First Coast Technical College Nursing Programs in Saint Augustine, Florida

The Registered Nursing (RN) program, often offered as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment necessary to provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience and extensive clinical rotations in various healthcare settings. Students learn foundational nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, and apply these concepts in the care of patients across the lifespan. A key goal is to prepare students to pass the NCLEX-RN exam, the national licensure examination for registered nurses, and to become competent, ethical, and professional healthcare providers. Graduates are prepared to work as entry-level registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations, providing direct patient care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. First Coast Technical College’s program would focus on meeting the healthcare needs of the local community.