked your student email.
Applicants may be prompted to provide additional information during the application process. Requests for additional information will be submitted via the SCF student email address or Project Concert (student profile + document keeping software).

About the TEAS:

The TEAS is the required entrance exam for all nursing applicants regardless of their level of education. No nursing knowledge is tested. Applicants have the option to take the exam in-person at SCF’s Assessment and Testing Center or Online Proctored by ATI. TEAS deadlines will coincide with the deadline of the application period (please see top of the page for deadlines). TEAS Prep Workshops and Online Courses are available at the SCF Tutoring and Academic Success Center.

General Information

What are the sections on the TEAS, what skills will be assessed and how much time is allowed on each section of the TEAS?

The test is taken on a computer. The questions are generally multiple choice style with four options. Each test section consists of several pages with roughly five questions per page. When you have answered the questions, select the “Next” button in the lower part of the screen to move to additional questions. You can review previous pages, but once you move to a new subject (example-from reading to math), you cannot return.

Section	Time
Reading	55 minutes – 45 items
Mathematics	57 minutes – 38 items
English	37 minutes – 37 items
Science	60 minutes – 50 items
Total Time	209 minutes (3.48 hours)

The Math section consists of two categories: Numbers and algebra (18 questions) and Measurement and data (16 questions).
The Reading section consists of three categories: Key ideas and details (15 questions); Craft and structure (9 questions) and Integration of knowledge and ideas (15 questions).
The English and Language Usage section consists of three categories: Conventions of standard English (12 questions); Knowledge of language (11 questions) and Using language and vocabulary to express ideas in writing (10 questions).
The Science section consists of four categories: Human anatomy and physiology (18 questions); Biology (9 questions); Chemistry (8 questions); Scientific reasoning (9 questions).
Concentrate first on learning the content material for each section in the TEAS 7 Study Manual. Then do the practice questions.
The TEAS exam is about ‘application of knowledge’. Your current college grade point does not determine your success on the TEAS. Nursing requires familiarity and application of knowledge you were introduced to in middle and high school. Review and mastery of this information and accompanying skills is needed.
The TEAS exam is required to apply to the Nursing Program.
Each test is different. Your screen will be different from others.
A calculator icon is provided in the top right corner of the screen during the Math portion of the exam. You must click on the calculator icon to open and use the calculator. This icon can be moved around the screen and minimized when not in use.
Two pieces of labeled scrap paper will be provided to you before your test begins.
There is no penalty for guessing. Unanswered questions are scored as incorrect.
Pace yourself.
Taking less time in one section does not give you more time in another.
Your TEAS Total Score must be equivalent to, or greater than, the Proficient Level to be eligible to apply to the A.S. Nursing program. Higher scores do not give you admission priority.
A copy of your results will be given to you at the end of the test.
Passing scores on the TEAS exam are good for three (3) years from the exam date unless the ASN program admission requirements change and/or ATI makes the next version of the exam available.
SCF Nursing will accept qualified TEAS 6 scores until August 28, 2023.
Students have three (3) attempts to test into or exceed the Proficient Level within one calendar year. There is a thirty (30) day mandatory waiting period between attempts.

How can I prepare for the TEAS?

We recommend that you use the certified study materials offered by ATI, the company that writes, edits and administers the TEAS. The company markets three items, a study manual, online practice assessments and the online prep course.
The study manual can be purchased at the SCF Bookstore or purchased through the company directly at www.atitesting.com The study manual contains detailed information about the exam, as well as, a large number of practice questions. It is an excellent preparation resource for the TEAS.
The online practice assessments and the ATI TEAS SmartPrep can only be purchased directly through the company at www.atitesting.com
Whether practicing questions from the TEAS Study Manual or the online practice assessments, be sure to pace yourself at a rate similar to what the actual exam expects. Most mobile phones have a timer available. Use the timer to get an idea of how much time you have available for each question. See the section and time chart in the TEAS General Information section. Average time allowed per question ranges from one minute to one and a half minutes per question.
Concentrate first on learning the content material for each portion in the TEAS Study Manual. Then do the practice questions. The TEAS is about ‘application of knowledge’.
You current college grade point does not determine your success on the TEAS. Nursing requires familiarity and application of knowledge you were introduced to in middle and high school. Review and mastery of this information and accompanying skills is needed before you take the TEAS and enter nursing school.
For additional TEAS information, please visit ATI’s website: https://atitesting.com/teas-prep
NurseHub offers free TEAS 7 practice exams: https://nursehub.com/courses/teas-vii-free-practice-tests/

How do I register for the TEAS?

The TEAS is offered at SCF’s Bradenton and Venice campus Assessment/Testing centers for SCF students only.

