School of Nursing

Associate in Science

While Valencia College does not require a Covid-19 vaccination at this time, Health Sciences programs are required by the state of Florida and national accrediting bodies to deliver instruction and validate skills in clinical healthcare settings. These clinical facilities set the compliance rules (i.e., immunizations, drug screenings, background checks, and fitness for duty) that students must meet to be eligible for instruction at these sites. At this time, If you decide not to receive a Covid-19 vaccination (or any other required immunization or screening), you may not be able to complete a Health Science Program. If you have any questions about these requirements, please request to speak to our Compliance Manager at Health Science Compliance (HSCompliance@valenciacollege.edu).

The A.S. degree prepares you to enter a specialized career field in about two years. It also transfers to the Bachelor of Applied Science program offered at some universities. If the program is “articulated,” it will also transfer to a B.A. or B.S. degree program at a designated university.

• Nursing Programs & Chairs
  • Diane Gomez, DNP, RN, Administrative Chair
• Nursing Traditional Program Information (Daytime)
• Nursing, Valencia/UCF Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N. Option
  • • Important Note: The Valencia College Traditional A.S. Nursing Program requirements applies to the Valencia/UCF Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N. Program. The UCF School of Nursing has other requirements.
    • Click on the following link  UCF/VC Admission Checklist for the program requirements from both schools. All requirements must be met before submitting a program application.

• Nursing Traditional Program Information (Evening/Weekend)
• Nursing, Accelerated Track in Nursing Program Information

 

Associate in Arts Transfer Plan

• NUTRITION - AA Degree program and Elective Courses - West and Osceola Campuses
  • The A.A. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics will prepare students for transfer to a Florida public university as a junior to complete a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Valencia also provides Nutrition courses that are available for open enrollment as an elective for interest in personal health and/or fitness. Select Nutrition courses can be used as a required course for Science degree program(s) or Nursing program admission prerequisite. See catalog for more information.
• Kristin Bartholomew, RDN, Nutrition Discipline Coordinator - West Campus, Osceola Campus

Continuing Education

Continuing Education provides non-degree, non-credit programs including industry-focused training, professional development, language courses, certifications and custom course development for organizations. Day, evening, weekend and online learning opportunities are available.

Administrative Staff

Name	Department	Position	Phone
Keren Sosa Aranda	Nursing Office WEC	Admin Asst, Academic Dean
Tiffany Stephens	Nursing Office WEC	Admin Asst, Academic Dean

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Administrative Faculty

Name	Department	Position	Phone
Ruby Alvarez	Nursing Office WEC	Interim Dean, Nursing WEC	(407) 582-1548
Diane Gomez	Nursing WEC	Director, Nursing	(407) 582-1571