NUC University launches an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at select Florida Technical College (FTC) campuses. - FTC Florida Technical College

NUC University launches an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at select Florida Technical College (FTC) campuses.

April 25, 2024 Orlando, FL —NUC University and its School of Nursing is launching ASN and BSN classes as part of their offering at Kissimmee and Tampa Florida Technical College campuses starting in June. Both degree programs are designed to prepare students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to qualify for their registered nursing (RN) credential. 

The ASN degree is an 18-month, hybrid format program that blends online coursework with on-campus sessions and practical clinical experiences, emphasizing a fundamental approach to nursing theory and practice. Course topics planned include Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology and Nursing Implications, and Nursing Interventions with Child and Adolescent, among others. 

The BSN degree is a 36-month, hybrid format program that focuses on developing nursing leadership skills, along with ethical decision-making within nursing through a blend of online coursework, on-campus sessions and practical clinical experiences. Course topics planned include Fundamentals of Nursing, Leadership and Management, and Informatics and Healthcare Systems, among others. 

Through the NUC South Florida Campus, nursing students have the option to earn their RN-to-BSN through 100% online. Those with an active or current RN license can earn their BSN entirely online in one year. Additionally, the NUC South Florida Campus offers three 100% online MSN degrees that can be completed in one year.  

NUC University has offered high-quality nursing education since 1995. As of March 2024, NUC serves 3,320 nursing education students and during the last 5 years has graduated more than 7,000 students. 

With more than 40 years of experience in career-focused education, NUC University has locations in Florida (South Florida, DAVE School Orlando and seven FTC campuses – Deland, Kissimmee, Orlando, Lakeland, South Miami, Pembroke Pines, and Tampa), locations in Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Grande, Escorial and 12 locations of the Technical Division), and the NUC Online Division with students all across US and Puerto Rico. 

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