Students with Disabilities: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with a documented disability. You must bring a copy of your Disability Resource Center (DRC) Eligibility Letter to your testing appointment. If you have questions about your eligibility, email the DRC at DRC@SCF.edu.

To take the TEAS at SCF, follow these steps:

Visit www.atitesting.com/teas-prep.
Scroll to the registration section of the page, and click “Start Registration”
If you have an existing ATI account, select “Sign In”. If you need to create one, select “Create an Account”. It is important to remember your ATI login. You will need this on exam day. Students who do not have their ATI login may be turned away from taking the ATI TEAS Exam.
Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Once you have successfully registered and paid for the TEAS exam, you will receive an email confirmation from ATI with your exam date, time and location. Be sure to bring this confirmation with you to your exam, along with a government-issued photo ID.
CONFIRM your TEAS exam date and time with the SCF Assessment and Testing Center.

Students may take the TEAS at another institution and have their official TEAS transcripts sent directly to SCF’s Assessment and Testing Center. Visit www.atitesting.com to place your order. TEAS transcripts must be received by SCF by the TEAS deadlines.

What do I need to know for the day of the test?

IMPORTANT TESTING RULES:

ATI requires an examinee to present a valid government-issued photo ID. The photo must be recognizable. First and last names must match the ATI registration and government-issued ID exactly. If there is a discrepancy, the examinee must resolve the issue before SCF will administer the TEAS.
SCF only administers the TEAS to SCF students who are applying to SCF’s A.S. Nursing program.
You must bring your ATI username, password and order confirmation number.
You will be given a writing instrument and scratch paper by the Testing Center Technician. These materials must be returned to the Testing Technician after taking the exam. You may not use your own materials.
No backpacks, briefcases, purses, cell phones, or other electronic devices, food or drinks allowed in the testing room. Lockers in Bradenton or bags in Venice are provided for storage of these items.
Students may not refer to any support materials or aids at any time during the test. You also cannot click outside of the test window to enter the Internet. Clicking outside the test window will “freeze” your exam and you will not be able to continue the exam.
The TEAS is a timed test. Only limited bathroom breaks are allowed and should ONLY be taken at the end of a section BEFORE proceeding to the next section.
If you need to leave your seat at any time, go to the Check In Station. Time for the exam section will not stop. Time lost cannot be made up.
Students are not allowed to communicate with other students during the test. If you have a question or a problem, please notify the Testing Technician immediately.
Each test is different, so your screen will be different from the person next to you.
When you have answered the final question of a section, you must select the “Next” button (not the “Stop Assessment” button). When all sections are completed and you are ready to compile results, select the “Next” button until you see the message “This is the last page of your assessment”. Your results will display. You will print two (2) copies of your results.
Testing Center staff will give you a copy of your results. If you need additional copies of your results, go to www.atitesting.com and log in as a student, using your ATI user ID and password. You will be guided through the steps needed to bring your results to the screen.

After the TEAS

I have met the Proficient level or better on the TEAS. What is the next step?

You may apply to the nursing program during an open nursing application period if all other application requirements are met. TEAS scores must be on file at SCF by the TEAS deadline.

How long are my TEAS scores good for?
Proficient Level or better scores on the TEAS are good for three (3) years from the exam date or until ATI makes the next version available. SCF Nursing will accept qualified TEAS 6 exams until August 28, 2023.

I was unsuccessful with the TEAS. What is the next step? Students have three (3) attempts to test into or exceed the Proficient level within one calendar year. There is a mandatory thirty (30) day waiting period between each attempt.

If you are attempting to achieve TEAS Total and Science scores of 65%, you have only (2) attempts to do so.

What if I took the TEAS at another location? Can I submit that exam? As long as your TEAS exam meets our program’s requirements, you can purchase your official TEAS transcript from ATI and have it sent to the Assessment & Testing Center by the TEAS deadline for the application period in which you plan to apply.

AS, Nursing Resources

Online Instructional Programs

ATI
Computer Programs available in nursing computer labs
ProCalc
SCF MedAffinity Electronic Health Record (Student log in)

Nursing Skills Learning Labs

SCF Bradenton Campus
Hours: 8:00 – 4:00
Monday – Friday
Building 29 – Room 153
Phone: (941) 752-5539
SCF Lakewood Ranch Campus
Building MTSC – Room 234
Phone: (941) 363-7263
SCF Venice Campus
Building 800 – Room 851
Phone: (941) 408-1437

Useful Links

The Associate in Science Program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

The Associate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). View the ASN Program Outcomes. The Baccalaureate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). View the RN-BSN Program Outcomes

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

*RegisteredNursing.org, **Data from 2020-21 FETPIP at FLDOE.org

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