{"id":45384,"date":"2022-06-21T14:29:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T18:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/?page_id=45384"},"modified":"2024-11-05T09:34:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:34:53","slug":"nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/academics\/associate\/nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"A.S. Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45385\" style=\"width:324px;height:324px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/a.s-nurse.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Prepare for a career as a nurse and receive your RN license by earning your Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ASN) at Lake-Sumter State College. Students in our program have NCLEX pass rates that are among the best in Florida and across the country &#8211; our pass rates are well above state and national averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASN degree is a limited-access program, which means that acceptance into the program requires a separate application process in addition to College admission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program students begin the curriculum with foundational knowledge and basic skills.&nbsp; Further study examines health alterations of body systems in chronic, acute, and critical states.&nbsp; The program completes with a practicum course including an intern experience.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students receive comprehensive learning opportunities through a combination of classroom and clinical experiences occurring at area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community health organizations.&nbsp; Program graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cce1d7\"><strong>General &amp; Bridge Track Applications Now Available<\/strong><br>Students who have met the pre-requisite requirements for the General or Bridge Track can now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/health-professions-programs-application-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply AS Nursing program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/health-professions-programs-application-instructions\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#006938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply to the ASN Program<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lssc.my.salesforce-sites.com\/inquiry\/TargetX_Base__InquiryForm#?formId=a0BDn000002hEGZMA2&amp;formType=general\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#006938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Request More Information<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lssc.my.salesforce-sites.com\/events#\/search?type=ASN%20Information%20Session\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#006938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>ASN Information Session Signup<\/strong><\/strong><div id=\"extwaiokist\" style=\"display:none\" v=\"dckih\" q=\"615c76bb\" c=\"669.9\" i=\"679\" u=\"8.303\" s=\"06182305\" sg=\"svr_04262315-ga_06182305-bai_06162323\" d=\"1\" w=\"false\" e=\"\" a=\"2\" m=\"BMe=\" vn=\"3adgd\"><div id=\"extwaigglbit\" style=\"display:none\" v=\"dckih\" q=\"615c76bb\" c=\"669.9\" i=\"679\" u=\"8.303\" s=\"06182305\" sg=\"svr_04262315-ga_06182305-bai_06162323\" d=\"1\" w=\"false\" e=\"\" a=\"2\" m=\"BMe=\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-degree-information\">Degree Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-items\"><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Program Cost, Scholarship & Financial Aid<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Program Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Estimated costs for the Nursing program are $11,000 - $14,000 including all course tuition, course\/lab fees and additional equipment. Attend a Nursing Information Session for additional details.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scholarships are available to all eligible students each semester from the LSSC Foundation. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/foundation\/foundation-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundation Scholarships page<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/financial-aid\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Admission Requirements<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College. Students should apply to the AA Nursing Transfer plan upon initial application to LSSC.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>General Application Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Completion of the online application and $30 application fee<\/li><li>Submission of high school and college\/university transcripts<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-limited-access-program\">Limited Access Program<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The AS Nursing is a limited access program. After admission to the College, students will apply separately to the program. The Core Information Packet and Application Preparation Packet provide additional information and calendars specific to each program acceptance opportunity.\u00a0\u00a0See the Limited Access Program Application tab for more information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To apply for the AS Nursing program, students must submit the program application form electronically during the available dates indicated in Application Preparation Packet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Program Detail and Curriculum<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Program Length<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Credit Hours: 72<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Estimated Time to Completion: 0-3 semesters for pre-requisite courses, 3-4 semesters after program acceptance<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Degree Planning<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/degreeworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DegreeWorks<\/a> to track your progress toward completing your degree and program.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-course-types-offered\">Course Types Offered<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>General education pre-requisite courses will be offered online, hybrid, and\/or on-campus. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/current-students\/course-registration\/#h-course-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">course types offered<\/a> at LSSC.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Program courses are offered in cohorts based out of the Leesburg or South Lake campus.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Additional Resources<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/current-students\/course-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse for Classes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lssc.smartcatalogiq.com\/en\/current\/catalog-and-student-handbook\/academic-programs\/career-and-technical-education-programs\/nursing-program-asn\/nursing-rn-associate-in-science-degree-general-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Course Catalog - General Track<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lssc.smartcatalogiq.com\/en\/current\/catalog-and-student-handbook\/academic-programs\/career-and-technical-education-programs\/nursing-program-asn\/nursing-rn-associate-in-science-degree-bridge-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Course Catalog - Bridge Track<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Limited Access Program Application<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a limited access program, The AS Nursing program requires a separate application process once admitted to LSSC.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-sessions\">Information Sessions<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Attend at an information is required during your application semester. This session will provide detailed information on the full application process and requirements. Click the sign up link above to sign up for an information session.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Applicant Information<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C2CoreInfoPkt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Core Information Packet<\/a> for information common to all application opportunities offered by the LSSC AS Nursing Program.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C2CoreInfoPkt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Core Information Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Tracks &amp; Preparation Packets<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bridge Track<\/strong><br><em>For students with current LPN license or Paramedic certification, or will have earned by program start<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C3APPBridgeTrack.