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Nurse Entrance Test: ATI TEAS
Schedule with testing center
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
For additional information and guidance, before you apply to one of the programs,
call 386-754-4222, to set up an appointment with an advisor.
NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Admission Packet
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
IN NURSING (ASDN):
TRADITIONAL GENERIC
APPLICATION FOR 2025
CLASSES BEGIN Spring 2025
Rev. 11/2023
149 SE College Place, Lake City, Florida 32025-2007
Contact: Admissions 386-754-4287/386-754-4396
Website: ASDN Program Information (
ASDN hyperlink on page)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction ...................................................................................... 3
ASDN Application Checklist .......................................................... 4-5
Admission Criteria ......................................................................... 6-7
ASDN Point System ...................................................................... 8-9
ASDN Pre- and Co-requisite Courses ....................................... 10-11
Nursing Program Curriculum .......................................................... 13
ASDN Core Performance Standards .............................................. 14
ASDN Entrance Test ...................................................................... 15
Following Acceptance into Program ............................................... 16
Health, Drug Screen, Background Check Policies .......................... 17
ASDN Program Estimated Expenses ............................................. 18
Miscellaneous ................................................................................ 19
ASDN Program Application ............................................................ 20
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING
TRADITIONAL GENERIC
Florida Gateway College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges to award baccalaureate and associate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-
679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida Gateway College.
The Associate of Science Degree at Florida Gateway College is approved by the Florida Board of
Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252; 850-245-4125.
The associate nursing program at Florida Gateway College at the main campus located in Lake City,
Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
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 http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
The nursing program was established in 1964. The program has grown to include the following
components: RN-BSN Bridge, Traditional Generic (RN), Traditional LPN-RN Bridge, and LPN-RN Fast-Track
Bridge.
The experienced nursing faculty are well prepared both academically and clinically. The faculty is committed
to providing a nursing curriculum that offers the student the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and
attitudes which are necessary to promote better health care for all people in the community. Students
receive individual guidance in skills lab, along with small group supervision in simulation and clinical settings.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives an Associate in Science Degree in
Nursing and is qualified to apply for the State Board of Nursing NCLEX-RN examination. If successful on
this exam, the graduate becomes a registered nurse (RN).
Graduates are recruited by a variety of healthcare settings, locally and nationally. Graduates
work in healthcare setting such as acute care settings, home health agencies and long term care facilities.
Furthermore, many of the area hospitals are predominately staffed by our graduates.
Graduates through our ASDN program have seamless matriculation to our RN-BSN programs. Moreover,
graduates can complete their RN-BSN in as little as three semesters (1 year).
FGC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to
providing reasonable accommodations as required in affording equal educational opportunity. The Office
of Accessibility Services can provide further information and assistance at (386) 754-4393. It is the
student’s responsibility to register with Accessibility Services and to contact the faculty member in a timely
manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations. Accommodations will be provided for standardized
testing (i.e., CPT, Nurse Entrance Exam) when requested in a timely manner.
Florida G
ateway College does not discriminate in its employment practices, admission and treatment of
students on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin, sex, age, disability, marital status or any other
legally protected status in accordance with the law. The equity officer is Cassandra Buckles, Director of
Human Resources, and may be reached at (386) 754-4313.
TRADITIONAL GENERIC APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Completion of this checklist alone does not guarantee acceptance to the Associate in Science
Degree in Nursing Program. Completion of the checklist is the applicant’s responsibility. Applicants
should complete the checklist in order.
FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION:
1. Complete a Florida Gateway College (FGC) Admission Application and return it to the
FGC Enrollment Services. (if you have not already become a student at FGC).
2. Have your official high school transcript(s), GED, or documentation of Home Schooling
sent to FGC Enrollment Services.
3. Provide ACT, SAT or PERT
standardized testing scores to the FGC
Enrollment Services.
(For help with college admission standardized
testing: Check with the Student Success Center
in Building 08 for test review (386) 754-4382, or
go to the college website:
www.fgc.edu, click
on Students, Student Resources, Student
Success Center, Tutoring.
FOR ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM
1. Complete the nursing entrance exam (TEAS) with a score of 55% or higher. Scores generally
indicate a moderate level of overall academic preparedness necessary to support learning on
nursing-related content. This exam is available through the FGC Testing Center.
