What is Practical Nursing?

This 1 year (3 semester) program prepares individuals as Practical Nurses who are important members of the heath care team. They care for the ill, injured or infirm, promote wellness, maintain health and prevent illness under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or licensed dentist. Practical nurses work in hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, offices, clinics, home health and other health care settings.Upon successful completion of this program graduates earn a Vocational Credit Certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become Licensed Practical Nurses. The program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.

What is the Program Like?

Classes begin each August. Students experience a combination of theory, laboratory and clinical course work. They provide care for patients under the supervision of an experienced faculty member.

Practical Nursing ia a vocational program consisting pf 1.350 hours of study over a 12-month period. Students will attend classes Mondays through Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Licensing Examination

Upon completion of any of the options in the School of Nursing, graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Final determination of the applicant’s ability to sit for the licensing examination and to become licensed to practice in Florida is made by the Board of Nursing. The College cannot assure licensure.

Department of Health Board of Nursing