Advanced Standing Track Nursing Program

Valencia offers an accelerated program for students currently working as an LPN, Paramedic, Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Cardiovascular Technologist who are working toward RN status.

Deadline to apply to the Advanced Standing Track is October 1st of each year.

60 Students are admitted and begin each Spring term and graduate at the end of the Fall term in December.

Students will attend lab once per week on campus and attend clinical once per week. All lecture and theory courses will be completed online. Tests will be administered on campus.

The college-wide Health Science Admission Committee uses the following point system to GUIDE them in the selection of qualified students to be admitted to the Advanced Standing Nursing Program:

GPA Requirements (Nursing Science and General Education courses only)

Science and General Education Courses

*Pre-requisite courses must be completed by deadline of October 1st

Points will only be awarded if completed with a minimum of “C” or higher on the FIRST attempt. 

Additional Points may be awarded for the following courses not required)

Total Possible Points = 42

For the application print the document below:

Nursing, R.N. Advanced Standing Track Information

The NET-Nursing Entrance Test

Required Scores:

Overall Composite Score = 65% or higher

Reading Composite Score = 65% or higher

* NOTE - Students must complete the NET at Valencia in the assessment center.  There must be 30 days between attempts and no more than 3 attempts per year.

• After acceptance and prior to the start of the first semester of nursing courses, students will be notified of the process required to complete a background check and the deadline for the completion of the check. Applicants with a positive background check may be denied admission into the Nursing Program. The current fee is $49.00 and the responsibility of the student. The Nationwide Criminal Search is an additional $10.00 if needed. Students will not begin the nursing program until we have the background check on file. Background checks are valid for one year.

• Applicants for Valencia Community College Nursing program must be free of offenses that would disqualify them from a student clinical experience in a health care setting and must have their civil rights intact. This policy is in response to requirements by clinical agencies and State/Federal regulations.

• Each applicant must be screened by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for criminal history. Each applicant must have a Social Security Verification, Residency History, Nationwide Sexual Offense Registry Search, Nationwide Healthcare Fraud/Abuse Scan, and a US Patriot Act/OFCA search. A Nationwide Criminal Search is also required if the applicant has worked, resided, or has been a student outside of Florida during the 2 year period prior to the start of any Health Science Program at Valencia. Applicants having concerns regarding these requirements are encouraged to make contact with the Nursing Program Advisor well in advance of the first semester in the Nursing Program.

• After acceptance and prior to the start of the first semester of nursing courses, applicants must have CPR certification, physical examination, immunizations and health screening. Students will not begin the nursing program without these requirements met by the deadline provided.

The Valencia Nursing Program, both the Generic Track and the Advanced Standing Track, have been coordinated with local health care agencies, the State Department of Education and the State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 61 Broadway, New York City, NY 10006.

Phone - 1-800-669-1656

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