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The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASDN) is designed to provide the student with basic nursing knowledge and skills to successfully assess, plan, and implement the care of patients. Graduates of this program enter a challenging and exciting filed with a variety of employment opportunities, such as acute, emergency, critical, home health, and maternal and infant care. 

Because of the common body of knowledge between the Practical Nursing program and the Registered Nursing program, it is possible for accepted Licensed Practical Nurses to complete the LPN-to-RN Bridge: Traditional Full-Time component in approximately three semesters. Completion of this component qualifies the student to take the national licensing exam to become a registered nurse.

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Florida Gateway College

Florida Gateway College (FGC), located at 149 SE College Pl, Lake City, FL 32025, is a premier public community college dedicated to delivering affordable and high-quality postsecondary education to the residents of North Central Florida 12 3. The expansive 132-acre campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, such as a recreational student center featuring video games, life-size chess, and a fully-equipped fitness center. Students can also enjoy the culinary offerings at the Gateway Grill restaurant on campus 1.

FGC offers an impressive range of academic programs, from quick-start certificate courses to comprehensive four-year bachelor's degree programs, with over 60 areas of study including health sciences, industry, public safety, and computer science. Remarkably, 20 of these programs are available entirely online, catering to a diverse student body 4. The college prides itself on its student-centered philosophy by facilitating small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and strong support services such as round-the-clock tutoring and childcare through the Little Wolves Child Care Center. Beyond academics, FGC cultivates a dynamic campus culture with vibrant student activities, clubs, athletics, and a proactive student government, all of which contribute to a nurturing and engaging educational environment 10.

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