Classes start on June 30
Credits
37
Duration
12 months
Following the curricular sequence
The Practical Nursing Program prepares students with the skills and knowledge required to provide practical nursing care to patients, families and communities. During their participation in this program, students will develop practical and clinical competencies that will allow them to perform practical nursing interventions under aseptic techniques, safety, nutrition, emergency management and other patient-centered care. The program provides comprehensive education in Medical/Surgical Nursing and addresses the nursing care needs of pediatric, obstetrical, and geriatric patients, including a 4-hour segment on HIV/AIDS. It focuses on nursing care skills and their application in diverse settings, such as acute and long-term care. Topics covered include the vocational roles and responsibilities of Practical Nurses, Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Infection Control, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Growth and Development, Personal and Family Care in various environments, Mental Health Concepts, Nutrition, Pharmacology and Medication Administration, Ethical and Legal Considerations, and Interpersonal Relationships. The program equips students to sit for the NCLEX-PN Licensing Exam.
Some related courses:
- Introduction to Nursing
- Anatomy & Physiology and Laboratory
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Nursing Foundations I
- Nursing Foundations II
- Medical Surgical I
- Maternal and Newborn
- Pediatric Nursing
- Medical Surgical II
- Clinical Practice in Nursing
Possible Employment Opportunities*
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Admission requirements
- Complete and submit an enrollment application for admission.
- Be at least 18 years old and provide a valid government-issued photo ID. (Parent or legal guardian consent is needed if applicant is under 18).
- Present final high School transcript, high school diploma, evidence of having passed the high school equivalency test or their recognized equivalence.
- If the high school diploma is from an accelerated school, the student should present the final high school transcript and complete the current Accelerated High School Information Form and comply with the established criteria in it.
- If the high school transcript is from a foreign school, the student should present the certification of its equivalency from the Department of Education.
- Provide evidence of Florida Department of Law Enforcement Level 2 Background Check.
- Provide proof of good physical and mental health as evidenced through documentation issued by a licensed healthcare provider.
- Provide proof of compliance with immunization prerequisites, including proof of tuberculosis absence and vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.
- Provide a negative urine drug screening result.
- Successfully pass an in-person or live-virtual interview with the Director of Nursing.
- Take the TEAS Test and score a minimum of 50%.
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain, and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire. Program availability varies by campus.
