Florida State College has a registered nursing program that leads to an associate in science degree upon completion. This is a bridge program that is designed for paramedics and licensed practical nurses. Students must have at least 2,000 hours of work experience as a paramedic or LPN in the most recent three years. Courses include human anatomy and physiology, adult health nursing, human growth and development, role transformation and nursing care of the family.
Florida State College
101 West State St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-633-8100
fscj.edu
St. Petersburg College offers an associate in science degree program in nursing specifically designed for paramedic students who are interested in becoming registered nurses. Students may enter into the program in August or January and may complete the program with day or evening classes. Required courses include psychosocial nursing, role transition in nursing, nursing care management and applications of pharmacology concepts in nursing therapy.
St. Petersburg College
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
727-341-4772
spcollege.edu
Pensacola State College, formerly known as Pensacola Junior College, offers a paramedic to RN nursing program that is designed to be completed in three semesters. The program begins with the summer semester and students complete the program in the following spring semester. Upon completion of this program, students earn an associate of science degree. Course requirements include introduction to nursing, maternal and child nursing and adult health nursing I, II and III.
Pensacola State College
1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-484-1000
pjc.edu
Santa Fe College's bridge program is designed for paramedics to earn an associate of science degree in nursing to become a registered nurse. As a requirement, students must demonstrate the competency of basic skills within the first weeks of the introduction to nursing course to continue in the program. Required courses include introduction to nursing, bridge nursing process--introduction, and bridge nursing process I, II and III.
Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606
352-395-5000
sfcollege.edu