ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING​

• This Associate of Science in nursing degree in the Nursing program at Hebron International College prepares the graduates to sit for the NCLEX and upon successful completion of the State exam to be licensed of excellence within the State of Florida.

Upon completion of the program, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide accurate patient assessments.
• Provide appropriate healthcare interventions as a member of a treatment team. 
• FDLE criminal background check. Less than 5 years in Florida, FBI investigation required.
• Function as a beginning level staff nurse in a variety of healthcare facilities to include hospitals, long-term care agencies, physician’s offices, clinics, out-patient surgical facilities and other community organizations.
• Function as a safe practitioner, using critical thinking and communication skills to act as a patient advocate and educator. 
• Understand and utilize nursing related medical and technological equipment. 
• Demonstrate a full understanding and practice of accepted ethical and legal standards. 
• Exhibit leadership qualities in diverse healthcare settings.
• Understand the unique needs of diverse populations in regard to socioeconomic, culture, and lifespan issues. 
• Promote health and wellness in order to facilitate positive growth and development. • 

Think critically both conceptually and by using mathematical analysis; write and speak effectively; use basic computer applications; and understand human behavior in the context of the greater society.