Register online for the Nurse Entrance Exam, click on the
following tabs:
www.fgc.edu/academics/test-center
TEAS-Follow instructions through ATI
2. Submit exam scores to the nursing department no later than the application deadline
indicated on the front page of the packet. If the Nurse Entrance Exam is taken at another
test site, official scores must be provided in the sealed envelope provided by the testing
center.
3. Submit the ASDN Traditional Generic Supplemental Application. You may hand
deliver or through Postal Mail, no later than the application deadline indicated on the front
page of the packet.
ATTACH THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR APPLICATION:
1. Unofficial transcripts that include all schools or universities coursework. Unofficial
transcripts can be obtained from your college websites and must be received no
later than the application deadline indicated on the front page of the packet to be
considered.
2. Documentation of health-related experience (this must be a letter from your previous or
present employer(s) that include job duties and length of time employed in that role).
3. All of the above documents must be submitted no later than the application deadline
indicated on the front page of the packet to be considered for admission to the ASDN
nursing program. Applications without proper documents will not be considered for
admission into the ASDN Program.
4. Write a four (4) paragraph essay (1 paragraph per prompt) and attach with your application.
The four (4) essay prompts are:
What does nursing mean to you?
What does professionalism mean to you?
What does caring mean to you?
What does ethics or ethical behavior mean to you?
The program admission response letters will be mailed within 4 weeks of
the application deadline indicated on the front page of the packet.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE TRADITIONAL GENERIC
The following criteria will be required for all admissions to the ASDN program:
1.
Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to the start of program.
2.
Applicants must complete all pre-requisite co u r s es with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Pre-requisite classes
must be completed by the end of the summer term of the year the applicant is applying to the program.
3.
All science courses (BSC 2085/L, BSC 2086/L and MCB 2010/L) must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Science courses must be taken within 5 years of application to nursing program. If science courses are
not within 5 years, students must complete BSC 2084C with a B or higher.
4.
All co- requisite courses completed by the end of the summer term in which you are
applying must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
5.
Applicants must score proficiency or higher (55 % or higher) on the Nurse Entrance Exam
admission test. Scores must be submitted to the nursing department no later than the application
deadline indicated on the front page of the packet.
Accelerated Admission: Please see separate admission packet
Guaranteed Admission
1.
Applicant who has earned a minimum grade of B+ in all pre-requisite courses and a B+ in
any co- requisite courses completed by application due date will be guaranteed admission
to the ASDN program, providing requirements are met.
2.
All pre- and co-requisite courses must be taken at Florida Gateway College to be guaranteed
admission to the ASDN program.
Career Pathways Admission
A select number of seats will be reserved for Career Pathways students, based on the Career Pathways
agreement b et w een FGC and high schools in the service areas. To be eligible for one of these seats,
a Career Pathways student must:
1. Attend FGC for all pre- and co-requisite courses.
2. Have a minimum 2.8 GPA in all completed pre-requisite and any co-requisite courses
3. Apply to the Nursing Program within two years of high school graduation.
4. Submit two reference letters, one must be from your high school Career Pathway
instructor or your high school guidance counselor.
5. In the event of multiple candidates, the Nurse Entrance Exam score will be used
to determine admission.
Paramedic Admission
A select number of seats will be reserved for current paramedics who meet the ASDN admission
requirements above. If there are more qualified applicants than there are available reserved
seats, applicants will be considered with the general ASDN admission pool.
Other Admission
Students who do not qualify under the Guaranteed Admission, Career Pathways Admission, Paramedic
Admission or Accelerated Admission criteria will be admitted if space is available, with places being
awarded to those individuals with the highest points, using the ASDN Point System for Competitive
Admission. In the event of tied points, GPA will be used to rank the applicants.
Please Note: Meeting admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
*A student with a documented disability should see the Director, Accessibility Services.
Florida Gateway College
Nursing and Health Sciences
ASDN
Point System for Competitive Admission
Successfully completed a FGC Nursing and Health Sciences Program
Maximum 5 points
LPN with licensure
5
Paramedic with licensure
4
EMT with licensure
2
Medical Assistant with licensure
2
CNA with licensure
2
Phlebotomy
1
Direct patient care work experience in healthcare with a letter from employer with time
period of employment included Maximum 1 point
6 or more months healthcare experience
1
Previously qualified applicant to
Florida Gateway College ASDN Program 2 points
*Nurse Entrance Exam (ATI TEAS) Maximum Score 4 points
Exemplary
4
Advanced
3
Proficient
2
55%
1
* Students must score 55 % or above to be eligible for admission to the program
Military Service- Must provide a DD214
Maximum 2 points
Veteran or spouse of veteran
2
Point scale for grades: The points awarded for science courses are regardless of
whether they are taken at Florida Gateway College or another accredited institution.
