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A Nursing Program That Makes a Difference
SPC’s College of Nursing offers nationally accredited nursing programs that give you sought-after skills that you can take anywhere. Our Associate in Science degree program trains you to become a Registered Nurse. Our online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) builds on your R.N. credential so you can take your career to the next level
You can trust the nursing education you receive at St. Petersburg College, where we have been training registered nurses for six decades.
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Why Employers Hire Our Graduates
Our graduates rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages in Florida. With degree programs tailored to meet the needs of local industries, you’ll be job ready at graduation. In fact, more than 90 percent of our graduates find jobs in the field, are continuing their education or serving in the military.
St. Petersburg College offers free tutoring to all students. We also offer online support, campus learning centers and small group workshops so you get the academic support you need.
Nursing Programs That Prepare You for In-Demand Jobs
An increasingly complex health care system requires better educated nurses. Getting a Nursing Degree from SPC gives you a solid foundation for advancing your career and improving your skills. Many of our programs are fully online, making it easier for you to schedule and plan around your busy life.
Below are some of the Nursing Degrees that we offer:
RN to BSN – Moving Forward
An increasingly complex health care system requires better educated nurses. Getting your Nursing B.S. Degree from SPC gives you a solid foundation for advancing your career and improving your skills. Many employers prefer hiring nurses who are skilled in critical thinking, quality improvement, systems management and team leadership. If you’re already an R.N., you can take our flexible program online.
Nurses with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) are in high demand. The Institute of Medicine calls for BSNs to make up 80% of the nursing workforce by 2020. At SPC, you can take our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program completely online. Our eight-week classes focus on leadership, management, theory, research and community and public health. You complete your clinical practicums where you choose.
Below are some of the features of our RN to BSN progam:
- Builds on your current R.N. credential, education and experience
- Fits your schedule
- Takes four semesters to complete attending full time
- Opportunity to take courses one at a time or up to four courses each semester in fall and spring
- Option to take your classes online or in the classroom
- Ability to complete your practicum hours at approved agencies in your community
- Focuses on leadership, management, theory, research and community and public health
World-Class Facility – The SCENE
The Simulation Center for Excellence in Nursing Education (SCENE) is a multi-million, dollar state-of-the-art simulation lab which provides a supportive environment in a realistic clinical setting for students to learn and master nursing skills. Located at the Health Education Center, the SCENE is a safe, non-threatening teaching/learning environment which fosters the development of the level of critical thinking essential for the professional nurse.
The area is comprised of four rooms, two of which are set up as our hospital ICU/ER simulation units. These rooms contain medium- and high-fidelity simulators which offer a wide age range from infants to adults and are capable of simulating various clinical scenarios. We have medium fidelity simulators capable of programmable heart sounds, lung sounds, bowel sounds, blood pressure and heart rhythms.
In addition we have high fidelity simulators with physiological appropriate responses to treatment interventions, including airway and oxygenation management, fluid administration, defibrillation and the administration of drugs. One SCENE room has four Laerdal VitalSim medium fidelity simulators (three adult and one infant) as well as one high fidelity CAE (Healthcare) Apollo. In the other SCENE room there are five high fidelity CAE simulators including one iSTAN, one Adult ECS, one PediaSim ECS, one BabySim, one Lucina Birthing simulator. Simulation is extended outside of the SCENE area to all nursing classrooms which are equipped with task trainers, static manikins, Laerdal VitalSims, and one additional CAE iStan.
Nursing Career Options
Our programs train you in many different areas of nursing. And the demand for nurses of all types is expected to grow in the years to come.
Here are a few of the career opportunities for which you will be prepared by one of our Nursing programs:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Physician offices
- Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric and geriatric nursing
- Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, long term and community settings
- Personal, family, community and mental health concepts
- Pharmacology and medication administration
Paying for College
Our professionals in the financial aid office help you sort out the options of paying for a quality education now – with less debt after you graduate. There are many different ways you can get help paying for your education at St. Petersburg College, including scholarships, grants, loans, and even an interest-free payment plan.
To learn more about how you can get help paying for college, visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Why Choose St. Petersburg College?
Choosing a college is a big decision. With our focus on you, you will see why SPC is the smart choice.
1/2 THE COST
Two years at St. Petersburg College and two years at a public university can save you more than $5,830 compared to four years at a public university in Florida.
FINANCIAL AID
Over $6 million in scholarships granted in 2016. Learn more about how you can get help paying for college by downloading our FREE Financial Aid Guide!
GRADUATES GET JOBS
More than 90 percent of our graduates find jobs in the field, are continuing their education or serving in the military.
Others Like You
Shane Melaugh
“We find that SPC nursing graduates are very well prepared and can get right out there into the workforce. The clinical nursing rotations that students receive at SPC are excellent, so by the time they’re ready to graduate they’ve received a lot of great experience.”
– Diane Johnstone, Chief of Nursing, Bay Pines VA
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