Nursing Program

The nursing program at Florida Keys Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer nursing program.

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Florida Keys Community College (FIU)

11200 S. W. 8 Street, Miami, FL

Florida Keys Community College, located in Key West, Florida, is the southernmost post secondary institution in the continental United States. Sometime referred to as Key West Community College, the school serves the residents of the Florida Keys. The school is home to the Tennessee Williams Fine Art Center, and is named for the famous playwright who lived in Key West.

The Florida Keys are home to the only living barrier reef in the northern hemisphere and the school offer maritime programs that reflect the unique location of the school. In 2011 Lagoon Landing was opened to students of FKCC. Lagoon Landing is a 100 bed residence hall located on campus and priced affordably for students.

Academics

Florida Keys Community College offers a variety of programs. Aside from the transfer programs to 4 year institutions, FKCC offers vocational and career programs, including specialized marine technology programs designed to fit the needs of the Key West community.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Marine Technology
• Addiction Studies
• Computer Information Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at FKCC must complete and submit the admissions application (online or hardcopy) along with all relevant documents and fees. Financial aid is available to eligible students and is administered through the college's financial aid office.

Students wishing to apply for financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and fall within the financial aid guidelines listed on the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Keys Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).