Points on science course with lab grades on First attempt: A=2 points, B-1
Maximum 6 points
Science
Points
BSC 2085/L
BSC 2086/L
MCBMCB 2010/L
Admission Essay Maximum 20 points
Essay
Points
Substantive response in all four areas
20
Substantive response in three areas
15
Substantive response in two areas
10
Substantive response in one area
5
* Overall Program GPA (pre-req and co-req courses) Maximum 15 points
4.0-3.7
15
3.699-3.4
10
3.399-3.1
5
3.099-2.8
2
* Students must have a GPA in their pre-req and co-req college level courses of 2.8 for admission to the
program.
GPA in Science Courses (based on first time attempt) Maximum 20 points
GPA
Points
3.6 -4.0
20
3.2-3.59
15
3.0- 3.19
10
One (1) point for each Pre-Req and/or Co-Req course taken at Florida Gateway College
Maximum 12 points
TOTAL POINTS (Maximum 87)
PRE- & CO-REQUISITE COURSES FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN NURSING
TRADITIONAL GENERIC (RN)
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES
The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing is a limited access program, which includes 30 hours of general
education courses and 42 hours of nursing courses.
The following 21 semester hours of courses must be completed prior to admission into the Nursing Program:
Course #
Course Title
Hours
Course #
Course Title
Hours
BSC 2085
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
ENC 1101
Freshman Composition
3
BSC 2085L
Anatomy and Physiology I
1
POS 1041
American Government
3
Lab
OR AMH 2020 United States
BSC 2086
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
History from 1877
BSC 2086L
Anatomy and Physiology II
1
Lab
MCB 2010
Microbiology
3
MCB 2010L
Microbiology
1
Lab
MAC 1105 College Algebra 3
Or MGF
1130
Mathematical Thinking
TOTAL:
21
Pre-requisite courses may be taken at the student’s own pace but must be completed by the end of the summer
term prior to admission to the program. Completion of these courses does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
CO-REQUISITE COURSES
The following general education courses may be taken prior to or after admission to the Nursing Program. All must
be completed in order to graduate from the Nursing Program. Each co-requisite course completed is averaged into the
student’s GPA for admission purposes.
Course # Course Title Hours
*
HUN
1201
Nutrition
3
**
DEP
2004
Human Growth and Development
3
***
HUM
2020
Introduction to Humanities OR
3
Or
PHI
2010
Introduction to Philosophy
TOTAL:
9
*Mandatory completion prior to end of 1
st
semester.
**Mandatory completion prior to end of 2
nd
semester.
***Mandatory completion prior to graduation.
A GPA of 2.8, with no grade below a “C”, is required in co m b i n ed pre-requisite and co-requisite
courses to be considered for admission into the Nursing Program.
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 in the
science courses. Science courses must be taken within 5 years of application to the nursing program.
Students
who do not complete the co-requisite courses within the specified time frame with a C or better will not be
permitted to continue in the nursing program. Pre- requisite and co-requisite courses completed by the end of the
summer term in which you are applying are included in the required 2.8 GPA for admission to the program.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
In order to graduate from an ASDN program,
students must:
Demonstrate knowledge of computers as set
forth in the Associate in Science Degree
General Education Requirements of the
Catalog.
Complete all ASDN coursework, laboratory and
clinical/simulation hours.
Complete Civic Literacy Requirement as outlined
in the Catalog. Fulfill all additional requirements
as outlined in the college catalog.
CURRICULUM FOR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE
TRADITIONAL GENERIC (RN)
72 CREDIT HOURS*
NURSING CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
hour = 150 minutes.
SEM
COURSE NAME
COURSE NUMBER
CR HRS
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
1
st
Term
Nursing Foundations
Nutrition
13
NUR 1020C
10
HUN1201 3
2
nd
Term
Nursing Process I
NUR 1213C
10
13
Human Growth and Dev
DEP 2004
3
3
rd
Term
Nursing Process II
NUR 2241C
12
12
4
th
Term
Transition Maternal, Infant,
NUR 2412C
6
13
Child, Adolescent
Nursing Roles and Leadership
NUR2804C 4
Intro to Humanities or Intro to
Philosophy
HUM 2020 or
PHI 2010
3
PROGRAM
GENERAL EDUCATION
30
TOTAL CREDIT
NURSING
42
HOURS
Total Program Credit Hours 72
SPECIAL NOTE: Course calendars may vary from
the college calendar due to availability of clinical
sites. The student will have clinical assignments
during days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends at
various times during the Nursing Program.
