Practical Nursing-Career Certificate
This is a limited access program. Refer to the General Admission Requirements for Limited Access/Selected Admissions Health Programs section of this Catalog and Student Handbook for admission requirements.
The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals to provide nursing care to clients in hospitals and other comparable health agencies as practical nurses, and is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed course work, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses in accordance with regulations set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.108. Graduates also are eligible to apply for admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing program at the ADN-LPN entry point.
Program Requirements
A grade of "B" or higher in each course must be earned for successful completion of the program.
| PRN 0098 | Fundamentals of Practical Nursing I | 3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours) |
| PRN 0098L | Fundamentals of Practical Nursing I Clinical | 7 tech. cr. (210 clock hours) |
| PRN 0099 | Fundamentals of Practical Nursing II | 4 tech. cr. (120 clock hours) |
| PRN 0099L | Fundamentals of Practical Nursing II Clinical | 6 tech. cr. (180 clock hours) |
| PRN 0290 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I for the Practical Nurse | 4 tech. cr. (120clock hours) |
| PRN 0290L | Medical-Surgical Nursing I for the Practical Nurse Clinical | 6 tech. cr. (180 clock hours) |
| PRN 0291 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II for the Practical Nurse | 4 tech. cr. (120 clock hours) |
| PRN 0291L | Medical-Surgical Nursing II for the Practical Nurse Clinical | 6 tech. cr. (180 clock hours) |
| PRN 0690 | Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills for the Practical Nurse | 2.5 tech. cr. (75 clock hours) |
| PRN 0690L | Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills for the Practical Nurse Clinical | 2.5 tech. cr. (75 clock hours) |
NCH 0050
| Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR | 4 hr |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45.0 |
1350 total clock hours
Note(s): Computer literacy is required for students enrolled in this program. Students lacking computer skills must take a computer course. Computer-assisted instructional materials may be used in this program.
Special Program Requirements
Courses may be repeated only with the recommendation of nursing faculty, Associate Dean of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Health Programs and approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, and if space is available.
To receive a certificate, students must meet the basic skills requirement for the program with a minimum 11th grade level score in English language arts (reading or language) and mathematics. Refer to the Basic Skills Requirements for Career Certificate Programs section under Academic Policies for a full list of exceptions and additional details.
CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.
Total Credit Hours: 45-1350