Degree and Certificate Programs

Health Care

Practical Nursing (5657)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM

This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in beginning positions providing direct care to clients in hospitals, nursing homes, private homes and other health care facilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination to qualify for licensure to practice as Licensed Practical Nurses.

Application

Practical nursing is a selective access program. The program admits students in the fall and spring terms. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or equivalency degree. An application for admission to the program must include the following:

1. a completed application to the practical nursing program,
2. a high school completion transcript or copy of GED® test scores,
3. required TABE scores are: Math 11; Language 11; and Reading 11,
4. a current Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate (eight hour course).

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Admission to this program is limited and is based on academic performance and other criteria. For information call 904.766.6581.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
HCP 0001 Health Career Core	90	3.00
HCP 0103 Nursing Related Core	149	5.00
PRN 0930 Practical Nursing I	211	7.00
PRN 0931 Practical Nursing II	450	15.00
PRN 0932 Practical Nursing III	450	15.00
Total Contact Hours	1,350	45.00

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.

Record of Conviction of a Crime

The Florida State Board of Nursing, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act, will determine a nursing program graduate’s eligibility for licensure when there is an arrest/conviction record. Convicted felons who have not had their civil rights restored are not eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination. Students should contact the nursing department for information regarding Florida State Board of Nursing regulations.

Note: A criminal history record check may be performed prior to clinical rotations.
It is recommended that students have a conference with a counselor or the nursing advisor prior to applying to the nursing program.