All standardized and comprehensive tests are
required to be taken in order to remain in the
program.
*Credit hours are calculated 1 credit hour = 50
minutes. Laboratory hours are calculated 1 credit
FGC reserves the right to make changes in
admission criteria and program information, as
circumstances require.
In order to meet graduation requirements,
students must demonstrate knowledge of
computers as set forth in the Associate in
Science Degree General Education
Requirements of the Catalog.
NURSING CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Nursing Program applicants should:
1. Possess sufficient physical, motor, intellectual, emotional, and social/communication skills to provide for
patient care and safety, and the utilization of equipment in a variety of health care settings. Examples
of performance standards for Nursing are outlined below.
2. Tour an appropriate health care facility, career shadow and/or otherwise ascertain if she/he can
perform the professional duties of their chosen profession without becoming injurious to themselves or
the patient.
ISSUE
STANDARD
EXAMPLES
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking ability sufficient for
clinical judgment.
Complete competent assessment in a timely
manner, make correct interpretations, devise
a plan of care and implement appropriate
interventions. Progression during program to
reflect independent decision with appropriate
supervision.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to
interact with individuals, families, and
groups from a variety of social,
emotional, cultural, and intellectual
backgrounds.
Be able to cope with life and death situations
and deal with families stressed by their loved
one’s critical
condition while working with
other health care providers.
Communication
Communication abilities sufficient for
interaction with others in verbal and
written form.
Follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Must communicate patient response to
therapy with others, document therapeutic
procedures performed on patient, consult with
other health care providers in a professional
manner.
Mobility
Physical abilities sufficient to move from
room to room, through hallways, and
maneuver in small spaces. Includes
the strength necessary to lift patients as
needed.
Move to and from departments to patient
rooms, from room to room to take care of all
patients on a team and assist in patient
transport.
Motor Skills
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient
to provide safe and effective nursing
care.
Perform vital signs, CPR, patient transport,
physical assessment, equipment utilization.
Hearing
Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and
assess health needs.
Auscultate BP, breath sounds, heart sounds,
and bowel sounds. Hear alarms in units, call
bells, and telephones. Must converse with
patients, family, and staff.
Visual
Visual ability sufficient for observation
and assessment necessary in nursing
care.
Read patient charts/flow sheet/monitors, draw
up and administer medications, assess patient
skin color and read thermometers and other
equipment.
Tactile
Tactile ability sufficient for physical
assessment a nd to pr ov i de
nursing intervention.
Perform palpation, give injections, start IV’s,
do sterile and non-sterile dressing changes,
urinary catheterization, and assist patients
with daily activities.
Latex Advisory: The use of latex/latex based products may exist in health care universal precautions and in
environments such as, but not limited to, Nursing and Health Science classrooms and training labs, hospitals, nursing
care facilities, laboratories, clinical areas, and medical/dental offices. Individuals with suspected or documented
latex allergy must provide documentation of this from a healthcare provider.
TRADITIONAL GENERIC APPLICANTS
NURSING ENTRANCE TEST (TEAS)
The nursing entrance exam is the TEAS. All applicants must take this exam. A score of 55% or
higher is required Scores must be submitted to the nursing department no later than the
deadline date on the front of the packet. The Nurse Entrance Exam (TEAS) is a computerized
examination that is administered electronically. Content areas consist of
Math,
Reading,
E n g lis h and Science. Results from this test are good for 2 years from the test date.
The Nurse Entrance Exam (TEAS) total score will be used for the nursing entrance exam score in
the scoring grid.
The Nurse Entrance Exam is offered according to the FGC Testing Center. The schedule is
available on the FGC website and you must register online for the Nurse Entrance Exam:
Click on the following tabs:
www.fgc.edu/academics/test-center
TEAS- follow instructions from ATI
The testing center is closed on holidays and weekends, as determined by the FGC academic
calendar. Call the Testing Center at 386-754-4333 for assistance.
The Nurse Entrance Exam ( T EAS) is administered on the computer. Complete instructions
will be given prior to administration of the examination. You will receive an explanation of your
score following the test. (If you have a disability you may request special accommodations. You
must request this at the time you sign up for the test.
