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Nursing - Associate in Science Degree (AS Nursing)

The Associate in Science Degree Nursing Program (ASN) combines course work on campus with guided clinical experiences in health care agencies in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. There are two methods for completion of the program, the basic approach for students who have no previous nursing course work, and the transition approach for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed as a registered nurse. On entry into practice, the Associate in Science Degree Nursing graduate is able to use the nursing process to administer care for a group of patients in acute and chronic settings. The graduate functions effectively within the health care team and provides guidance to less skilled workers in the implementation of nursing care.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission located at 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor, New York City, N.Y. 10006. NLNAC’s phone number is (800) 669-1556, ext. 153.

Program Dean: Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg

Department Chair: Dr. Betty Stauning-Santiago

Contact the Nursing Department at: (941) 752-5209

Spring 2009 applications will be accepted between September 1 and October 15. 

Program Entrance Requirements and Program Application

Application to the Nursing Program requires admission to Manatee Community College.  
A $20 non-refundable application fee is required for Nursing programs.

Nursing Program

For the student with no prior medical background

Transition Nursing Program

For the qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensure Requirements

Any student who has been convicted, had adjudication withheld, or has criminal charges pending other than a minor traffic violation will need to obtain approval from the Florida Board of Nursing for permission to take the licensure examination upon completion of the program.

Admission Policy

Nursing programs are limited enrollment programs with a selective admission process based upon GPA and completion of program requirements, general academic requirements, and testing.  Completion of program requirements (prerequisites) are needed to make application to the nursing program.  Additional general academic requirements are also required.

Admission priority is given to:

1. Qualified applicants who have completed the most hours toward the degree (prerequisite and general academic requirements) and  
2. Overall and cumulative GPA on the courses required for the degree (with highest GPA’s given priority). 

As enrollment is limited, completion of all or part of the academic courses required for the degree does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program.  

To be considered for a nursing program a student must submit an application by the established deadline.  All qualified applications will be reviewed and an admission decision will be sent to the student (via MCC student email) by the notification deadline.  Students not accepted to the program will have the opportunity to submit a new application for another admission period.  Admission policies regarding hours completed, testing, and GPA will apply.  

Program Admission Schedule

The Nursing program accepts students during the Fall and Spring semesters on the Bradenton and Venice campus.  The Transition program accepts students for the Summer semester on the Bradenton campus and, if enrollment permits, the Fall semester on the Venice campus. 

Applications are accepted based on the schedule below.  Students are reminded that because of the very high interest in Nursing, we receive sufficient qualified applicants by the application deadlines.  We will not accept application received after the published deadline.  Students must consider this when submitting their application by mail.  Application deadlines for program admission have been established and are outlined below:

Nursing Program

Transition Program

NOTE: Students will be contacted via their MCC student email account regarding nursing admission decisions.  Qualified applicants who are not admitted to a specific semester will have the opportunity to submit a new application for another admission period.

Cost of the Program

The cost of the Nursing Program includes tuition and fees as listed under Financial Information in the College catalog. A laboratory fee is charged for all nursing courses. These fees include liability insurance, laboratory supplies, and standardized tests required in the program.

Basic Nursing Program – estimated cost

Transition Nursing Program – estimated costs

Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Nursing Forms