Obtain Your Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Our School

Degree Programs Associate of Nursing

Program Objective

To prepare the student to meet the requirements of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Florida Board of Nursing for Registered Nurse Education and meet eligibility for licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) in order to work as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings in a safe and effective manner.

Program Description

The Nursing Program includes clinical experience and theoretical instruction in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing, inclusive of clinical training experience in appropriate settings such as, but not limited to, acute care, long-term care, and community settings [s. 464.019(1) (g), F.S.]. The program curriculum plan provides for theoretical instruction and clinical application in personal, family, and community health; nutrition; human growth and development throughout the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills; mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of mediations; legal aspects of practice; interpersonal relationships and leadership skills; professional role and health teaching and counseling skills[s. 464.019(1)(h), F.S.]. The contact hours designated for classroom, laboratory, and clinical components correspond to the curriculum standards in Florida. Clinical rotation hours per day range from 4 to 12 hours depending on the course.

Disclosure – Licensing is required for employment.

Associate Science Nursing Degree Program 104 Credit hours

General Admission Requirements and Procedures: Applicants Must:

  • All prospective students must be at least 16 years old, and 18, by the time of graduation. Applicants under 18 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian’s permission to apply for admission and they must also sign the enrollment agreement. Some programs may have additional age requirements to meet clinical affiliate requirements and/or applicable state and federal laws. Please see your program of interest in the catalog for additional information.
  • Submit a completed and signed Application along with a non-refundable application fee ($50).
  • Entrance Examination non-refundable fee of $30.00.
  • Interview by the Admissions Committee
  • Professional Goal Statement and One (1) page essay with the reason(s) for wanting to become a nurse.
  • Provide proof of identification and United States’ citizenship or residency status.
    • Acceptable forms of identification are as follows (one picture ID required):
      • United States citizen:
        • Original or certified copy of the student’s birth certificate.
        • A valid, unexpired US passport.
        • Certificate of Naturalization issued by Homeland Security.
        • Voter’s registration card.
        • Valid State issued ID or Driver’s License
      • Non-US citizens must provide one document (original or certified copy) to establish identity.
        Examples are as follows
        • A valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (I-551).
        • A valid passport for non-immigrants.
        • Department of Homeland Security document showing proof of lawful residency.
    • Submit evidence of high school graduation or GED.
      • Premiere International College does not accept ability-to-benefit students.
      • Evidence of high school graduation or its equivalent must include:
        • The applicant’s name and graduation date
        • The name and location of the high school attended including, city, state, and graduation year.
        • The institution will evaluate high school transcripts/diplomas to verify that the high school or program was approved by the applicable governing or state authority if such approval is required under the law.
        • Completed and Signed High School Attestation Form
        • Successful completion of at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours that does not result in the awarding of an associate degree, but that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree at any institution; or enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program where at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours have been successfully completed, including credit hours transferred into the bachelor’s degree program.
      • An applicant who graduated from a high school outside of the United States must:
        • Submit a certified copy of his/her secondary school transcript and/or diploma.
        • The transcript must be translated into English and determined equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA).
        • Please note that some agencies have more specific requirements and accept only original documentation sent directly from the educational institution attended.
      • Home Schooled Education Verification
        • An applicant that graduated from high school in a home school setting must provide signed/attested documentation by the applicant’s parent or guardian that lists the secondary school courses completed by the applicant and certifies successful completion of secondary school education.
        • Documentation must include all of the information that Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay requires of a traditional high school diploma due to our cooperation with the State and Federal Departments of Education, as well as an accrediting body, as applicable.
        • The home school arrangement must have been approved by the applicable governing or state authority if such approval is required by applicable law.
      • If the state where the applicant was home schooled by law required that home schooled students obtain a secondary school completion credential (other than a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent), the applicant must submit a copy of that credential.
  • Complete a Pre-Enrollment Background check
    • Information on how to obtain this clearance will be given to the applicant during the admissions process.
      • For further information, you may consult Florida Statutes SS456.013 (3)(a), 456.039(1), 456.072(2), 464.018, and other laws that govern the nursing health care profession.
    • Applicants who have a misdemeanor conviction should be aware that they may not meet applicable licensure or certification requirements and may not be able to secure employment in the field.
    • Certain misdemeanor convictions may prevent a student from successfully completing the desired program due to the inability to place students on externship or clinical sites; therefore, in these instances, the institution reserves the right to deny admission.
    • A criminal record may jeopardize a student’s ability to complete the program requirements, achieve required licensure, and eligibility for employment; therefore, the institution does not accept applicants who have been convicted of a felony.
  • ASN applicants must Pass the Standardized Institutional Nursing Entrance Exam with a minimum score of 60%.
    • The test is a 12th grade Level test with questions on Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language.
    • Take the Institutional Basic Computer Skills Exam and pass it with a 70% or better.
      • The Institutional Basic Computers Skills Exam is designed to demonstrate an applicant’s understanding of modern-day computer use and proficiency necessary to function in hybrid and online courses. Every program at Premiere International College includes courses that require the student to have a basic familiarity with computer parts and terminology, and a limited understanding of how to utilize search engines and word processing functions.
        • The exam is not designed to limit enrollment but rather to show areas a potential student may need further development in prior to enrolling for courses. Where further development is needed, tutoring may be available at the campus and at the local library prior to registering for courses.
  • Applicants admitted into the ASN program must also satisfy the following additional requirements:
    • Applicants must be in good physical health as documented by a completed physical.
    • Evidence of vaccinations must be submitted prior to enrollment to include Hepatitis B or declination form, Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDap/Td).
    • A current PPD / TB test with negative results obtained within the last month or a chest x-ray report with negative results obtained within the 12 months.
    • Submit a current CPR card.
    • Accepted applicants will be required to provide proof of their own medical insurance.
    • Accepted applicants must have consistent access to working on a computer equipment (with Internet connectivity, required software, etc.). All ASN students will need to have computer access while away from the school and throughout their enrollment.
    • All applicants that are accepted into ASN program must complete a 10-Panel Drug Screening. Applicants that fail the Drug Screening without prescriptive documentation will be automatically withdrawn from the program.
    • Complete a Level II background check prior to clinical rotations.