The cost of the test is $102.00. You must pay for the test online with a credit card or prepaid debit
card with a VISA logo. Bring only your receipt and photo ID to the testing center.
FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
The program admission response letters will be mailed within 4 weeks of the application
deadline indicated on the front page of the packet. Acceptance information cannot be
provided over the phone. Please do not call to request this information
.
FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENT MUST:
1. Complete a basic CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) course by beginning of nursing program. This requirement
can only be satisfied by obtaining the BLS Provider card from the American Heart Association
(AHA) or the Professional Rescuer card from the American Red Cross (ARC). FGC does offer the
AHA BLS Provider course at the Avery and Twyla Roberts School of Public Service at the Olustee
Campus in Sanderson. You can find this course in the college catalog (WFHX 0003) and can
register online or through enrollment services. You must have a valid card, throughout the nursing
program.
2. Have a current PPD and physical examination verifying acceptable health status. Appropriate
boosters must be completed. Proof of Immunity must be submitted from official documentation
only. Official shot records from your doctor, the health department, or public school are acceptable.
If official documentation is not available, then blood titers are necessary to determine immunity for:
Tetanus Hepatitis B Varicella (chicken pox) Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR)
Vaccinations may be necessary if immunity cannot be confirmed with the blood titer. All health
records (physical exam, immunizations, PPD) are due to screening company by dates announced.
3. COVID-19 (recommended) and current flu vaccinations required of all nursing students. Timeframe
for obtaining the flu vaccination will be announced.
4. Provide a copy (front and back) of his/her health insurance card by first day of class (fall semester).
Student must be covered by personal health insurance following acceptance and throughout the
program.
5. Attend Nursing Student Orientation on the specified date.*
6. Be free of offenses as listed in Florida Statutes S.400.211 as verified by a Level 2 background
check. Information on the background screen will be discussed at orientation. Students are
responsible for the cost.*
7. Negative documentation on a 10 panel drug screen. Information on the drug screen will be discussed
at orientation. Subject to random drug screening during program. Students are responsible
for the cost.*
Students who fail to provide required documentation by the due date will have their admission
rescinded.
Please make a copy of all records prior to turning them in to the Screening company . You
will need them after you graduate for your job. You are responsible for maintaining these records.
Copies will not be available following graduation from the program.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The Florida Board of Nursing requires additional criminal checks on all applicants for licensure and any nursing licensure applicant
who has an arrest record to present those records. The Florida Board of Nursing is the state agency authorized to issue nursing
licenses. As part of the licensure application process, graduates will be required to submit a signed statement verifying compliance
with the Agency for Health Care Administration Florida Board of Nursing Rule 64 B 9-3.002 which states:
► Prior to application for examination, convicted felons must obtain a restoration of their civil rights or they are ineligible to sit
for the examination.
► If an applicant has been convicted of any offense other than minor traffic violation, the applicant shall submit arrest and court
records stating the nature of the offense and final disposition of the case so that a determination can be made by the Board
whether the offense relates to the practice of nursing or the ability to practice nursing. Any convicted felons must submit
proof of restoration of civil rights or they are ineligible for licensure.
PHYSICAL HEALTH, DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN, AND BACKGROUND CHECK
After acceptance into the program, all screening must be completed by the date
specified by the program.
Final acceptance into the program is contingent upon satisfactory results from your physical examination, drug
screen, and in-depth background screen. The drug, alcohol and background screen must be completed by an agency
as designated by the Director of ASDN and Certificate Programs. Information on obtaining these tests/reports will be
provided in the provisional acceptance notification package. These reports should not be submitted with initial
application materials. You must agree to authorize FGC to share the results of the background screen with any
clinical site to which you may be assigned, if required by that site.
Student D
rug Screen and Background Check
When submitted, these records will become the property of the College, and will not be available for copying
or for use to meet the requirements of outside employers.
Drug a
nd Alcohol Screening
Area health care agencies are drug free places of employment. All health care agencies require a negative drug
and alcohol screen before hiring a new employee. The Florida Gateway College Nursing and Health Sciences Division
has been asked by area health care affiliates to require a drug and alcohol screen for program applicants who will be
placed in area health care agencies for clinical rotations. Program applicants are required to obtain a substance abuse
drug and alcohol screen and are subject to random screens upon admission to the program. These results are important
for clinical rotations, and subsequent completion of the Nursing Program. Applicants with a positive result on the screen
will be given a reasonable opportunity to explain the confirmed positive test result. If the explanation is unacceptable
and/or cannot be satisfactorily documented by the applicant’s physician or APRN, or the Medical Review Office
(MRO), the applicant will not be accepted into the program and, if enrolled, shall be dismissed from the program.
