Associate of Science in Nursing

An associate degree in nursing typically takes 24 months to complete at AdventHealth University. The fast-paced, two-year curriculum combines rigorous classroom instruction, nursing and nutrition sciences, and hands-on clinical experiences in hospital settings. After graduation, students can seamlessly transition into our Online RN-BSN program to earn their bachelor's degree in just 12 to 18 additional months.

AdventHealth University offers the ASN program at two campus locations in Florida: Orlando and Tampa. Both campuses feature state-of-the-art simulation labs and hands-on clinical rotations at local AdventHealth facilities. The Orlando campus admits up to 50 students per daytime cohort, while the Tampa campus offers a more intimate cohort of up to 25 students with start dates in the Fall and Spring trimesters.

Recent high school graduates, GED holders, college transfer students, and adults looking to change careers are all eligible to apply to the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program. 

To be eligible for the nursing cohort, applicants must first be admitted to AdventHealth University's General Studies program. From there, you can apply to the ASN program once you have completed (or are in the process of completing) the required prerequisite courses and have successfully passed the TEAS exam.

To apply for the ASN program, students must first be admitted to the General Studies program. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA on prerequisite courses (including biology, math, psychology, and nutrition) and achieve an ATI TEAS (Version 7) composite score of at least 62.5%.

Applicants must achieve a composite score of at least 62.5% on the ATI TEAS exam (AHU accepts Versions 6 and 7). While your TEAS scores do not expire, you may retake the test up to 3 times within a 12-month period, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts.

To be evaluated for the ASN program, you must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA across your cognate prerequisite courses. These required courses include BIOL101 (with lab), MATH103 (Survey of Math), NUTR120, PSYC128, and ENGL101. If you have already taken a higher-level math course at another institution, it may be transferred in to satisfy the MATH103 requirement.

First, you must apply and be admitted to AHU's General Studies program. Once accepted, we recommend applying to the ASN program immediately, provided you have your TEAS score and most prerequisites finished. Your ASN application is considered complete and ready for evaluation once you have submitted the nursing application through the my.ahu portal, sent your official TEAS score to the Office of Admissions, and provided official transcripts showing your prerequisites are completed or in progress.

Yes, hospitals actively hire associate degree nurses (RNs) to provide direct patient care and help fill the nationwide nursing shortage. In fact, over 80% of AdventHealth University’s ASN graduates go on to work within the AdventHealth care system. You can learn more about what an associate degree in nursing is and the opportunities it provides here.

With an associate degree in nursing, you can pass the NCLEX-RN to work as a registered nurse in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physicians' offices.

Recent graduates from the ASN program can find entry-level positions with salaries typically ranging from $55,000 to $70,000, though earning potential increases significantly depending on location, shift, and nursing specialty. For a full breakdown of career paths and compensation details, read our guide on what you can do with an associate degree in nursing.