Associate of Science

Registered Nurse

Application for Admission

Application Deadline

October 21, 2016

Please send applications to:

Florida Keys Community College

Attn: Nursing Program

5901 College Road

Key West, FL 33040

Or email to:

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Nursing Admissions Process Instructions

Step 1. Apply for General Admission to FKCC.

New students must submit a hardcopy or apply on-line for general admission to Florida Keys Community College along with a $30 application fee. Students must have official transcripts from all institutions previously attended sent directly to FKCC. Courses are only recognized by FKCC when they are sent on a transcript from the school that issued the course credit. If you have never attended college, please submit your high school transcript or GED transcript.

Step 2. Apply to the ADN Program

Complete the following ADN application packet and submit them no later than 5:00pm on October 21, 2016.Email or send the items below directly to the FKCC Nursing Department (Key West Campus) in 1 packet along with your $30 nursing application fee. All application information must be complete, including copies of all documents that are requested. Incomplete applications will be rejected and will not be processed. Applications postmarked 10/21/2016 or later will not be accepted.

For additional questions regarding the ADN Program and application process please contact the Nursing Department at

Application Checklist

I have reviewed the following components of my application to the ADN program, and have checked the box before each statement to indicate that each component of the application process is complete.

GENERAL ADMISSION. I have submitted an application for general admission to FKCC and have been accepted.
You may not submit a Nursing Application until this step has been completed.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.I have sent my official transcript(s) to FKCC and they have been uploaded on the myFKCC site.

APPLICATION FEE. I have paid the $30.00 Nursing Application Fee.

TEAS SCORES. I have filled out Part B and attached copies of my TEAS test score.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. I have included a copy of my FKCC unofficial transcripts and I have the minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on all the undergraduate courses attempted. I understand that this is the minimum GPA for application but is not a guarantee of admission.

COURSE SUBSTITUTION FORMS. I have attached all course substitution forms, if necessary, with course descriptions and syllabi.

ESSAY. I have included my essay and am acknowledging that the document is my own work.

I understand that my application will not be considered by the faculty admissions committee unless all components of the application are submitted by the deadline.

Certification and Applicant Signature

I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in my application packet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting false document or making false statements may result in my not being admitted to the FKCC Nursing Program OR my dismissal from the nursing program.

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Applicant’s SignatureDate

Florida Keys Community College

Application to the Department of Allied Health & Nursing

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM

Spring 2017 Admission

Applications to the ADN Program must be received by October 21st.

Applicants must have been accepted to FKCC in order to be considered for admission.

Please type or print legibly. Leave fields blank if they do not apply to you.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Have you ever submitted an application to the FKCC Nursing Program?
 Yes  No Term/Year(s) previously applied: ______

A. Student Information

Last Name* / First Name* / Middle Name
Former Name(s) / Social Security Number*

Mailing Address*

Number and Street / Apt. / Primary Phone Number*
City / State / Zip Code / Preferred Email Address*

Emergency Contact*

Name / Phone Number

Please note: It is essential to keep the Department of Allied Health & Nursing informed of any changes.

FKCC Student Number* / Preferred Campus*

I currently hold, or have formerly held the following certifications (please check all that apply):

 CNA LPN EMTParamedicCMA

B. TEAS Scores

Test Date* / Overall Score* / Reading Score / Math Score / Science Score / English Score

I have attached an official copy of all TEAS scores listed above.

C. Previous Education

Indicate each college, university or educational institution you have previously attended, are currently attending, or which you will attend prior to your projected term of admission into the Nursing Program at FKCC. Do not list institutions attended for continuing education credits.

Name of College/University / Location
(City, State) / Academic Calendar Systemᵻ / Start Date MM/YY / End Date
MM/YY / Degree Earned / Major
(if applicable)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ᵻ e.g., Quarter, Semester, Other

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Will you be providing official translations/evaluations of any transcripts from foreign (out of country) institutions?

 Yes  No

If yes, please list the name of the institution(s): ______

You must send official copies of your transcripts to the Office of Enrollment Services at FKCC priorto applying to the Nursing Program.

I have attached copies of unofficial transcripts for all of the aforementioned institutions.

D. Required Pre-Nursing Courses

Please complete the following chart to indicate completion of prerequisite courses. If you are in process with certain courses, indicate the term and year you plan to complete them. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to your intended program start date. Alternatively, if you intend to use CLEP or AP credit to satisfy the course requirements, please indicate so in the far column.

Required Courses / Institution / Course Number / Term / Year / Grade / Using CLEP or AP credit?
(Y/N)
General Psychology
PSY 2012
English Composition I
ENC 1101
College Algebra
MAC 1105

Please note: If the course numbers do not match, you must include a completed course substitution form for each prerequisite course that does not have matching course numbers.

E. Essay

Please attach to your admission application an essay that addresses the following prompts. Please limit your response to 250-500 words per question.

  1. Why do you want to be a nurse?
  2. What do you think would be some of your biggest challenges during the nursing program and how do you plan on overcoming these challenges?