KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NUC University, a leader in
higher education for more than 40 years, proudly announces the
establishment of a new School of Nursing within its Florida Technical College (FTC) campuses in
Kissimmee, Tampa, and Orlando, starting in the summer 2024 semester.
This initiative aims to enhance NUC University's programs,
strengthen workforce diversity in nursing, and address the growing
need for nurses in Florida and
nationwide.
The new School of Nursing will offer
both Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN) degrees. These programs are designed to prepare
students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to
qualify for their registered nursing (RN) credential.
The ASN degree is a 20-24-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 degree entirely online within one
year if they have an active or current RN license. Additionally,
the NUC South Florida Campus offers three 100% online MSN degrees
that can also be completed in one year.
The new School of Nursing at
Florida Technical College is launching
to directly address the growing demand for trained and qualified
nurses. According to the Florida Hospital Association (FHA),
Florida could face a shortfall of
59,000 nurses by 2035, highlighting the critical need for immediate
action.
"The need for more trained and qualified nurses is a critical
issue for healthcare systems across the state," said Dr. James
Michael Burkett, president of Florida
Technical College. "The healthcare industry is experiencing
unprecedented challenges, with a significant gap between the supply
of nurses and the escalating demand for healthcare services. This
shortage impacts patient care, increases workloads for existing
nurses, and puts a strain on the entire healthcare infrastructure.
By establishing our School of Nursing in Florida, we aim to equip our students with the
essential skills and knowledge to excel in this vital profession,
ultimately better serving the needs of our state."
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.
To find out more about programs at NUC University or
NUC-FTC, you can visit: nursing.nuc.edu
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