Practical Nursing

Mission

The mission of the Practical Nursing program is to prepare and support students for employment and advanced training in healthcare.

Description

The content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)

The Practical Nursing program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.

Academic Skill Level Required to Complete the Program

Grade 11 math, language and reading.

Program Overview

Industry Certification/Licensure

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program, students take the following exam:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Articulation

Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:

Valencia College:

• Nursing, Accelerated Track AS degree – 12 credits

Program Cost

• $5,508.02

Campuses

• Orlando Campus

Start Date

* Based on program availability

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