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History of the School
Larkin School of Nursing (LSN) was established in 2012. LSN is a private, post-secondary institution offering academic degrees and certificate programs. The following programs have been approved by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE): Associate of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN, and Master of Science in Nursing. Our commitment to South Florida is to meet the community’s need for a post-secondary institution by providing programs that prepare professional nurses and support personnel to meet the healthcare needs of the community.
Effective July 20, 2022, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on July 20, 2024.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Larkin School of Nursing is affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital (LCH) and affiliate organizations. LCH is an acute care teaching hospital located in South Miami. The school is housed within the LCH campus.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Larkin School of Nursing is a nursing school and as such, the mission of the nursing education unit is the same as that of the organization. The mission of the School (and nursing programs) is “...To prepare competent and compassionate healthcare professionals through the provision of high-quality educational programs.”
The mission is supported by six (6) objectives that are evident in the oversight and effectiveness of the nursing education programs:
- To provide nursing education programs designed to meet the needs and interests of the South Florida community.
- To foster an environment of academic freedom encouraging open exchange of ideas.
- To graduate students who perform on the NCLEX-RN or other state or nationally required examinations at or above the established pass rate for first time test takers.
- To graduate students who become employed in their chosen field.
- To graduate students who verbalize reasonable satisfaction with our programs.
- To graduate students who demonstrate satisfactory practice to their employers.
Vision
To be recognized as a leader of excellence in healthcare education.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the organization guides this mission which is to provide high quality education programs to promote the growth and advancement of its students. The school strives to offer students quality academic and career education while providing personalized attention in a student-centered learning environment.
Further, the School is committed to the development of programs that challenge the intellect of the student and develop critical thinking skills. The belief is that faculty and administration share the responsibility for establishing, implementing, and evaluating its educational programs
Values
Larkin School of Nursing is guided by a set of shared values. These values guide our strategic planning as well as all the actions of the Larkin School of Nursing.
The Larkin School of Nursing core values are:
Leadership
Academic excellence
Respect
Knowledge inquiry
Integrity
Nursing excellence
Leadership- We are committed to preparing our graduates to function in leadership roles, to mentor and serve as role models to the future generation of nurses, and to address the political, social, ethical, economic, and policy issues that affect the design and delivery of health care in the state, the nation, and the world.
Academic Excellence - Academic excellence is at the center of everything we do at LSN. Academic excellence is achieved through a dedicated nursing faculty and their ongoing commitment to teaching, learning, student success, and service to the community. We believe that with a student-centered approach to education, high expectations, academic rigor, and a supportive academic environment our graduates will apply the skills and knowledge beyond the classroom to challenge the status quo and make meaningful contributions to society.
Respect- the individuality, dignity, and basic human rights of all persons.
Knowledge and Inquiry – In the quest for knowledge, we encourage our students to ask questions, develop creative thinking skills, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.
Integrity– We adhere to moral and ethical standards in personal, professional, and organizational actions. Integrity will guide us to act in ways that instill confidence and trust and provides the foundation for responsible, honest conduct.
Nursing excellence– Faculty members work with students to facilitate the achievement of each student’s educational goals, instilling a commitment to safe, ethical, and compassionate practice, professional development, and life-long learning.
Institutional Objectives
- To provide nursing education programs designed to meet the needs and interests of the South Florida community
- To foster an environment of academic freedom encouraging open exchange of ideas
- To graduate students who perform on the NCLEX-RN or other state or nationally required examinations at or above the established pass rate for first time test takers
- To graduate students who become employed in their chosen field
- To graduate students who verbalize reasonable satisfaction with our programs
- To graduate students who demonstrate satisfactory practice to their employers
Licenses and Accreditation
ABHES
Larkin School of Nursing has achieved institutional accreditation through the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), ID# I-444, as of August 2022. Nationally recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency since 1969.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852
P. (301) 291-7550
info@abhes.org
ACEN
The ASN, RN to BSN and MSN nursing programs at Larkin School of Nursing, located in South Miami, Florida, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ASN, RN to BSN, and MSN nursing programs is initial accreditation from July 20, 2022 to Spring 2029
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
CIE
The following programs have been approved by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE): Associate of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN, and Master of Science in Nursing.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION DISCLOSURE
What Students Need to Know About Professional Licensure
Many students attend college to earn a certificate and/or degree that prepares them for a specific field, such as professional nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or one of the many other occupations regulated by the State and/or other government entities. States and other government entities have established standards of practice for the occupations or professions they have chosen to regulate. They provide legal permission to practice those professions only to individuals who meet those standards. This is called professional licensure: professions for which people need to meet certain criteria in order to practice in that field.
Programs with Licensure Requirements
Larkin School of Nursing’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program requires licensure for employment as a registered nurse in the State of Florida. Information about the licensure requirements in the State can be found here: Florida Board of Nursing
If you are planning to apply for professional licensure/certification outside of the State of Florida, please contact that State's licensing board to determine whether Larkin’s program meets the professional licensure/certification requirements in that State.
| Program Name and Credential Awarded | Program Meets the State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification | Program Does NOT meet the State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification | No Determination Has Been Made If Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Nursing | Florida | N/A | AL, AK, American Samoa, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, N. Marianas Island, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, Virgin Islands, WA, WV, WI, WY |