Welcome to Chipola College School of Health Sciences Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. 

The ADN program is 72 credit hours. The program is approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Florida Board of Nursing (1964), 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252, (850) 245-4444. The ADN program was originally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in 2014.

The Associate in Science Nursing program at Chipola College located in Marianna, FL is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (1997)

3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 975-5000

www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ADN program is Accredited with Good Cause. A follow-up visit is scheduled for February 1-3, 2023. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs as of the last accreditation visit in 2019.

Chipola College ADN program admits students twice a year (Fall & Spring semesters), see the deadline dates on the ADN Information Packet. Students must use the current nursing application. 

Admission to the nursing program is a selective process. Selection is based on a point system. Points will include but are not limited to the following: TEAS score, successful completion of BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L and MCB 2010 and MCB 2010L, Pre-requisite GPA, Overall GPA, Residence in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty or Washington County, and obtainment of a previous college degree. The satisfaction of minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission. When space is limited, preference may be given to students within the community college's assigned district.

Deadline for Selection: All entry requirements, as outlined in the program application packet, must be completed by the appropriate deadlines for the two start dates each year. Please see the corresponding application and information packets for deadlines.

Vaccination Information

Vaccinations are a mandatory requirement for attending clinicals at any hospital. Failure to provide documentation of immunization can prevent students from attending clinical, which will in turn prevent them from progressing in the program. Please see Required Vaccinations for a list of all mandatory vaccinations.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

A clear drug and alcohol screening is required for admission to the nursing program. Please see the ADN Student Handbook regarding policy for this while in the nursing program.

Criminal Background Checks

A criminal background and level two background check are required for admission to the nursing program. Please see the ADN Student Handbook regarding policy for this while in the nursing program.

Application Information

Note: TEAS test scores are required for all applications. Your TEAS test must be affiliated with a higher education institution like Chipola College. The ADN program will not accept scores from tests that are not proctored by an institution. TEAS tests taken at home online will not be accepted.  

Priority review will be given to applicants who score 75 or greater on the TEAS.

Pre-requisite courses cannot be replaced by any other course, unless otherwise noted on the Application and Information Packet. MAC1105 is the only course that can be replaced and it must be with a higher level Math such as STA2023 or MAC1140. BSC2010 and BSC2011 will not be accepted in place of BSC2085.

Important: Applications can be submitted in hard copy or electronic format. However, for applicants who submit electronically, the only formats that will be accepted are PDF or Word documents. The document must fill the screen in a straight up and down manner in order to be printed in a way that can be read. Pictures will not be accepted. Illegible documents will not be accepted. Applicants will be asked to resubmit in another format if the document cannot be read.

Please review these Frequently Asked Questions for helpful tips and information regarding the ADN program.

Fall 2023

The deadline to apply for Fall 2023 is May 10, 2023.  

Applications will be considered after the deadline if there are available seats in the upcoming class. Applications received after May 30, 2023 will be placed on the Spring 2024 waiting list.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Watch the ADN Nursing Information Session
2. Read the ADN Information Packet.
3. Take the Information Session quiz. This must be turned in with the application to be counted.
4. Complete the ADN Application and return it to Samantha Skipper by email at skippers@chipola.edu or turn it in to Health Sciences, Building Q, Office 212.

FPTC LPN Students

Chipola College and Florida Panhandle Technical College have a Career Pathways Agreement in place allowing FPTC graduates to receive 11 credits toward their first semester as Chipola College ADN students with proof of a valid, unencumbered LPN license. Your LPN license must be attached to the application to be accepted. This does not negate the requirement for the first semester co-requisite courses; BSC 2086C, BSC 2086L must be completed before applying under the Career Pathways Agreement. Admission is twice a year: Spring and Summer. Application deadlines will be posted below and must be met. Late applications will not be accepted.

The deadline to apply for Summer 2023 is March 6, 2023. 

Applications will be considered after the deadline if there are available seats in the upcoming class.  Applications received after March 30, 2023 will be placed on the Spring 2024 waiting list.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Watch the ADN Information Session.
2. Read the FPTC ADN Information Packet.
3. Take the Information Session quiz. This must be turned in with the application to be counted.
4. Complete the FPTC ADN Application and return it to Samantha Skipper by email at skippers@chipola.edu or turn it in to Health Sciences, Building Q, Office 212.

Requirements for Final Acceptance

1. Cleared criminal background. NOTE: Criminal findings may prohibit enrollment into the nursing program.
2. Negative alcohol and urine drug screen.
3. Physical examination, immunizations, and PPD submitted to CastleBranch.
4. Upload CPR for Healthcare Providers card to CastleBranch.
5. Attend the required nursing department orientation the week before classes start.

ADN Student Handbook 

ADN Nursing Student Handbook 2022 - 2023

Program Completion Rates with Expected Level of Acheivement

Spring 2020 and Academic Year 2020-2021:

Fifty percent of the ADN students who begin NUR 1020 will complete the program on time, which is four semesters.

Academic Year 2018-2019 and Fall 2020:

Eighty percent of students admitted to the ADN program will graduate within 150 percent of program lenth (6 semesters).

NCLEX Pass Rates with Expected Level Of Achievement

Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2021: The NCLEX pass rate will be 80% or higher for first-time test takers and repeaters.

2018-2020: The NCLEX pass rate will be 80% or higher for first-time test takers.

Job Placement Rates with Expected Level of Achievement

Eighty percent of graduates will be employed as an RN within 12 months of graduation.