Sarasota, Florida campus
Become a registered nurse in Sarasota
Become a registered nurse with a program built for working adults and career changers: small classes, hands-on clinicals in local healthcare settings, and instructors who know your name.
- Next start date
- December 5, 2026
- Total program cost
- $40,227
- 2025 NCLEX-RN pass rate
- 87.7%
- Program length
- About 22 months
- Campus
- 375 Campus Way, Suite 211
Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 555-0121
The Professional Nursing (RN) program in Sarasota
- Clinical rotations with healthcare partners near your campus
- Simulation labs that mirror real hospital rooms
- NCLEX preparation built into the final term
- Admissions advisors who walk you through financial aid
Day and evening options. Diploma in Professional Nursing; graduates sit for the NCLEX-RN.
Nursing careers around Sarasota
RN employment in Florida is projected to grow 8.9% over the next decade. Registered nursing is one of the largest occupations in the country, with steady demand from hospitals, clinics and care homes. (Demo text.)
Where Sarasota graduates work
- Hospital systems in the Sarasota area
- Long-term and post-acute care
- Outpatient and community clinics
Tuition and costs
| Tuition | $36,087 |
|---|---|
| Books and uniforms | $1,557 |
| Technology fee | $600 |
| Clinical and lab fees | $1,983 |
| Total program cost | $40,227 |
Upcoming start dates
- December 5, 2026
- April 4, 2027
- August 2, 2027
Questions about the Sarasota campus
Where is the Sarasota campus?
At 375 Campus Way in Sarasota, FL, with free parking on site.
Where do Sarasota students complete clinicals?
With healthcare partners across the Sarasota area, scheduled by the campus clinical coordinator.
When is the next start date?
Classes start several times a year; the next Sarasota start date is listed on this page.
Do I need prior healthcare experience?
No. The program starts with the fundamentals; many students are changing careers.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. Eligible students can use federal financial aid. An admissions advisor will go through your options.
What do I need to apply?
A high school diploma or equivalent, a completed application and an entrance assessment. Your campus advisor will help you schedule it.
“The instructors at Sarasota knew every one of us by name. I passed the NCLEX on my first try.”
Start your nursing career in Sarasota
Tell us a little about yourself and a Sarasota admissions advisor will be in touch about start dates, financial aid and next steps.
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