New Top 10 List Ranks Daytona State Among Florida’s Best Colleges Offering Associate Degrees in Nursing

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA (March 28, 2024) – Nursing Process, a comprehensive online resource for information about nursing education and careers, has recognized Daytona State College as offering one of the best Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs in Florida for 2024, according to a recently released Top 10 list. 

DSC's Associate Degree Nursing program is a two-year course of study that prepares graduates for nursing careers in hospitals, long term care, and ambulatory care settings. After earning an Associate Degree in Nursing, graduates are eligible to take the national examination (NCLEX) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

“Central Florida has an ongoing need for skilled nurses to support our growing population,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President of Daytona State. “Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable education to anyone who desires it. Our graduates enter the workforce fully prepared to for a career in public service, and it’s great to be recognized for our work.”

"Daytona State College’s ADN program proudly reports an excellent placement rate, having more than 90% of its graduates find suitable placements, soon upon graduation," Nursing Process reported. "An integral part of Daytona State College’s ADN program is its clinical training. Students receive ample clinical learning opportunities where they apply the newly acquired theoretical knowledge to practice."

An Associate Degree in Nursing degree from Daytona State opens a diverse array of career opportunities, including Cardiac Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse and Geriatric Nursing. It also prepares graduates to further their education and career opportunities by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN).

For more information on Daytona State’s Associate Degree Nursing program, visit: https://bit.ly/DSC_ADN [bit.ly]. 

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media, and more. 

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.