Screening results will be kept in a confidential file.
The applicant may reapply and be considered for application to a Health Sciences program after a positive reference
from a treatment team who has followed the applicant for at least two (2) years, and has dealt specifically with the
applicant’s problem of chemical dependence.
Results from the drug and alcohol screens will be kept in a strictly confidential file, separate from the student’s record.
No screening results are to be placed in individual student files.
In-d
epth Background Check
Nursing and Health Sciences students at Florida Gateway College involved in direct patient care during a clinical
rotation in a hospital or related medical facility are required to complete an in-depth background screen. Information
will be provided at orientation. This is a requirement mandated under the guidelines cited in the current Florida
Statutes: Chapter 435, and by health care agencies with which FGC has clinical, internship and externship
agreements. Information will be included in your acceptance letter.
Any student who has been arrested regardless of adjudication, plea of nolo contendere, or pleas of guilty to, any
of
fense under the provisions of Florida Statutes or under a similar statute of another jurisdiction may be disqualified
from admission. According to the Florida Board of Nursing Policy, students must self-disclose any charges and/or
arrest information by submitting a letter to the Director of ASDN and Certificate Programs prior to admission
to the program.
Applicants for Nursing and Health Sciences Programs must be free of offenses that would disqualify one
for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a nursing home (Florida Statutes s.400.211).
This policy is the result of requirements by clinical affiliates which must comply with state and federal
regulations.
Judgments of guilty or pleas of nolo contendere (no contest) to the following crimes may disqualify
applicants from entering into clinical rotations associated with a Florida Gateway College Nursing and
Health Sciences Program:
a.
Murder, Manslaughter or Vehicular homicide
b.
Killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother
c.
Assault or Battery, if the victim of the offense was a minor
d.
Aggravated assault or battery
e.
Kidnapping or False imprisonment
f.
Sexual battery
g.
Prohibited acts of persons in familial or custody authority
h.
Prostitution
i.
Lewd and lascivious behavior
j.
Lewdness and indecent exposure
k.
Arson
l.
Theft, robbery, and related crimes, if the offense is a felony
m.
Fraudulent sale of controlled substances, only if the offense was a felony
n.
Incest
o.
Abuse, neglect or exploitation of a disabled adult or elderly person
p.
Aggravated child abuse
q.
Child abuse
r.
Negligent treatment of children
s.
Sexual performance by a child
t.
Obscene literature
u.
Drug offenses which were a felony, or if the offense involved a minor
v.
Fraudulent practices in Health Care, Medicaid, Medicare or any public assistance program
Some Health Care units will require an additional abuse check. If this is the case, the following applies:
Has not been judicially determined to have committed abuse or neglect against a child as defined in
s.3901(2) and (45); does not have a confirmed report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as defined in
s.415.102(6), or abuse or neglect as defined in s.415.503(6), which has been uncontested or upheld under
s.415.1075 or s.415.504; does not have a proposed confirmed report that remains unserved and is
maintained in t
he central abuse registry and tracking system pursuant to s.415.1065(s)©; and has not
committed an act that constitutes domestic violence as defined ins. 714.128.
For information regarding how an offence may affect your eligibility for an RN license, please follow the link
below for the conviction guidelines published by the state of Florida for those wishing to apply for a nursing
license.
http://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/licensed-practical-nurse-registered-nurse-by-examination/
Click on the links “Applicants with Criminal History” and “Health Care Fraud” to view
additional information.
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
TRADITIONAL GENERIC
Tuition: Based on $103.32 per credit hour for **in-state tuition. (Based on previous year’s fees. Fees are
subject to change.)
**Tuition and Fees to be paid to the college. Lab fees include: Standardized Testing, Professional Liability
Insurance, lab consumables, skills lab fee & skills kit:
Standardized tests must be taken in order to remain in the program.
