Clinical Rotations for ASN Students
Gain hands-on nursing experience at healthcare facilities across South Florida. FVI’s ASN program includes clinical rotations that build your skills through direct patient care.
Campus Location
Miami, Miramar
Time to Complete
22 months
Degree Awarded
Associate of Science
Build Nursing Skills in Real Healthcare Settings
Clinical rotations for ASN students take place at designated off-site healthcare facilities, where students apply classroom learning while working under supervision in real patient-care environments. These experiences are separate from FVI’s on-campus Nursing Simulation and Skills Labs.
Clinical rotations are integrated throughout the ASN curriculum, giving students repeated opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and practical nursing skills before graduation
During your nursing clinical experience, you’ll have opportunities to:
Apply nursing concepts
Apply nursing concepts in real healthcare settings
Work with patients
Work with patients under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals
Build confidence
Build confidence through direct patient-care experiences
Clinical Judgment
Develop clinical judgment and professional communication skills
Complex Patient Care
Progress from foundational patient care to more complex clinical situations
Nursing Clinical Experience at Each Stage of the ASN Program
FVI’s nursing clinical experience develops throughout the program, allowing students to apply concepts from each stage of the curriculum.
Fundamentals
Students begin by practicing foundational patient-care skills, including:
- Patient safety and infection control
- Vital signs and basic assessments
- Hygiene, mobility, and wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Communication with patients and care teams
Medical-Surgical Nursing
As students advance, nursing clinicals may include care for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Clinical activities may include:
- More detailed assessments and monitoring
- Medication administration under supervision
- Patient education
- Care planning and coordination
- Communication with interdisciplinary teams
Nursing Specialties
Specialty coursework introduces students to several areas of nursing care, including:
- Mental health
- Maternal and newborn care
- Pediatric nursing
- Therapeutic communication
- Specialty-focused patient assessment
Capstone Clinical Experience
The capstone clinical experience brings together skills and concepts developed throughout the program. Students may have opportunities to practice:
- Managing patient-care responsibilities under supervision
- Clinical judgment and prioritization
- Patient advocacy
- Leadership and professional communication
- Care coordination
Skills Practiced During Nursing Clinicals
Nursing clinicals give students opportunities to practice skills used in patient-care environments, including:
Patient Assessment and Vital Signs
Clinical Judgment and Prioritization
Medication Administration Under Supervision
Infection Prevention and Patient Safety
Documentation In Patient Records
Communication with Healthcare Professionals
Professionalism and Patient Advocacy
Patient and Family Education
Patient and Family Education
Clinical Settings and FVI’s Healthcare Partners
FVI arranges clinical placements through affiliated healthcare facilities. Clinical settings may vary based on course objectives, site availability, and the type of patient care being studied.
FVI’s clinical partners include:
- Memorial Healthcare System
- Pediatric Associates
- HCA Florida
- Other affiliated healthcare facilities
- Holy Cross Health
These partnerships give students exposure to working healthcare environments across South Florida. FVI has also had graduates hired by some of these organizations; however, clinical placement does not guarantee employment.
Students are expected to follow the policies, schedules, dress codes, and clinical requirements of each assigned facility.
How Clinical Rotations Prepare You for the NCLEX and Your Career
Clinical rotations reinforce the concepts students receive instruction in during nursing courses. They provide opportunities to apply clinical judgment, patient safety, and communication in supervised healthcare settings.
This real-world application complements classroom instruction and practice in FVI’s on-campus Simulation and Skills Labs.
Clinical experience may expose students to several areas of nursing, including:
Maternal and Newborn Care
Pediatric Care
Medical-Surgical Care
Mental Health
Patient Education
Care Coordination
Exposure to different patient populations and clinical environments can help students better understand the responsibilities of registered nurses and explore the types of settings in which they may want to work.
FVI’s ASN curriculum is designed to prepare qualified graduates to pursue registered nurse licensure by taking the NCLEX-RN and meeting applicable Florida Board of Nursing requirements. Graduation does not guarantee employment or licensure.
Clinical Rotation Scheduling and Requirements
Clinical schedules vary by course, term, facility, and site availability. Students should be prepared for the following:
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Schedule:
Monday through Sunday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM (days and times vary by term)
02
Location:
Off-site at designated clinical facilities; students may travel up to 50 miles from the campus
03
Transportation:
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from each site
04
Group size
6 to 10 students per rotation
05
Completion requirement:
100% of assigned clinical hours must be completed to graduate
06
Health insurance:
All nursing students must maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled
07
Immunizations and compliance
Students must meet all immunization and pre-clinical requirements before beginning rotations
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Dress code:
Students follow the dress code and policies of each clinical facility
Clinical placements and schedules are determined by FVI and its affiliated healthcare facilities.
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Accreditations and Partnerships
The Associate of Science in Nursing programs at FVI’s Miami and Miramar campuses are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). FVI School of Nursing and Technology is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
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