Associate of Science in Nursing

We have an unprecedented need in the United States for skilled and caring nursing professionals who can work with patients across the lifespan. In particular, nurses are needed to care for the increasing elderly population that requires specialized attention. Earning an Associate of Science in Nursing from AdventHealth University can lead to many meaningful careers throughout health care that fill this gap, as well as advanced degrees to increase your career potential.

You can complete the AS in nursing program in as little as 20 months. You will learn from highly experienced, practicing faculty members who prioritize critical thinking and clinical reasoning to ensure you can adapt to nearly any health situation you are faced with.
Learn more about the ASN degree program curriculum

Learn More bout The ASN Degree Program Curriculum

A World-Class Associate of Science in Nursing Program

As the health sciences continues to embrace technological solutions and innovate patient care, it’s vital for nursing associate degree students to gain competence in the latest equipment and tools used in patient care. When you join the ASN degree program, world-class hospital labs across Orlando, Florida and Tampa, Florida will become your classrooms.

We keep our AS in nursing classes small so you can enjoy meaningful face-to-face time with our esteemed nursing program faculty. You’ll work in our state-of-the-art simulation labs under the guidance of our faculty experts to build the confidence and practical skills to excel as a nursing professional on day one of your career.

AHU’s ASN degree program stands apart, thanks to our mission-focused foundation. By combining nursing sciences with a faith-based educational environment, we help students focus on whole-person learning and care — which looks at each patient as an individual physically, psychologically, and spiritually.

Two nursing students practice their skills on a simulator with faculty guidance.

Hands-On Learning. Real-World Environment.

Rigorous experiential learning makes up the core of our Associate of Science Nursing program. Every class will offer you chances to study cases, participate in virtual and in-person simulations and group discussions, and to use interactive technology that enhances the learning experience.

We’ve designed unique Dedicated Education Units (DEU) in AdventHealth hospitals to provide a safe, efficient, and seamless transition from nursing student to practicing nurse. In the DEU program, you’ll work intensively with nurse leaders known as preceptors — treating patients and gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic hospital environment.

AHU also offers an impactful Clinical Scholars program in which a practicing nurse in the AdventHealth system devotes one shift each week to serving as a clinical instructor for nursing program students. Clinical Scholars work closely with seven to eight students in a simulation lab, skills lab, and a hospital unit.

Hands-On Nursing Education. Real-World Clinical Experiences.

Earn your nursing degree at an institution directly connected with a world-class leader in the health care industry. AdventHealth University’s affiliation with AdventHealth, one of the largest health care systems in Florida, provides immediate access to increased job opportunities and professional connections. Your hands-on clinical experiences provide access to advanced equipment and sought-after health care experts. Plus, AHU’S 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio offers personalized access to faculty. Knowledgeable clinical preceptors provide key insights and support as you gain experience and knowledge in the hospital and at the bedside.

Simulation Lab (Orlando)

Hospital Simulation Center (Orlando)

Obstetric Simulation (Orlando)

Obstetrics Simulation (Orlando)

Nursing Skills Lab (Orlando)

Nursing Skills Lab (Orlando)

Nursing Skills Lab (Denver)

Inside the classroom

Launch Your Nursing Career

Across the United States, we are experiencing a severe shortage of nursing professionals to address health issues related to an aging population and heightened public health awareness. AdventHealth University aims to address this shortage by preparing nursing students to enter the workforce with the confidence and competence to deliver the highest quality care to every patient.

Currently, more than 80 percent of nursing graduates go on to work in the world-class AdventHealth care system. By the time you earn your Associate of Science in Nursing degree, you’ll be prepared to take your National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses and start your career helping others.

Many Registered Nurses from the AS in nursing degree program continue on to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In our RN-BSN program, you will gain an even more comprehensive understanding of nursing practice, applying your critical thinking skills to challenging care situations. With your BSN, you can also go on to serve in leadership roles within your current hospital or clinic. At AHU, we make it easy for you to earn your ASN and then seamlessly continue to work toward your BSN degree in as little as 12 to 18 months.