Nursing education provides unlimited opportunity for careers in health care. College of Central Florida’s Nursing program utilizes state-of-the-art training equipment and the latest health care methodologies to ensure graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce as top-notch nurses.
The newest addition in supporting this intiative is the AdventHealth Center for Nursing. The two-story, 42,500-gross-square-foot building includes six classrooms, three skills labs, six simulation exam rooms and a testing lab. It will serve 325 Nursing students in associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
All nursing programs are limited access. Attendance at an Information Session will assist students in the application process and is required before submitting your application to any of CF’s nursing programs.
The nursing office highly recommends reading “Preparing to Enter a Nursing Program” so that students are aware of the rigor of successfully completing any nursing program.
Find out more about the Nursing program application process, program requirements and more by attending a virtual information session. Attendance at an information session is mandatory before applying to CF’s Nursing program.
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Explore Degrees and Certificates
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Scientific Workplace Preparation, C.C.C.
Area of study: Health Sciences
Degree type: College Credit Certificate
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Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Area of study: Health Sciences
Degree type: Bachelor’s
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Nursing – Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge, A.S.
Area of study: Health Sciences
Degree type: Associate in Science
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Nursing – Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nurse Bridge, A.S.
Area of study: Health Sciences
Degree type: Associate in Science
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Nursing – Registered Nurse, A.S.
Area of study: Health Sciences
Degree type: Associate in Science
Nursing Scholarship Opportunity
The College of Central Florida Foundation and the Citrus County Hospital Board have partnered to establish what is now an $11.7 million endowment to be used in support of nursing education for Citrus County students. Beginning August 2024, Citrus County residents who have been officially admitted into the Associate Degree Nursing program at CF will receive a scholarship to cover the cost of in-state tuition and lab fees throughout the program.
Accreditation
The associate degree nursing program and the baccalaureate program at the College of Central Florida at the Ocala campus located in Ocala, Florida and the Citrus campus located in Lecanto, 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 and the baccalaureate program is continuing accreditation.
Check out our upcoming information sessions to learn more!
Spring 2025 Nursing Calendars
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Receive an email with details about the Nursing program.