Become an R.N. with our Nursing A.S. Degree
Getting your nursing degree from SPC's Evelyn W. Jerger Nursing Program means you've made a solid career choice. With 2.7 million jobs, registered nursing makes up the largest health care field in the United States. With many nurses retiring and an aging population, Florida could face a critical nursing shortage in the coming years. We reserve six seats for paramedics to enter the program.
Licensure
- Graduates are prepared to take the National Licensing Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
The College of Nursing offers several tracks to make it convenient for you to earn your Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ASN), including:
Traditional ASN
- Morning theory schedule: Fall and Spring Term admission
- Afternoon theory schedule: Fall, Spring and Summer Terms admission; offered Summer 2026
- Evening/weekend ASN track: Fall and Spring Term admission
- Day theory schedule with weekday clinical: Fall Term admission only
- Evening classes with weekend clinical: Spring Term admission only
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. Salaries may vary based on a person's skills and experience, each employer's pay scale, and job market conditions. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Registered Nurses
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2024 Employment
202,780
2034
228,070
Percent Change
13
Projected Job Openings
14110
Features of SPC's Nursing A.S. degree
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
- Provides blended /online instruction and enhanced simulation in conjunction with hands on clinical practice using appropriate PPE
- Takes two years to complete
- Fully approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
- Day clinical and afternoon/evening lecture schedules available
- Transfers to SPC's Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Nursing (R.N.) Associate in Science
NURSE-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit Titan Hub, go to MySPC and view their Academic Pathway to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
Fully transferable to Bachelor’s Degree at SPC or to any state university in Florida. Program begins in August and January with a traditional, LPN-RN and evening/weekend track.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.Any student who makes a grade of less than “C” in a course in the nursing program that is a prerequisite to a nursing course will be ineligible to continue in the nursing program. Likewise, the clinical component of any nursing rotation must be satisfactorily passed. An overall 2.0 average is required to enroll in sophomore nursing courses. Credit must be earned in or prior to the prescribed sequence.Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1351380100 - Nursing R.N.
Federal CIP Code
51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Important Information
- Technical standards
- College of Nursing Mission and Philosophy
- End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Nursing Estimated Costs
Program Outcomes
| Year | NCLEX-RN Pass Rates: First-Time Testers* |
Number of Graduates |
| 2022-2023 | 82.8% | 320 |
| 2023-2024 | 94.1% | 262 |
| 2024-2025 | 90.0% | 279 |
| Data retrieved from SPC Factbooks. | ||
COHORT GRADUATION RATES
2021-2022 - 71.2%
2022-2023 - 71.6%
JOB PLACEMENT
| Year | Job Placement Within 6 Months of Graduation | |
| 2022-2023 | 91.7% | |
| 2023-2024 | 91.7% | |
| 2024-2025 | 89.7% | |
| Data retrieved from Nursing Graduate survey. | ||
Accreditation
- SPC's Nursing Associate in Science degree program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- The associate nursing program at SPC at the Health Education Center and Clearwater campus located in Pinellas Park and Clearwater, 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 degree nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Evelyn W. Jerger Nursing Program
This program is named in honor of Evelyn W. Jerger in appreciation for her many efforts on behalf of St. Petersburg College.
Continue your education at SPC
SPC's associate degrees in nursing transfer to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion degree for RNs. These include:
- Nursing Associate in Science Degree
- Transitional Nursing A.S. Degree for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
- Nursing Associate in Arts Transfer Plan
To be admitted to our BSN program, you need an active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license; an A.S. degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution; and to have completed certain prerequisite courses.
Licensing
Our Nursing Associate of Science Degree prepares you the National Licensing Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION
We also offer health continuing education through the Workforce Institute.
Program Admission Guides
Please review the program admission guide to ensure your eligibility prior to applying below.
Beginning Fall 2026
Students accepted into the program will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Application Windows for Nursing A.S. Degree
| Term | Applications Accepted | ATI TEAS Test Window (12 months) | Application Review | Student Notified By MySPC e-mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall: August | March 1 – May 15 | May 16 - May 15 | May 16 – June 30 | July 1 |
| Spring: January | July 1 – Sept. 15 | Sept 16 - Sept 15 | Sept. 16 - Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 |
| Summer: May 2026 | Nov. 1, 2025 – Jan. 15, 2026 | Jan 16 – Jan 15 | Jan. 16, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2026 | March 1 |