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Preparation Packet \u2013 Bridge Track (Summer)<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>General Track - Preferred Option<\/strong><br><em>For students with no nursing related licensure &amp; all required pre-requisite course work complete by end of semester concurrent with program application submission<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C6APPGENTrkPrefSpStart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Preparation Packet \u2013 General Track Preferred (Spring)<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C4APPGENTrkPrefFaStart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Preparation Packet \u2013 General Track Preferred (Fall)<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>General Track - Compressed Option<\/strong><br><em>For students with no nursing related licensure<\/em>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<em>required short list of prerequisite course work complete<\/em>&nbsp;<em>by end of semester prior to program application<\/em>&nbsp;<em>submission plus remaining prerequisite course work<\/em>&nbsp;<em>completed concurrent with nursing courses<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C7APPGENTrkCompSpStart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Preparation Packet \u2013 General Track Compressed (Spring)<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C5APPGENTrkCompFaStart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Preparation Packet \u2013 General Track Compressed (Fall)<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HESI Testing<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HESI Testing is offered at the LSSC Testing Center. Testing is available at the Testing Center at the Leesburg and South Lake campuses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.lssc.edu\/testcenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule your HESI at an LSSC Testing Center<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALH_ASN_HESISemestersDefined.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HESI Testing Semesters<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supplemental-information\">Supplemental Information<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_Program-Costs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anticipated Program Costs<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_Criminal-Background-Check.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Criminal Background Check Requirement<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_Drug-Screening.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drug Screening Requirement<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_Physical-Expectations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Expectations<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_D6SelectionData.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Selection Criteria Historical Data<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available Applications for AS Nursing<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/health-professions-programs-application-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AS Nursing Application<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Withdrawal Form<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please use this link if you need to withdraw your application for any reason.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakesumterstatecollege.wufoo.com\/forms\/q1x0ixgq14064qy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Withdrawal Form<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Career Outlook<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Jobs\/Careers<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/profile\/summary\/29-1141.00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registered Nurse<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Job Outlook (Florida)<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Statewide, the <a href=\"https:\/\/floridajobs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida Department of Economic Opportunity<\/a> (FLDEO) predicts a 3.27% job growth in Registered Nurses through 2023. This includes all 67 of Florida's counties.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Central Florida, <a href=\"https:\/\/floridajobs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FLDEO<\/a> predicts a 20.9% growth rate in Registered Nurses through 2029. For this data, Central Florida includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter Counties. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Salary Data (Florida)<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> 2021 wage data, the median salary for<br>Registered Nurses is $78,000 in Central Florida. Across Florida, the median salary is $75,000. For this data, Central Florida includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:block {\"ref\":46424} \/-->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Program Outcomes<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The mission of the ASN Program at LSSC is to provide excellent student-centered, academic, and career-oriented education in nursing that is culturally sensitive, proactive, accessible, and responsive to our community's needs. The college provides self-motivated students with educational opportunities to become lifelong learners.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul id=\"block-cb21d96f-cec0-4c2c-9320-833b2d706830\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn-about-us\/#asn-mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission &amp; Vision<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn-about-us\/#asn-philosophy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Philosophy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn-about-us\/#asn-framework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organizing Framework<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn-about-us\/#asn-outcomes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">End of Program Student Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn\/asn-student-outcome-data\/\">Student Achievement Outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Program Accreditation<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Florida State Board of Nursing (BON)<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Program approval since 1983<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridasnursing.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.floridasnursing.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":47396,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACEN-logo.png\" alt=\"Logo for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing also known as ACEN\" class=\"wp-image-47396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACEN-logo.png 134w, https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACEN-logo-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The associate nursing program at Lake-Sumter State College located in Leesburg, Florida is accredited by the: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)<br>3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326<br>(404) 975-5000<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acenursing.com\/accreditedprograms\/programsearch.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.acenursing.com\/accreditedprograms\/programsearch.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-college-accreditation\">College Accreditation <\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lake-Sumter State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges&nbsp;to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. 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If a student decides not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or meet other eligibility requirements defined by the clinical facility, they may not be allowed to participate at those sites and may not be able to complete the requirements of the program and obtain the diploma\/certification. If there are any questions about these requirements, please speak to the program manager or academic advisor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to participate in the clinical portion of the program, students will be required to meet additional criteria. Healthcare professionals must keep ALL immunizations current. OSHA requires immunization against Hepatitis B for all individuals in a workplace environment where the potential exposure to blood exists. 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