Please note: some clinical affiliates may require a COVID vaccine or a Covid Clearance prior to participation for clinical rotations at their facility

Additional Admissions Procedures

  • Admission into the program will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of a level 2 background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FIBI). Applicants must be free of offenses as listed in Florida Statues.400.211.
  • The student must be able to satisfy with or without reasonable accommodations, the physical, mental, and sensory requirements to perform the essential duties and responsibilities typically associated with the duties of a registered nurse, including without limitation, possessing a full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye- hand coordination, and walking and standing for extensive periods of time, as determined by the school in its discretion.

Upon the student’s satisfaction of all the above requirement, the student will be notified if he or she is admitted into the program of study at the school.

If the number of applicants for admission to the nursing Associate Degree program exceed the enrollment capacity for the program, the applicants for admission will be ranked based on the composite score that each applicant received on the HESI examination. Applicant will be admitted into the Nursing Degree Program in order based on their ranking up to the enrollment capacity of the program.

Transfer of Credit Policy - Acceptance of Transfer Credit into the Program

Applicants to the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree program must complete at least 25% of the nursing program with Premiere International College. The request for credits to be transferred from another institution will be reviewed to meet the following guidelines:

  • Be comparable to a PIC courses in content and credits.
  • Be reviewed and approved.
  • Official Transcript and a Copy of the Catalog or Syllabi of courses attempting to transfer for evaluation.
  • Official Transcript from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education or CHEA.

*NOTE: Premiere International Clinical Externship may require up to 50 miles of travel away from the College.

For more information you can view the School Catalog here.