Prerequisites
$ 2, 169.72
(21 hours)
Co-requisites
$ 929.88
(9 hours)
* Fall
$ 1,033.20
(10 hours)
* Spring
$ 1,033.20
(10 hours)
* Fall
$ 1,239.84
(12 hours)
* Spring
$ 1,033.20
(10 hours)
* Lab Fees
(Includes standardized testing)
$ 1,414.00
Professional Liability Insurance
$ 24.00
Nurse Entrance Exam
$ 102.00
* Books, ATI resources and
Supplies
$ 2,024.00
CPR Certification
$ 40.00
(Costs will be higher if prep courses are required) TOTAL $11,043.04
A lab fee has been added to all courses with a clinical lab component.
The following expenses are not paid to the college:
Uniforms (2) – approximate
180.00
Lab Coat (1) – approximate
30.00
Name Pin, Shoes, Watch
100.00
Clinical Supplies
25.00
Background and Drug Screens
226.00
Physical Exam
160.00
Personal Health Insurance
200.00
State Board Application Fee
110.00
NCLEX-RN Fee
200.00
TOTAL
$1,231.00
PROGRAM TOTAL $12,274.04
These are estimated expenses and subject to
change.
*FEES TO BE PAID TO THE COLLEGE.
**Out-of-state students please check with Admissions Office for credit hour fees.
Note: Toward the end of the program, students may be expected to incur additional expenses toward graduation, including
reception and NCLEX fees. Students may also be asked by organized student class representatives to participate in fund- raising
activities to help with these expenses.
Enrollment Services
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
149 SE COLLEGE PLACE
LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32025-2007
386-754-4287
PLEASE HAND DELIVER OR MAIL
ALL APPLICATIONS TO ASDN
PROGRAMS
ATTENTION: PATRICIA ORENDER
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
149 SE COLLEGE PLACE
LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32025
ADVISING APPOINTMENTS
If an advising appointment is desired prior to being accepted into a nursing program, please call the Advising
Office at 386-754-4222 (College Advising) to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
EMPLOYMENT
The Nursing Program is academically demanding and time consuming. While you are enrolled in the
Nursing Program it is recommended that employment be on a part-time basis, no more than 20 hours
per week.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid is available to qualified students through the Office of Financial Aid, 386-754-4282. Limited
additional scholarships are available to students in the Nursing Program.
READMISSION
Students seeking re- admission at any level of the program must follow the Readmission Criteria
found i n the ASDN s tudent handbo ok.
TRANSFERS
Students seeking to transfer from another nursing program must follow the transfer policy. A copy of the
policy is available upon request from the Director of ASDN and Certificate Programs.
MAIL OR HAND DELIVER APPROPRIATE MATERIALS TO:
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
ASDN TRADITIONAL GENERIC (RN) SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
TO
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
ASDN PROGRAMS
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
149 SE COLLEGE PLACE
LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32025-2007
Date Received:
STUDENT ID NUMBER YEAR APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
NAME PHONE HOME ( ) WORK ( ) _
MAILING ADDRESS _ CITY COUNTY
STATE ZIP E-MAIL ADDRESS:
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS PROGRAM? YES NO IF SO, WHAT YEAR?
IF ANY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS, TEST SCORES, ETC., MIGHT ARRIVE UNDER ANY NAMES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED
ABOVE, ENTER NAMES HERE:
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE YES NO
GED YES NO
HOME SCHOOL GRADUATE YES NO
CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM GRADUATE YES NO DATE: COUNTY
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR ACCELERATED ADMISSION YES NO
LIST ALL POST-SECONDARY COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES IN WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN ENROLLED: OMISSION
CONSTITUTES FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS AND VOIDS YOUR APPLICATION. (TO LIST MORE
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES, ATTACH A SEPARATE PAGE.) Attach an unofficial copy of your transcripts from colleges
(INCLUDING FGC) to this application.
NAME OF INSTITUTION CITY/STATE DATES DEGREE CREDIT
B. PERSONAL INFORMATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
NOTIFY RELATIONSHIP:
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
HOME PHONE ( ) WORK PHONE ( )
c. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: ARE YOU A VETERAN? YES□ NO□
ARE YOU THE SPOUSE OF A VETERAN? YES□ NO□
D. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED? YES NO.
IF YES, ATTACH YOUR STATEMENT PROVIDING DESCRIPTION OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ARREST(S) IN A
SEALED ENVELOPE, ATTENTION: PATRICIA ORENDER, DIRECTOR of ASDN and Certificate Programs. FALSIFICATION OF
ANY PART OF THIS FORM WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF ADMISSION.
