Daytona State Offering Nursing Program classes at New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater Campus Starting in Fall

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (May 7, 2025) – Daytona State College will begin offering Nursing courses toward its full Nursing program at the New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater Campus starting in the Fall Semester. Applications for the Nursing program are open now through May 31. 

“The demand for nurses continues to grow in Volusia and Flagler counties,” said Dr. Colin Chesley, Associate Vice President for the College of Health and Public Services. “Offering classes at our New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater Campus allows for easy accessibility for students interested in pursuing a rewarding career in public service.” 

The Associate of Science in Nursing program will launch first-year classes at the New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater Campus this Fall, with the full two-year program available at the Campus by Spring 2026. Students pursuing careers in nursing can now complete their training at any of Daytona State’s five campuses: Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Flagler/Palm Coast and New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater.

Graduates are in high demand and can pursue careers as Cardiac Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Critical Care Nurses, Emergency Room Nurses, Family Nurse Practitioners and Geriatric Nurses.

The application window for the Nursing program is open through May 31 and DSC’s Fall Semester begins August 25. To learn more or apply, visit https://www.daytonastate.edu/academic-departments/college-of-health-and-public-services/school-of-nursing/.

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Offering more than 100 certificates, 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.