IRSC Offers Expanded Opportunities for Nursing Program This Spring

December 18, 2019 Robert Lane

The Nursing Program at Indian River State College (IRSC) has new expanded opportunities for those pursuing a career in nursing starting with a new March 2020 cohort for anyone who is already a LPN, paramedics or a registered respiratory therapist.

IRSC now offers an Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical Nurses, Paramedics and Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking their Associate Degree in Nursing. Applicants are now being accepted for classes starting in March 2020 on Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie Application deadline is January 15, 2020.

All applicants must have a 3.0 GPA (cumulative and IRSC institutional), have an NLN minimum score of 110 A/PI, and must apply and pay for the application fee as well as the NLN test fee.

The Associate Degree in Nursing (R.N.) program is a selective admission program. Students are selected based on criteria outlined in the Registered Nurse (R.N.) Application Packet. For more information, contact Diane Camacho at 772-462-7570 or email dcamacho@irsc.edu.