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St Petersburg College nursing
St. Petersburg, Florida · Public. Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 87.73% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | SAINT PETERSBURG | ACCREDITED | 87.73% (2025, 277 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 611 |
| 2015 | 655 |
| 2016 | 610 |
| 2017 | 529 |
| 2018 | 578 |
| 2019 | 522 |
| 2020 | 363 |
| 2021 | 688 |
| 2022 | 487 |
| 2023 | 484 |
| 2024 | 396 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 241 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 155 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From St Petersburg College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Petersburg College is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).”
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State board approval
“Fully approved by the Florida Board of Nursing”
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Simulation
“The Simulation Center for Excellence in Nursing Education (SCENE) is a multi-million, dollar state-of-the-art simulation lab which provides a supportive environment in a realistic clinical setting for students to learn and master nursing skills.”
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Admission
“To be admitted to our BSN program, you need an active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license; an A.S. degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution; and to have completed certain prerequisite courses.”
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