Nursing Program

The nursing program at Northwest Florida State 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.

The Nursing program at Okaloosa-Walton College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2009.

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Northwest Florida State College

Also known as Okaloosa-Walton College

3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About
Northwest Florida State College, located in Niceville, Florida, was founded in 1963 and originally known as Okaloosa-Walton Junior College. Originally located in Valparaiso, the school relocated to Niceville in 1969. By 1988 The school renamed itself to Okaloosa-Walton Community College to better reflect its role and service to the community. In 2003 the school gained its status as a four year institution as part of a Florida's program to allow certain 2 year institutions to become four year state colleges. This change resulted in the expansion of the schools four year programs and a name change to Northwest Florida State College. The school experienced steady growth over the course of its operation, increasing enrollment and the adding facilities to accommodate students and in anticipation of future needs.

Academics
Northwest Florida State College offers a variety of programs, allowing students to choose the one that best suits their career or academic goals. Career training programs are typically offered in high demand fields and provide students with training and skill development to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree or certificate and allowing for the immediate pursuit of employment at the entry level.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, after which transfer to college or university is applied for to pursue a bachelor's degree. Individuals seeking transfer to a Florida College System school will have an easier time than those pursuing transfer to out of state or private schools due to the transfer requirements that vary by school. As such it is recommended students meet with an academic advisor to plan for and best determine what curriculum will meet the requirements for transfer to one's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Paralegal
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Dental Assistant

Bachelor degree programs at the school have a separate admissions requirements and offer limited. Individuals wishing to enroll a one of the programs offered must submit an application and transcripts to be reviewed and considered.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Northwest Florida State College is primarily an open enrollment institution, admitting any applicant that meets the minimum requirements for admission and submits an application for admission. Students wishing to enroll must supply their previous educational transcripts, standardized test scores, and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are also encouraged to  participate in orientation to familiarize themselves with student life and to meet with a counselor to choose a program of study and develop a curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine a student's financial need and aid program eligibility Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to the changing financial circumstances of a given student from year to year.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Florida State College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).