Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

At Pasco-Hernando State College, tuition is Tuition and fees are not specified on this page., and the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Sep 15, 2026.

Graduates are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed registered nurses. The programme prepares students for entry-level nursing practice through classroom instruction and clinical experiences. It is a limited access programme with fixed intake numbers per campus. Students complete prerequisite courses before applying.

The programme leads to an Associate in Science in Nursing degree. It includes classroom coursework, laboratory sessions, and clinical practicum hours distributed across the program duration.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and work as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and a combined prerequisite GPA of 2.5 or higher. Required documents include official transcripts, TEAS test scores with a Proficient or higher in the ATI Academic Preparedness Category, and a completed application during the published window. A criminal background check and drug screening are required before clinical placements.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, with limited access admissions. Typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Pasco-Hernando State College offers more than 90 programs for students pursuing different academic and career goals. Current academic activities include science success sessions, nursing and health information sessions, academic advising, and accelerated course terms. Some traditional 15-week courses can be completed in 10 weeks or 7.5 weeks, giving students additional scheduling options.

The college operates across several locations, including East Campus in Dade City, North Campus in Brooksville, Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel, Spring Hill Campus, and West Campus in New Port Richey. Classes and events may also be offered virtually. Student activities include workshops, book clubs, study sessions, board games, wellness events, student government meetings, and community resource fairs.

International students can expect a college experience spread across multiple campuses rather than a single residential setting. Leadership programming includes Myers-Briggs sessions, hands-on workshops, team-building activities, personal development, and introductions to clubs and campus resources. The available information does not specify international admissions procedures, visa guidance, housing, English-language support, or services dedicated to students arriving from abroad. New Port Richey is the college’s listed address and home of its West Campus.